Soldier dies during underwater training at Fort Campbell

FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A soldier died Tuesday during a diver training exercise.

The soldier went under water late Tuesday afternoon while conducting training at Joe Swing Park Reservoir and did not resurface, according to a news release from Fort Campbell.

A search began immediately with support from Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services. The soldier was recovered Wednesday morning, the release said.

The incident is under investigation. No further information will be released by Fort Campbell until the next-of-kin notification process is complete.

All activities at Joe Swing Park Reservoir have been cancelled and the area is off-limits until further notice.