French Tourist Dies in Death Valley Heat | Phoenix News

A French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, died in Death Valley National Park after getting stuck in the mud with his travel buddy on August 17th. Despite temperatures soaring to 116°F, they walked across the salt flats seeking help — but Formosa couldn’t continue. His companion reached Badwater Road and flagged down a motorist who called rangers. Search teams found Formosa deceased at the scene; the coroner will determine cause of death. Park officials warn of rapidly dangerous conditions, even for seasoned visitors — echoing other summer tragedies in national parks, including heat-related deaths and a fatal fall in Sequoia. Nature’s power is undeniable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ca667bdb0966fac