U.S. Soldier Drowns in S. Korea Exercise
<i> United Press International</i>
SEOUL —
An American soldier fell into a river and drowned during a military exercise north of Seoul, the Army announced Saturday.
U.S. military authorities identified the victim as Spec. Frank Blea, 31, of Denver. Blea was taking part in a river-crossing assault exercise, the announcement said.
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