French traveler perishes in Death Valley after car stalls in mud amid blistering heat
TL;DR
A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley after his car became stuck in mud and he walked 1.3 miles across salt flats to seek help in scorching 116F (46.6C) heat. His traveling companion flagged down a driver, and rangers found him later that afternoon. Officials warn that extreme heat and remoteness can be deadly, even for seasoned visitors.
- French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud BBC
- Stranded French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat The New York Times
- French tourist dies in California’s Death Valley after being stranded in heat The Guardian
- French visitor dies in Death Valley after vehicle breaks down amid blistering heat Los Angeles Times
- Tourist Dies in 116-Degree Death Valley Ordeal The Daily Beast
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