Death Valley Hits Near-Record Highs As Tourists Flock To Experience Extreme Heat

Death Valley National Park reached temperatures of 130 degrees Fahrenheit, nearing the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth.
Despite warnings from officials, tourists intentionally visited Death Valley to experience the extreme heat and take photos.
Climate change is causing hotter summers and more frequent heat waves in Death Valley.
The extreme temperatures are dangerous to human health and are impacting wildlife and vegetation in Death Valley.
Photos show tourists pushing their bodies to the limit to get selfies with thermometers reading over 130 degrees Fahrenheit.