French footballer Kies dies from drowning
Summary
Kenzo Kies, a 21-year-old French football player, died after drowning in the Rhone river near Lyon. He was with friends trying to cool off from a heatwave when he was pulled from the water in critical condition and later died in the hospital.Key Facts
- Kenzo Kies played for the French football club Guingamp, mainly in the reserve team.
- Kies was previously part of the youth teams at Lyon and Saint-Etienne.
- The drowning occurred during hot weather, with temperatures reaching 40°C in parts of France.
- Kies entered the river with three friends to escape the heat; the others were rescued safely.
- Since the heatwave began, about 40 people have drowned in France, according to the Prime Minister.
- Guingamp and Saint-Etienne both expressed sadness and offered support to Kies’ family.
- Saint-Etienne plans to hold a tribute for Kies at their stadium before the next football season starts.
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