Fort Hood Soldier Found Dead Believed To Have Drowned

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A Fort Hood soldier found dead in a lake near the base is believed to have drowned.

The Bell County Sheriff's Department says a preliminary autopsy shows the cause of Private Mejhor Morta's death was consistent with a drowning.

His body was found by fishermen in Stillhouse Hollow Lake on Friday.

The Army says the 26-year-old Private from Pensacola, Florida had a number of awards and decorations. He entered the Army in 2019.

It was at least the third time in a month that a Fort Hood soldier's body has been discovered.

The remains of 20-year-old Specialist Vanessa Guillen were found earlier this month after she went missing from the base.

Fould play is also suspected in the Fort Hood death of 24-year-old Gregory Morales.