Traveler Succumbs to Extreme Death Valley Heat After Car Stalls
TL;DR
A 68-year-old French visitor died in Death Valley after his vehicle broke down on a remote road; he and a companion attempted a 1.3-mile hike through triple-digit heat (up to 116°F) to find help, but he could not continue. His companion reached Badwater Road and notified authorities, who recovered the body; the cause of death is under investigation. The incident underscores the park’s dangerous heat conditions.
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