French Tourist Dies After Stranded on Remote Death Valley Road
TL;DR
A 68-year-old French tourist died after his car became stuck on Death Valley’s West Side Road; he and a companion walked about 1.3 miles toward Badwater Road in 116°F heat, but he could not continue. Rescue teams found him about 1.5 miles from Badwater Road and he was pronounced dead; the coroner will determine the cause. The incident highlights Death Valley’s extreme heat and the park’s safety guidance to carry water and stay put if stranded.
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- Stranded French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat The New York Times
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- Death Valley tourist dies while trying to walk for help The Press Democrat
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