Medet Zheenaliev, a 30-year-old combined martial artist born in Kyrgyzstan and preventing out of Moscow, Russia, has died whereas attempting to rescue swimmers in his native nation.
The tragedy occurred earlier this week on Might 12 at Lake Issyk-Kul within the in style vacationer village of Baktuu-Dolonotu, Kyrgyzstan.
Zheenaliev was spending time with mates when he observed a number of underage ladies struggling within the water.
Kyrgyz MMA fighter Medet Zheenaliev drowned in a lake whereas saving kids.
The women began drowning due to the massive waves. Medet and his comrade rushed in to tug them out. The kids survived, as did Medet’s comrade, however he couldn’t save himself.
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In accordance with the press service of the Issyk-Kul Regional Inside Affairs Division, 4 ladies had been swimming within the lake when one in all them started to drown attributable to robust waves. Zheenaliev, together with a good friend, instantly jumped into the water to assist. The women had been introduced safely to shore, however he disappeared underwater.
Divers from the Ministry of Emergency Conditions recovered his physique the next day, Might 13. Officers confirmed the reason for demise as drowning throughout a rescue try.
Zheenaliev held a professional MMA document of 2-2.
