A French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, aged 68, succumbed to the extreme heat conditions in California's Death Valley National Park on Monday. His vehicle got stuck in mud on West Side Road, leaving him stranded with his traveling companion. The pair sought help by walking across the salt flats, but severe heat prevented Formosa from continuing after approximately 1.3 miles. A nearby driver was flagged down by his companion, and later that day, rangers and police found Formosa deceased. Death Valley National Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds expressed his condolences, emphasizing the dangers of the region's heat, distances, and remoteness, even for experienced travelers. The coroner will determine the cause and manner of Formosa's death. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the unforgiving conditions that can be encountered in Death Valley, known as the "hottest place on Earth" due to its record high temperature of 57C (134F) in 1913. As the region faces its "hottest week of summer so far," according to the National Weather Service, it underscores the ongoing risks posed by heatwaves to visitors at US landmarks. Sadly, at least four hikers have lost their lives this summer while trekking through the Grand Canyon in Arizona.