French tourist dies in California’s Death Valley after being stranded in heat
Summary
A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park after his car got stuck and he was stranded in extreme heat reaching 116°F (47°C). Despite efforts by his companion and rescue teams, he was found dead about 1.5 miles from a road after walking in harsh conditions.Key Facts
- The tourist, named Pierre Michel Formosa, was traveling with another French man when their car got stuck in mud on a remote road in Death Valley.
- They walked about 1.3 miles (2 km) across salt flats looking for help in temperatures over 116°F (47°C).
- Formosa became unable to continue, and his companion found help and alerted park authorities.
- Rescue teams and a helicopter located Formosa, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Death Valley is one of the hottest places on Earth, with past temperatures reaching 134°F (56.7°C).
- The park covers 3.4 million acres and has limited cell phone service and remote areas.
- Visitors are advised to carry water, emergency supplies, and use suitable vehicles due to dangerous heat and rough terrain.
- Several heat-related deaths have been reported this summer in US national parks during increasing heatwaves.
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