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Tourist Dies in 116-Degree Death Valley Ordeal

AaronP/Bauer-Griffin / GC Images A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park after his vehicle became stuck and he attempted to walk for help through 116-degree heat. Pierre Michel Formosa and a companion were traveling on West Side Road Monday when their vehicle became trapped in mud near Queen of Sheba Mine Road, according to the National Park Service. The men abandoned the vehicle and walked toward Badwater Road. After about 1.3 miles, Formosa could go no farther while…
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