Cobra Kai Star Survives Flood | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Martin Kove, aka John Kreese from Cobra Kai, got caught in a major flash flood in Franklin—water rose like the Mississippi around his home while he was with his friend and new pup Winston. He dialed 911 but insisted rescuers prioritize others too. First responders, many fans of the show, pulled him and his crew out by boat, joking about “no mercy” — which Kove found funny, especially since he felt real mercy from the crews who risked everything. He’s also sounding the alarm on development: concrete replacing forests is worsening floods. As Franklin grows, projects like the Old Peytonsville…