French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
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"This is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly conditions here can turn dangerous."
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"Death Valley is an extraordinary place, but its heat, distances, and remoteness can be dangerous, regardless of experience."
— Mike Reynolds , Other
"We're grateful to everyone who took part in the search, and our thoughts are with his loved ones."
— Mike Reynolds , Other
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The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
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