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Death Valley National Park officials have warned visitors not to "underestimate the dangers of extreme heat" in the wake of several heat-related deaths in the park.

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Death Valley National Park had its hottest meteorological summer (June-August) on record, with an average 24-hour temperature of 104.5°F (40.3°C).

A 57-year-old man died from heat exposure after having walked in Death Valley National Park, authorities confirmed Monday, making it the second heat-related death in the area this summer.

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NPS said this is the second heat-related death in Death Valley this summer, and they are telling this story to offer condolences and remind people to not underestimate the dangers of extreme heat.

A truck carrying 44,000 pounds of chickpeas through California's Death Valley National Park – the driest place in North America – burst into flames last month.

As summer approaches, Death Valley National Park officials urge motorcycle riders to think twice before traveling during summer months.