Fort Campbell soldier dies during diver training exercise
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — The Army says officials are investigating the death of a Fort Campbell soldier during a diver training exercise. Fort Campbell said in a statement that the soldier died Tuesday during the exercise at the Joe Swing Park Reservoir on the sprawling Army post along the Kentucky-Tennessee line. The soldier went into the water while training and didn’t resurface. Officials say a search began immediately with crews from multiple agencies including Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. A body was recovered on Wednesday. Officials say no further information will be released until the soldier’s next-of-kin is notified.