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French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud

The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.

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A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.

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Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat

A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.

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French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud

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French tourist dies in California’s Death Valley after being stranded in heat

Man, 68, was left searching for help in 116F weather after his car became stuck in mud along remote park road A French tourist recently died in Death Valley national park after a car mishap left him stranded in 116F (47C) weather. The visitor, identified as 68-year-old Pierre Michel Formosa, was traveling with another French man along the park’s remote West Side Road when their vehicle became stuck in mud near Queen…

French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree HeatNYTimes – US
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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat

The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.

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