
Tragic Loss of Young Talent Kenzo Kies Amid France’s Deadly Heatwave
French soccer prospect Kenzo Kies died after drowning in the Rhône near Lyon during a record‑breaking heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives across the country.
Jun 25, 2026
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French soccer prospect Kenzo Kies died after drowning in the Rhône near Lyon during a record‑breaking heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives across the country.

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