'Heat seekers' revel in Death Valley's record temperatures

The ongoing heat wave isn't stopping tourists from flocking to California's Death Valley, the hottest place on earth. KSNV's Brett Forrest reports.
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#KSNV #California #DeathValley

[@Musickt196]

This doesn't look remotely fun to me. I don't understand these people.

[@Mila-lu4mb]

Gringo's 😂

[@bellaapple2166]

​@@Mila-lu4mbYep 😅

[@billythekidder7182]

@@Mila-lu4mba Spanish rapper just recently sewed his own mouth shut to protest something. You have no room to talk.

[@imo8249]

It magically cleared up my asthma !

[@Mila-lu4mb]

@@bellaapple2166 🤣😂🔥🔥🔥🔥😳

[@gonefishing3644]

Sure, these visitors are fine as long as they are only briefly exposed to triple digit temps and then can get back into their highly air-conditioned vehicles or go inside the air-conditioned ranger station. However, if any one of those vehicles breaks down more than a 20-minute walk from rescue, those humans would be in serious trouble if no one came to their rescue. Clearly with all that exposed skin, these visitors do not know how to dress for intense desert heat or intense sunlight and have little appreciation for how quickly a human can become dehydrated and dangerously over-heated in triple digit temperatures. I visit Death Valey in the winter and early spring when temperatures are reasonable. I would never visit during the summer when my life would depend upon my vehicle and its air-conditioning not malfunctioning.

[@oddlilbird]

Couldn’t agree with you more.

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Grew up Arizona yea once your acclimated too it it's normal.. had calluses on feet walking across hot asphalt was nothing..and there it was normal to take salt tablets daily...today's people freak out about that

[@MrOdeezie585]

Yeah I agree with that you have to be a little smarter. It's like going for a hike in the mountains with flip flops. Come one people!

[@liamjay6181]

If it’s 100+ degrees where you are.. Just get in your car and not turn on the ac. Stay there for 10mins and it’ll feel like Death Valley really quick without going to Death Valley in person.. same thing

[@thefox47545]

A car can get hotter than Death Valley. Sometimes they can get up to 143°F!

[@parrsnipps4495]

My Father drove the two of us through Death Valley in the 60's in the middle of the day (Summer, 120F) in a car with no AC. I was about 9 and kept telling him I was too hot, but he was a military vet and said to sit upright, chest out. I tried that for a few moments then started complaining again. He said, "This isn't too hot. When I was stationed in Hong Kong in WW2 it was hot & humid. This is a dry heat. You'll be fine." But I could feel I was getting ready to pass out, then I saw green liquid on the passenger floor. My father said, "Look at the anti-freeze." So I fell forward on to it and used my hands to elevate my head out of the liquid, which felt cool and passed out. My father yelled at me to get up but he never pulled over or anything. Near dusk I came to and got back up in my seat. My father said, "Boy I sure am glad you're ok. Your Mother would have really gotten after me if anything happened to you." On the radio the local news was about a married couple and their daughter whose car broke down that day in Death Valley and all 3 were found dead. So I guess I dodged a bullet that day thanks to the anti-freeze but wow, did I ever have a bad headache and green hair. Nothing like some severe child abuse to remind you you're not in control at that age.

[@Dr_Manhattan_Phd]

What the heck was wrong with your dad?

[@smujer1]

Jesus, and I thought my Dad was bad.

[@fitcwebb]

I can't believe a more upright posture didn't help. 😆

[@LuckyTown77]

His brain was already melted.

[@LordLoss]

A parent’s love can be so poor. Live on friend.

[@freeloader69]

Thanks for putting all the geniuses on display for us dumb folk who choose not to risk our lives for a photo op.

[@ljot1]

While they're getting their heat training in you're sitting on the couch complaining smh bruv

[@freeloader69]

@@ljot1 Sure, “bruv”. It’s not like I have dozens of videos published on my monetized KZbin channel showing me buying and fixing up a sailboat to live in preparation to travel around the world just for the sake of experiencing as much of the planet as possible while I’m alive or anything. But you know me, “bruv”. Just another fat, lazy consumer. That’s me. Good game.

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Having grown up in Arizona we always found humor in watching Californians get excited about going out middle of day to hike . We knew better and took salt tablets..yea they were usually found dead...how we got two fairly new cars at tow yard auction

[@freeloader69]

@@miguelcastaneda7257 I was born in NM 😉

[@imo8249]

Been there, it cleared up my asthma.

[@AllentheBeloved]

they risk life and limb for an instagram photo, smh

[@mac1560]

And these are the people who will forever say they've been somewhere hotter on every relevant occasion.

