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French tourist dies in Death Valley heat after vehicle stuck

A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley after his vehicle became stuck in mud, the National Park Service said. The NPS reported temperatures reached 116 degrees on the day of his death.
WHO: National Park Service; Pierre Michel Formosa
WHAT: A French tourist died in Death Valley heat after his vehicle got stuck in mud.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Death Valley National Park, USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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