A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia , who had been missing since earlier this week , has been found dead.

The Department of National Defence has identified the soldier as Warrant Officer George Hohl, a vehicle technician with the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based in Edmonton, Alta.

Hohl, who had served in the Canadian Armed Forces for almost 20 years, was deployed on Operation Reassurance as part of Canada’s contribution to the NATO Multinational Brigade-Latvia, meant to deter Russian aggression in Europe.

He was reported missing on Tuesday and DND said in a news release that he was found dead on Friday.

DND has not released any information about the circumstances surrounding Hohl’s death, but said there is no indication this incident poses an increased threat to

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