The body of a missing Fort Hood soldier has been found. Officials are awaiting forensic confirmation, but the Army confirmed that it was Sgt. Elder Fernandes.

Police said on Wednesday that identification found on the body says that it is the missing Fort Hood soldier.

"At this initial stage of the investigation, there is no indication of foul play," police in Temple, Texas, was quoted in a statement.

On Tuesday at 5:36 p.m., a call was received in reference to a medical call along the railroad tracks west of South 49th street.

A police statement said that a caller advised that a male was observed near the railroad tracks. Upon the police's arrival, it was identified that the subject had been deceased for some time.

Fernandes was reported missing on Aug. 27 from the Army base. According to the Army, he had been relocated into a different unit as he was the victim in an "abusive sexual contact" investigation.

Lt. Col. Chris Brautigam, a 1st Cavalry Division public affairs officer, said the transfer was meant to ensure he received the proper care and ensure that there will be no chance for reprisals.

Attorney Natalie Khawam, who represents the soldier's family, said finding Fernandes' dead body was "our worst nightmare."

Khawam said through a tweet that they are sickened by this tragedy that has happened too many times.

Col. Patrick Disney, commander of the 1st Cav. Div. Sust. Bde. Said the Wagonmaster Family is heartbroken with the news of Fernandes' passing.

"Since his absence was reported, we have made a significant, concerted effort to search for him throughout Central Texas. We are grateful for the outpouring of support and assistance we received as we worked to find him. We send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends," Disney was quoted.

Disappearances at Fort Hood

There have been a series of disappearances and deaths at Fort Hood, Texas.

A U.S. Army psychiatrist killed 13 people, an unborn child, and injured many in a shooting rampage back in 2009.

Five years later, the U.S. Army base was again the news topic when a veteran killed three people and injured 16 others before committing suicide.

One of the most notorious cases is the killing of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who remains were found in July, months after her disappearance in April.

The incident pushed the Army to assemble a civilian review of the command climate and culture t Fort Hood.

Aside from Guillen, at least seven soldiers at Fort Hood have died or been found dead since March.

This includes one who took his life after becoming a suspect in Guillen's killing and disappearance.

Fort Hood officials said that there had been a total of 23 deaths this year among the base's 36,500 soldiers.

Officials said that the deaths include seven off-duty accidents, seven suicides; a combat-related death; four homicides; and natural causes among others.

"Our hearts go out to the families, soldiers, and friends affected by these tragic losses," Fort Hood officials were quoted.

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said Fort Hood has the highest murder, assault, and harassment rates in the Army.

McCarthy said they are getting outside help to look at the root cause of these.

"We are going to put every resource and all of the energy we can in this entire institution behind fixing these problems," McCarthy said.

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