[@Jrad117]

If your car is broken down, and the AC works, stay in the car . 😂

[@roachtoasties]

I'm wondering about that too. Did the park ranger realize if your car breaks down the air conditioner won't be working. Maybe if you have a flat, but if the motor isn't running the same with the AC, except if it's electric. In that case, the heat will probably play havoc with the batteries.

[@Mila-lu4mb]

Regardless you are dead😊

[@JayAlba8]

You're so one dimensional it's sad..

[@electronicsworkshawp]

@@roachtoasties If the engine breaks down the AC wont be working, but if your wheel brake locks up, you blow a clutch, etc, the AC can still work. There are 747428 situations in which a car is not mobile but has a functioning engine.

[@freeloader69]

@@electronicsworkshawpIs that an actual number or did you make that up? 😂

[@roachtoasties]

I've lived in Southern California nearly all my life, but I have never had an inclination to drive out there during the summer. I guess there's something wrong with me. :/

[@dakmycat3688]

Your not alone

[@esoteric404]

i grew up in so cal (20 years) and i've never been to death valley. i'd love to go there at night tho to watch the stars.

[@unknownuser5585]

It's a strange idea. No one is driving to North Dakota in the winter to experience extreme cold.

[@Mike__B]

Yeah I live up in NorCal, and I've been there but it was in December because well... I don't do well with heat hence why I live up here.

[@Mike__B]

@@unknownuser5585 Is North Dakota the coldest place on Earth? Plus cold tends to be harder to physically get to, if it's that cold it probably means a crap ton of snow too

[@Bittu_knk]

All humans Stop wasting water. Switch off electric instruments when not in use. Stop using single use plastic. Plant more plants.

[@alvilla701]

It is much, much more difficult to survive 2 hours at 110°, than 2 minutes at 124° for a photo

[@kossttamojaan]

am I the only one who noticed the common theme among these people?

[@shotbyreginald7563]

Wearing black in that heat ?

[@coyotetu]

Yeah, she shouldn't be wearing those bottoms 😜

[@jazziez6467]

many decades ago I traveled from Portland Oregon to Death valley in July and a circuit on my car melted that caused the car to overheat. What a nightmare that was.

[@valkyrie1066]

Oh, my, how we are de-evolving. Is regular life not challenging enough?

[@Chantalan]

Let them be adventurous.

[@TheRoute.]

My favorite place in summer I just visited this week and was amazing but lonely.

[@megsie1424]

People are really bored.

[@HiAdrian]

Bored to death.

[@louiss.7765]

I'm comfortable here in Wisconsin. I know but it's not California.

[@Mila-lu4mb]

It's beautiful out here in Oakland it's about 68 degrees today perfect

[@louiss.7765]

@@Mila-lu4mb Oakland? Do they still have a major sports team?

[@imo8249]

@@louiss.7765 Wow

[@liamjay6181]

@@Mila-lu4mbEnjoy the weather and a few thugs running around robbing your local stores for a few dollars 😂

[@Mila-lu4mb]

@@louiss.7765 The A's are still here

[@dakmycat3688]

It’s not the sand and rocks it’s the Sun 🤣😂

[@rosea2350]

I have a heart condition and I’ve passed out multiple times from the heat, you couldn’t pay me to go there.

[@Jasmine215100]

There are quite a few medical conditions that extreme heat can make worse! I know, I have high blood pressure and am on lots of medication for it. Also skin conditions such as Rosacea and Eczema can be made worse by the heat! (When you have Rosacea, the blood in your face literally DRAWS IN the heat from your environment, and you turn bright red)!

[@GoonieLord]

So there is a mass gathering where folks want to tour a area at the hottest time. Truly this is a confusing time

[@KingKongStrong]

The world is full of posers.

[@BostonsF1nest]

“1-3 ppl die in the park a year, and yet there are still ppl willing to risk it” That’s not a risk bro considering how many ppl go there every year.

[@happyhappycatus]

OMG where are people's hats?

[@Jasmine215100]

I thought this same thing; that and a lot of high SPF sunblock! Plenty of drinking water is a MUST too!

[@ronleight9341]

For people in search of a life!

[@sbfhawk4343]

Risky RIsky Risky Should your AC break down or have a leak or anything your cooked...All to feel what 130 is like..People are very stupid.

[@BostonsF1nest]

It was 123 degrees there the other day at 2am in the morning 😂

[@zad4809]

Come on USA folks, stop telling that the death valley is the hottest place on the world, Please come to Saudi Arabia Easter region Al Ahsa or to Kuwait on Middle of July we usually record 133F+ 55c+ 😂 not a joke that's real😢

[@tristanwoodmansee477]

CRAZY HUMANS!!! I live 2 hrs west in China Lake and i dont even go outside in the summer if i dont have to. You ppl are nuts!! At 111, im staying in the house!!

