Naval Soldier Bengi‑George Tărtăcuță Found Dead in Babadag Forest
A 26‑year‑old member of the Romanian Naval Forces, identified as Bengi‑George Tărtăcuță, was reported missing on 21 July 2026 after voluntarily leaving his rented home in Babadag, Tulcea County. Police launched intensive searches, focusing on the dense forest near the town. On the morning of 24 July 2026 his body was discovered in a hard‑to‑access wooded area. The corpse was taken to the Tulcea forensic service for necropsy. The Naval Forces released a statement expressing deep condolences to his family and colleagues. Prosecutors opened a criminal investigation for negligent homicide, and the case remains under judicial review to determine the circumstances of his death.
Entities: Babadag · Bengi‑George Tărtăcuță · Romanian Naval Forces · Tulcea County
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- [● 5 SOURCES] His body was found on 24 July 2026 in a forest near Babadag. (source)
- [● 5 SOURCES] A criminal investigation for negligent homicide was opened. (source)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Bengi‑George Tărtăcuță, a 26‑year‑old Romanian Naval Forces soldier, went missing on 21 July 2026 after leaving his home in Babadag. (source)