Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat
Summary
A 68-year-old tourist from France died in Death Valley National Park after his car got stuck in mud during extremely hot weather. He tried to walk for help across the hot salt flats but was found dead by park rangers later that day.Key Facts
- The tourist’s name was Pierre Michel Formosa.
- The incident happened on August 17 in a remote part of Death Valley, California.
- Temperatures reached 116 degrees Fahrenheit that afternoon.
- Formosa and a companion left their car to walk for help, covering about 1.3 miles.
- Formosa was unable to keep going and died before help arrived.
- Park rangers, a county deputy, and a helicopter searched for him after being alerted.
- Death Valley is known as the hottest place on Earth, with a record temperature of 134 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The park superintendent reminded visitors that the extreme heat and remoteness make Death Valley dangerous.
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