FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A search and recovery operation is ongoing for a 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) soldier who was swept away by strong currents Friday evening.
According to officials, the incident occurred at the low water crossing over Little West Fork Creek on Fort Campbell.
The soldier, who has not yet been identified by authorities, was at the water crossing with two other soldiers from his unit before being swept away.
Multiple civilian and military agencies are currently working to locate the soldier and the incident is currently under investigation.
No further information is available.