ROTC cadet from Rutgers dies during training at Army base

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ROTC cadet from Rutgers dies during training at Army base
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The cause of the 22-year-old's death is under investigation.

A Rutgers University ROTC cadet died Thursday while attending a summer training program at the Fort Knox Army base in Kentucky, authorities said.Edara received medical attention at the scene and was taken by helicopter to the University of Louisville, where he was pronounced dead.

profile, Edara was enrolled at Rutgers in New Brunswick, where he was majoring in biology and set to graduate next year.Edara joined the ROTC at Rutgers in September 2021. He was attending the summer training program as a part of the 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp. “Cadet Edara was one of the most dedicated and promising young leaders I’ve had the privilege to know,” Lt. Col. Timothy Sorensen, professor of military science at Rutgers, said in a statement. “His calm, collected demeanor and unwavering commitment to excellence left a lasting impact on everyone around him.Child dies of rare illness after swimming in S.C. lakeIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our

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