MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — An airman from the 366th Fighter Wing died Saturday after a swimming accident at Anderson Ranch Reservoir near Pine in Elmore County.
Airman 1st Class Victor Ngoja, 27, of Keyser, West Virginia was swimming in the "local area" when he failed to resurface around 2 p.m., according to Mountain Home Air Force Base officials.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene by 2:30 p.m. and were able to locate Ngojia, who was pronounced dead on the scene.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our fellow Gunfighter” said Col. Roderick James, commander of the 366th Fighter Wing. “His military career was just beginning, and all the personnel in his section spoke highly of him in all capacities; he was a valued member of the Gunfighter team, and he will be greatly missed. We give our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all fellow Gunfighters during this difficult time.”
The incident is under investigation. Officials say no further details will be released at this time.
