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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley After Car Breakdown

A French tourist has died in Death Valley National Park after his car broke down, leaving him stranded in the scorching heat. The incident highlights the dangers of the extreme conditions in the park.

24 Aug, 18:55 — 24 Aug, 18:55
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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

French tourist dies in Death Valley national park after stranded in heat

Man, 68, was left searching for help in 116F weather after his car became stuck in mud along remote park road A French tourist recently died in Death Valley national park after a car mishap left him stranded in 116F (47C) weather. The visitor, identified as 68-year-old Pierre Michel Formosa, was traveling with another French man along the park’s remote West Side Road when their vehicle became stuck in mud near Queen of Sheba Mine Road. Continue reading...

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First report: Barron's · 24 Aug, 17:46Full coverage: 4 · 6hWindow: 6h
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Barron's24 Aug, 17:46First to report

French Tourist Dies After Getting Stuck In Scorching Death Valley - Barron's

helsingin-sanomat24 Aug, 18:28

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The Guardian24 Aug, 18:55

French tourist dies in Death Valley national park after stranded in heat

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der-spiegel24 Aug, 23:47Latest update

USA: Französischer Tourist stirbt nach Autopanne im Death Valley

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