The sports community is mourning the passing of a professional rugby player.
Kelly Meafua32 years old, fell into the river Tarn in the south of France in the early hours of May 7 and did not survive, according to a declare from his team, French rugby club US Montauban.
Every CNNMeafua’s tragic passing comes just hours after his team’s 48-40 win over Narbonne.
One of his teammates tried to rescue him but was unsuccessful, according to a club statement. The teammate was taken to hospital to be treated for his hypothermia and was released Saturday morning in what the team describes as good.
“The entire USM Sapiac club is in shock at this tragedy, and there is a thought for his wife, his children, his teammates and in general all lovers of the club,” the statement read. team, translated from French. “Kelly is a player who is greatly appreciated by everyone, his joy is inspiring and radiant.”
All training has been suspended for the time being.
A spokesman for US Montauban told the agency it was investigating the death.
