French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
Summary
A 68-year-old French tourist died in California's Death Valley after his car got stuck in mud during extreme heat. He tried to walk for help but was overcome by the hot weather and found dead later that day.Key Facts
- The tourist’s name was Pierre Michel Formosa.
- He was found near the salt flats of Death Valley after his car was stuck on West Side Road.
- Temperatures reached 46.6°C (116°F) during the incident.
- His travel companion walked 1.3 miles to get help and contacted a nearby driver.
- Death Valley National Park staff and police found Formosa in the afternoon and pronounced him dead.
- An extreme heat warning is currently in effect in Death Valley.
- Death Valley recorded a world high temperature of 57°C (134°F) in 1913.
- Heatwaves have caused other heat-related deaths in the U.S. during the summer, including four hikers in the Grand Canyon.
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