French traveler perishes in Death Valley after car stalls in mud amid blistering heat

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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.

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