French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
A French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, lost his life in Death Valley after his car became stuck in mud during extreme heat. The 68-year-old was driving with his companion on West Side Road when the incident occurred on Monday. The duo attempted to seek assistance by walking across the salt flats, but the heat proved too intense for Formosa after covering 1.3 miles.
When rangers and police finally found him later that afternoon, he was pronounced dead. Death Valley National Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds expressed his condolences, emphasizing the dangerous nature of the park's conditions regardless of the visitor's experience. The park reminded everyone of the extreme heat warnings and the need for caution during the ongoing heatwaves.
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