Editing Mark Hugerinus Paap (section)

== Final operation ==
Mark Hugerinus Paap's final operation began on 23 November 2024 in southern Tanoa. After moving north through jungle terrain around [[Mont Tanoa]], he separated from accompanying resistance members at [[Petit Nicolet]] and departed alone by boat.<ref name="final-operation">''[[Death of Eef Paap]]'', Vrienden Universe. Used for Mark's final operation, route toward Eef Paap, and the killing of Eef Paap.</ref>

After diverting via [[Vatu]], Mark reached [[Ipota]], where he infiltrated the villa of [[Eef Paap]]. During a firefight inside the villa, Mark sustained gunshot wounds to the stomach and shoulder. He shot and killed Eef Paap before withdrawing.<ref name="final-operation" /><ref name="eef-paap" />

Mark later collapsed on the beach of Ipota and died from his injuries on the evening of 24 November 2024.<ref name="ipota">''[[Ipota]]'', Vrienden Universe. Used for Mark's death location and the later commemorative context of the village and beach area.</ref>