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Death Valley’s Deadly Heat Claimed Another Life | Washington DC News
A French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley after his car got stuck and he succumbed to the extreme heat—reaching 116°F—while attempting to walk for help. His companion was rescued by a passing driver and alerted rangers, who launched a search that found him deceased. The coroner is still determining the exact cause, but officials warn of Death Valley’s deadly conditions—even for seasoned visitors. This tragedy joins others this summer, including heat-related deaths at the Grand Canyon and a fatal fall in Sequoia National Park, underscoring the hidden dangers of America’s…
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