Search for Two Missing US Soldiers in Morocco

May 5, 2026, 16:58
AfricaInternational

Introduction

Two US soldiers are missing in the ocean near Morocco. They fell into the water and are not safe.

Main Body

The soldiers were on a break. One soldier fell from a cliff into the sea. He could not swim. A second soldier jumped into the water to help him. A big wave took both men away. Now, many people are looking for them. They use drones, boats, and divers. A special plane is also searching the water. Divers from Morocco are looking inside caves. These soldiers were part of a big exercise called African Lion. More than 30 countries work together in this exercise. They want to make their armies strong and be friends.

Conclusion

The search continues. The US military is investigating the accident.

Learning

🌊 Action Words: Now vs. Then

In this story, we see two ways to talk about time. One is for things that already happened and one is for things happening now.

1. The Past (It is finished) We add -ed to the end of the word to show it happened yesterday or a while ago.

  • fell β†’\rightarrow (Irregular: the past of fall)
  • jumped β†’\rightarrow He did this already.
  • worked β†’\rightarrow (In the text: work is present, but worked would be past).

2. The Present (It is happening now) We use these words for things that are true right now.

  • are missing β†’\rightarrow They are gone right now.
  • use drones β†’\rightarrow They are doing this today.
  • continue β†’\rightarrow The search is still going.

Quick Tip for A2: If you see -ed, think Yesterday\text{Yesterday}. If you see are/is, think Now\text{Now}.

Vocabulary Learning

search
To look for something or someone
Example:The police are searching for the missing soldiers.
missing
Not present or lost
Example:The missing soldiers were last seen in the ocean.
soldiers
Military men or women who serve in the armed forces
Example:The soldiers were on a break when the accident happened.
ocean
A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth
Example:The soldiers fell into the ocean near Morocco.
water
A clear liquid that covers the Earth’s surface
Example:The divers are looking for the soldiers in the water.
cliff
A steep rock face that rises sharply from the ground
Example:One soldier fell from a cliff into the sea.
sea
A large body of salt water that is smaller than an ocean
Example:The wave took both men away into the sea.
swim
To move through water using your arms and legs
Example:He could not swim after falling into the water.
wave
A moving ridge on the surface of water
Example:A big wave pushed the men away from the shore.
people
Human beings in general
Example:Many people are looking for the missing soldiers.
drones
Unmanned aircraft that can fly on their own
Example:They use drones to scan the area for the soldiers.
boats
Vessels that move on water
Example:Boats are searching the water for any sign of the soldiers.
divers
People who swim underwater to explore or work
Example:Divers from Morocco are looking inside caves.
plane
An aircraft that flies in the air
Example:A special plane is also searching the water.
caves
Large natural underground spaces
Example:Divers are exploring caves near the shoreline.
exercise
A planned activity for training or practice
Example:The soldiers were part of a big exercise called African Lion.
countries
Nations or states
Example:More than 30 countries work together in this exercise.
army
The land-based military forces of a country
Example:They want to make their armies strong.
strong
Having great power or force
Example:The soldiers are training to stay strong.
friends
People who have a close relationship and support each other
Example:They hope to become friends after the exercise.
military
Relating to the armed forces of a country
Example:The US military is investigating the accident.
investigating
Looking into something to find out the facts
Example:The military is investigating how the soldiers went missing.
accident
An unexpected event that causes damage or injury
Example:The accident happened when the soldier fell into the water.