Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave

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Amid the searing heat of Death Valley, tourists from Europe marvel and sweat.

Amid the searing heat of Death Valley, tourists from Europe marvel and sweat.

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The scorching hot thermometer, a testament to the brutal desert heat.

The scorching hot thermometer, a testament to the brutal desert heat.

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Seeking any bit of relief, tourists struggle against the unrelenting sun.

Seeking any bit of relief, tourists struggle against the unrelenting sun.

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Park rangers rush to assist as motorcyclists succumb to the oppressive heat.

Park rangers rush to assist as motorcyclists succumb to the oppressive heat.

Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. are still being drawn to Death Valley National Park, even though the desolate region known as one of the Earth’s hottest places is being punished by a dangerous heat wave.