Fort Campbell soldier dies in dive training exercise

A Fort Campbell soldier died Tuesday during a diver training exercise on post.

A news release from post public affairs says it happened at the Joe Swing Park Reservoir.

The Soldier went under water late Tuesday afternoon while conducting training and did not resurface.  A search was conducgted with support from Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services.

The soldier’s body was recovered Wednesday morning. The incident is under investigation and the soldier’s name has not been released, pending next of kin notification.