
French Tourist Dies After Car Is Stuck in Death Valley Mud
A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley after the car he and a companion were in became stuck in mud on West Side Road amid extreme heat (about 116–118 F). The companion sought help at Furnace Creek, and a search-and-rescue operation found Formosa later that afternoon; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner will determine the cause of death. Officials warned of dangerous heat with limited cell service and long response times, urging visitors to carry ample water, check conditions in advance, and stay with a disabled vehicle to aid locating and rescue.










