Former MMA fighter dead after saving four girls from strong current at one of world’s deepest lakes: report
Medet Zheenaliev, a former MMA fighter, tragically drowned while attempting to save four girls from a strong current in Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. Despite his efforts, he did not resurface and was later found by divers. Zheenaliev had a brief professional fighting career, with a record of two wins and two losses.
- ▪Medet Zheenaliev was 30 years old when he died while rescuing four girls in Lake Issyk-Kul.
- ▪He and a friend entered the water after one of the girls was pulled under the current.
- ▪Zheenaliev's body was discovered the following day by divers.
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Sports Former MMA fighter dead after saving four girls from strong current at one of world’s deepest lakes: report Medet Zheenaliev, 30, went into Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan to help the girls but never resurfaced By Ryan Morik Fox News Published May 16, 2026 3:11pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 15 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former mixed martial artist died after playing hero, saving four girls from a strong current, according to reports.
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