Remains of second U.S. soldier missing in Morocco recovered
The U.S. Army has recovered the remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, the second American soldier to go missing during military exercises in Morocco.
First reported
By The Guardian US on May 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT
Last update
May 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, Florida, is the second U.S. soldier whose remains were recovered in Morocco after going missing during military exercises.
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Moroccan armed forces located her remains near Cap Draa along the Atlantic coast.
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Reports from multiple sources indicate her death involved a fall, with remains discovered in a coastal cave.
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The soldiers went missing during the African Lion multinational military exercises in Morocco.
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The remains of a first missing U.S. soldier had been recovered prior to Collington's discovery.
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The U.S. Army confirmed the recovery of Collington's remains on or around May 13-14, 2026.
How outlets are covering it
18 hr ago
Remains of 2nd U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
“Leads with the Army's confirmation of the second soldier's recovery and identifies her by name and age.”
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Remains of 2nd U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered
“Focuses on the broader pattern of two soldiers going missing and the recovery effort.”
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Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
“Straightforward recovery confirmation with identification of the soldier by name.”
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Remains of second US soldier missing in Morocco discovered
“Emphasizes the discovery and names Collington in the context of the ongoing search.”
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Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during exercises in Morocco have been recovered
“Wire service report centering the recovery as a confirmed military development.”
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1 day ago
Remains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
“Contextualizes the recovery within the military exercise setting and joint search operation.”
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11 hr ago
US Army Recovers Body of Second Soldier Missing in Morocco
“Business-wire framing emphasizing the Army's institutional role in the recovery.”
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18 hr ago
US Army recovers remains of second soldier reported missing during Moroccan exercise
“Defense-focused angle stressing the exercise context and military chain of reporting.”
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19 hr ago
Remains of 2nd US soldier found after going missing in Morocco, officials say
“Localizes the story to Central Florida and highlights the reported cause - a fall - as the lead detail.”
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20 hr ago
Army identifies second soldier who went missing in Morocco
“Centers on the identification process and naming of Collington as a key development.”
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15 hr ago
Central Florida soldier found dead in Morocco after fall
“Highlights the specific location - a cave - and frames the story through a Florida-local lens.”
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9 hr ago
Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered;19-year woman was from Florida
“Combines the national recovery story with a Florida-specific angle on Collington's home state.”
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Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco recovered
“Hyper-local framing focused on Collington's hometown of Tavares, Florida.”
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17 hr ago
US Military Recovers Remains of 2nd Soldier Who Went Missing in Morocco
“The Epoch Times US summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Remains of second missing U.S. soldier in Morocco recovered
“upi.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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20 hr ago
Body of second missing US soldier recovered in Morocco
“Reuters summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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US Army says body of second soldier recovered in Morocco
“The New Arab summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Body of missing Florida soldier found in Morocco cave
“Florida Today summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tavares soldier's remains found in Morocco
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Remains of second US soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
“WSB-TV summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Army recovers remains of second soldier missing in Morocco
“American Legion summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
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Remains of 2nd U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
May 13, 8:06 PM
Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during exercises in Morocco have been recovered
May 13, 4:00 PM
Remains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
May 13, 6:00 AM
US Army recovers remains of second soldier reported missing during Moroccan exercise
May 13, 8:38 PM
Remains of 2nd US soldier found after going missing in Morocco, officials say
May 13, 7:07 PM
Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered;19-year woman was from Florida
May 14, 5:03 AM
Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco recovered
May 14, 10:00 AM
US Military Recovers Remains of 2nd Soldier Who Went Missing in Morocco
May 13, 9:45 PM
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