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After a four-day search, a Canadian soldier is found dead in Latvia

The Canadian military announced on Saturday that a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who was reported missing earlier this week in Latvia has been found deceased.

The body of Warrant Officer George Hohl was discovered on Friday, after he disappeared on Tuesday, in the Baltic country where Canada has troops stationed as part a multinational brigade.

Hohl worked as a Vehicle Technologist for the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based in Edmonton (Alberta). He was serving with the Aviation Battalion of NATO's Multinational Brigade - Latvia when he disappeared near the Adazi base.

The Canadian Forces Military Police is assisting Latvian authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hohl’s death. Officials have stated that "there are no indications this incident poses a greater threat to the safety and security of our deployed members."

Jennie Carignan, Chief of Defence Staff and General Jennie Carignan, said that the loss was devastating to the entire Canadian Armed Forces. She added that Hohl will be remembered for his dedication.

The warrant officer has served in multiple deployments, including disaster relief operations at home and tours with Operation REASSURANCE (Canada's contribution to NATO’s enhanced forward presence established after Russia's 2014 annexation Crimea).

Operation REASSURANCE is a rotation of approximately 2,200 Canadians in the Baltic State.

According to a statement from the Canadian military, an investigation is underway into Hohl’s death. (Reporting and editing by Nick Zieminski in Washington)

(source: Reuters)