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French soccer player drowns in the Rhone River as France swelters in a heat wave
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The player's identity has been reported as Kenzo Kies, a member of the Guingamp reserve team.
A French soccer player has drowned in the Rhone River during a heat wave in France. The player, 21 years old, was part of a second-division club. Details about the incident are limited, but it is known that the player was pulled from the river and did not survive.
The player's identity has been reported as Kenzo Kies, a member of the Guingamp reserve team. Further information about the incident can be found through ValleyCentral's source, which provides more details about the player and the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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