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Tourist dies after car gets stuck in mud in Death Valley
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points The National Park Service confirmed the events, which occurred on August 17. Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, and his companion were driving when their vehicle got stuck in mud.
A French tourist has died after becoming stranded in extreme heat. Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, and his companion were driving when their vehicle got stuck in mud. The pair started walking to find help, but Formosa stopped after about 1.3 miles due to the heat. His companion continued on and eventually met a motorist, then reported the incident.
A search and rescue operation was launched shortly after the incident was reported. The National Park Service confirmed the events, which occurred on August 17. Temperatures that day reached 116 degrees Fahrenheit.
Further details about the incident are available from the National Park Service. The identity of Formosa's companion has not been released.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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