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68-year-old French tourist dies in Death Valley as temperatures reach 116 degrees
A 68-year-old French tourist died Monday in Death Valley National Park after becoming stranded in an area where temperatures climbed to 116 degrees.
Pierre Michel Formosa and a traveling companion were driving along West Side Road when their vehicle became stuck in mud near the remote Queen of Sheba Mine Road area. The two men, both from France, left the vehicle and began walking in search of help.
They crossed the salt flats toward Badwater Road in extreme heat. After walking about 1.3 miles, Formosa was unable to continue. His companion continued toward the road, where he eventually received assistance from a passing motorist. He then reported the situation at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center around 2 p.m.
Park rangers and an Inyo County sheriff’s deputy launched a search for Formosa, with a California Highway Patrol helicopter later joining the effort.
Formosa was located Monday afternoon about 1.5 miles from Badwater Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Inyo County coroner will determine the official cause and manner of death.
Death Valley National Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds expressed condolences to Formosa’s family and friends, warning that the park’s extreme heat, vast distances, and remote terrain can become dangerous very quickly, even for experienced visitors.
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