French tourist dead in California’s Death Valley after stranded in high heat
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- The National Park Service said that the French visitor died on Aug. 17 after he and his travel companion were driving on West Side Road when their vehicle became stuck in mud.S1
- Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, was found dead earlier this month after his vehicle got stuck in the mud in a remote area of the infamous national park.S2
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French tourist dead in California’s Death Valley after stranded in high heat
The National Park Service said that the French visitor died on Aug. 17 after he and his travel companion were driving on West Side Road when their vehicle became stuck in mud.
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Stranded French tourist dies trying to get help after car became stuck in California's Death Valley - as temperatures soared to 116 degrees
Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, was found dead earlier this month after his vehicle got stuck in the mud in a remote area of the infamous national park.
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Published Aug 24, 2026
What to know
- The National Park Service said that the French visitor died on Aug. 17 after he and his travel companion were driving on West Side Road when their vehicle became stuck in mud.S1
- Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, was found dead earlier this month after his vehicle got stuck in the mud in a remote area of the infamous national park.S2
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