A man died at Death Valley National Park on Tuesday as temperatures hit 121°F (almost 50°C). Other park visitors found the 71-year-old unresponsive at Golden Canyon trailhead, and called 911. According to a statement from the National Park Service (NPS) his cause of death is still under investigation, but it's suspected that the extreme heat was likely a factor.
The man was discovered at 3:40pm, dressed for hiking. Exploring at low elevations after 10am isn't recommended, and officials estimate that the temperature in Golden Canyon was likely even higher due to the sun's heat reflecting off the walls.
