A 28-year-old Specialist assigned to U.S. Army Europe died in a swimming mishap 6 August 2018 at Riedsee Bei Leeheim, Hesse, Germany, at 1650 local. The Soldier swam with a group to a large inflatable approximately 30-40 meters out, and submerged while returning to shore. He was recovered and transported to a local hospital, where he died from water inhalation complications.