Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in the mud

Temperatures in Death Valley in California have reached up to 57°C (Picture: Getty Images)

A French tourist has died in California’s Death Valley after the vehicle he was driving became stuck in the mud in 47°C temperatures.

Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, was with a companion when their vehicle became stuck in extreme heat on Monday, the National Park Service said.

The pair then set off on foot across the desert towards Badwater Road, which is one of the park’s main r...