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Ligue 2 Footballer Kenzo Kies Declared Brain Dead After Drowning Incident in Rhone River Near Lyon

A heartbreaking incident has shaken the football world, with French player Kenzo Kies reportedly declared brain dead after drowning in the Rhone river near Lyon. The 21-year-old, who played in Ligue 2, was caught in a strong current during the incident and was pulled from the water before being rushed to hospital on Monday. Despite medical efforts after he was taken in for emergency treatment, Kies could not be saved. The tragedy has left the Fr…

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The 21-year-old was a member of Guingamp's reserve team last year.

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While France is experiencing an unprecedented canicule episode, a 21-year-old footballer is in a state of brain death after drowning this Monday in the Rhône, in the commune of Caluire-et-Cuire. He is Kenzo Kies, reveal several local media, including Le Progrès and Actu Lyon.

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The 21-year-old athlete who was working this year with the Guingamp National Reserve 3 was bathed with three other people on Monday in a prohibited area. The public prosecutor's office has not yet communicated about his state of health.

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A 20-year-old man was rescued on Monday 22 June in Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône) after drowning while bathing with friends. The victim, L2 footballer, was hospitalized with a vital prognosis committed. - Rhône: a Ligue 2 player between life and death after drowning near Lyon (Police, justice and other facts).

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A young player of the reserve team of En Avant Guingamp is in a state of absolute emergency after drowning in the Rhône, near Lyon.

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lejdd.fr broke the news on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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