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French tourist dies in Death Valley heat after vehicle gets stuck in mud
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, died in Death Valley, California, after his vehicle got stuck in mud and he attempted to walk for help in 116-degree heat.
- Formosa stopped about 1.3 miles into the trek due to exhaustion, while his companion reached Badwater Road and flagged down a driver, prompting a search that found Formosa's body 1.5 miles from the road.
- Death Valley National Park officials emphasized the dangers of the extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 119 degrees and issued warnings for visitors to stay on paved roads, carry communication devices, and bring ample water.
- The incident highlights the rapid onset of dangerous conditions in Death Valley, with park superintendent Mike Reynolds expressing condolences and cautioning about the area's heat, distances, and remoteness.
