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Tourist dies in Death Valley after getting stranded on remote road in 116 degree-heat
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The man, a 68-year-old from France, had been driving with a companion when their car became stuck. A traveler's attempt to find help ended in tragedy.
A traveler's attempt to find help ended in tragedy. The man, a 68-year-old from France, had been driving with a companion when their car became stuck. They tried to walk to safety, but the extreme heat proved too much.
The two men had been walking across exposed terrain, seeking assistance, when the older man was unable to continue. His companion went on and eventually found help. Further details about the incident are available, including the circumstances of the car becoming stuck and the events that followed.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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