A French tourist was found dead in California's infamous Death Valley after his car got stuck in the scorching temperatures while he and his friend desperately attempted to find help.Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, died on August 17 during a trip to the national park, prompting authorities to warn of the danger around the area as scorching temperatures continue to soar. Formosa and his travel companion found themselves stuck in the mud while traveling on West Side Road near Queen of Sheba Mine Road, according to the National Park Service. The duo were left in a remote area with no other vehicles as temperatures reached 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Authorities said that after venturing just over a mile, Formosa struggled to continue and stayed behind. His travel companion eventually found a passing motorist and reported that Formosa needed help. NPS rangers and a local sheriff's deputy launched a search-and-rescue mission just after 2pm.A California Highway Patrol helicopter later joined the search and located Formosa about a mile and a half from Badwater Road. Pierre Michel Formosa (left) died earlier this month after his vehicle got stuck in Death Valley National Park Death Valley is known for extreme temperatures and reached 116 degrees Fahrenheit on the day of Formosa's death (file photo) Park officials have warned that the terrain is not suited for all vehicles, and the extreme heat can be dangerous for hikers (file photo) He was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner's office will later determine Formosa's cause and manner of death. Death Valley National Park is located in central California and covers a vast, remote terrain where temperatures can reach a brutal 130 degrees. Park officials recommend that any hikers daring to visit should bring at least one gallon of water per person, per day, and extra for vehicle emergencies. The roads throughout the park typically require a high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicle, and officials have warned that conditions can change abruptly, without warning. Visitors are encouraged to stay on paved roads and avoid hiking at lower elevations during extreme heat. If a vehicle does become disabled, officials recommend staying with it for shelter, adding that it is easier for search teams to spot than a person on foot. Cell service is also limited in Death Valley, so hikers should come prepared with a satellite communicator or emergency beacon and tell someone their plans before embarking on the journey. 'This is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly conditions here can turn dangerous. Death Valley is an extraordinary place, but its heat, distances, and remoteness can be dangerous, regardless of experience,' Death Valley National Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds said in a press release. Formosa was traveling across the US with a friend. He shared multiple photos of his trip on social media, which included various state parks State officials said that Formosa's travel companion had attempted to find help while he stayed behind in the remote area (file photo) Formosa documented his expansive journey online with Les Routes Varoises en Liberté. He died at the age of 68 on August 17 Formosa had shared a photo the day he died about his upcoming hike, writing in French: 'Heading East! This time, we're leaving the main routes and heading deep into the heart of America. A stop that will take us to the heart of the legendary Death Valley, all the way to Furnace Creek, a true oasis nestled 190 feet below sea level.'Here, the thermometer doesn't play any tricks: 117°F during the day, almost 47°C! A mineral, vast, and almost surreal landscape, where the heat seems to cling to every kilometer,' he continued. 'It's fair to say that on this part of the trip, the caravan is no longer just a travel companion... it's practically a member of the crew!' A day before his death, Formosa shared a photo of himself and his travel companion at Yosemite National Park. He also shared photos at the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Bragg, Yellowstone National Park and across the Pacific Coast. Formosa updated a travelogue with Les Routes Varoises en Liberté. The group sponsors rides across 14,291 miles across the US for a 70-day period. The Daily Mail has reached out to Les Routes Varoises en Liberté for comment.