Self-Defense Force members die at training ground in southwestern Japan
The GSDF says it lost contact on Sunday with the two members in their 20s, who were taking part in training exercises at the Hijudai training area.
They were reportedly found in cardiac arrest in the early hours of Monday.
The two, who belonged to the Western Army tank unit, had reportedly been working as a pair to conduct reconnaissance on the position of opposing tanks. Neither was carrying weapons.
Atmospheric conditions in Oita became unstable particularly on Sunday afternoon, and a thunderstorm advisory was issued across the prefecture.
Lightning struck around the training ground.
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