[@sol1120]

This summer ,peeps dying from the heat. Previous 2 summers , covid killed em 🧐

[@williamf7401]

Why were people wearing black in death valley

[@Jasmine215100]

It sounds Suicidal!

[@azynstyles6025]

I die at 80 degrees, forget this place

[@DailyDoorCam]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mila-lu4mb]

Crazy mf 😂🤣😂

[@Sojo823]

Its 117+ in Phoenix. Im good i kno2 what hot is lol no need for D valley

[@TimMurphyJurrassicPark]

why would anyone willingly go there, AND risk their life

[@kathleenmenker3853]

The high temps can get up to 124 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

[@genelibbea4612]

Almost nobody in this reel wearing a hat for heat and sun protection! Hilarious!

[@Jasmine215100]

Are they or AREN'T they wearing high SPF sunscreen? You KNOW you need that in those temperatures!

[@Ryan-wk7us]

Exactly were old people dont belong

[@Needsmoreflash]

That sounds miserable. what's wrong with people 😂

[@billythekidder7182]

You spelled morons wrong.

[@2009jadeorchid]

cold weather is more dangerous for some people my parents always went to the desert for vacation we were hiking in the hills around palm springs in 119 degrees no one had problems what about the extremes the donner party faced can someone live nowadays above 86 degrees ?

[@Jasmine215100]

In this summer, The Summer of 2024, several people have literally died from being out in the 110+ temperatures walking! Healthy, young people in great athletic shape!

[@Rich-yj4ub]

Then their families cry boo who when they are found dead. 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@nitinbansal1631]

Genuine question: is it climate change if it has already happened multiple decades back when pollution was minimal or non-existent?

[@danielavila5081]

Ask Greta she will know

[@lifevest1]

I don't think the issue is record temperatures altogether, it's the fact that record temperatures keep happening at a more frequent pace. In the summers you'd get 2-3 heat waves maybe lasting a week at most and one really hot summer every 5-6 years. Now it's an annual thing.

[@nitinbansal1631]

@@lifevest1 that makes sense... Thanks :)

[@imo8249]

Maybe the sun has some influence on temperature.

[@smoke617]

@@lifevest1the environment has been changing since the beginning of time. There’s no point on record the climate has not been changing.

[@tvdinner325]

There are so many beautiful National Parks. They chose there?

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Looks beautiful to me.

[@tvdinner325]

@@ricardocantoral7672 I'd hate to see your neighborhood.

[@Sigledriceman]

The mojave's beauty is far above your life's paygrade

[@tvdinner325]

@@Sigledriceman So, according to you, my life's value is less than...yours? What a vile statement.

[@virgiliod.9436]

Maybe they are just bored or they want a natural sauna. Kids should not because their bodies can't cope as much.

[@peter8488]

Simply foolish, there's no point and your car may breakdown in the process and die in that heat.

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

Ego Maniacs.

[@normaspirated]

Hubris

[@infinitepower1449]

Since 1913 we as humans have added so many more heat islands, CO2 and all other kinds of horrible pollution and we still cant break the 134* record… but don’t worry, climate change preachers will say that’s exactly what it’s suppose to do 😮

[@imo8249]

Better not touch my carbonated beverage, I love Coke a Cola.

[@smoke617]

You should leave earth and help take the strain off the planet

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Climate related deaths are on the decline and there is no increase in natural disasters. Humans are so conceited, they actually think they can alter the climate.

[@kennyphun1946]

“If your car break down but air conditioning still working” not likely unless you have a flat tire. Crazy lady

[@troy.peters]

A flat tire is considered a broken car. She is correct. Educate yourself before you make comments.

[@DaveFury]

120s are not a record in death Valley California. Death Valley California holds the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on planet earth. I’ve also done military exercises in death Valley. That was 25 years ago, almost 30 years ago actually, and it was in the 120s then. Stop making this out to be something that it’s not.

[@smoke617]

Okay I’m sorry

[@randyward2766]

I don't understand the appeal.

[@boombasett6038]

They can have death valley ! I'll be in the AC !

[@Dieselpwr]

Try taking the temp in the dirt without any concrete around im sure will will be normal and not be a record stop trying to find new ways to set a record by bs

[@traildoggy]

Death don't have no mercy in this land -- Rev. Gary Davis

[@paulbroderick8438]

"Been there, done that" crowd.

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

If there were Aliens from other galaxies watching us "humans" do this they'd simply turn around and leave.. "No intelligent life here", NEXT!

[@Needglory23]

Looks like they have some big women in Death Valley. Wonder if Charles knows about this 🤔

[@lunam7249]

its always fun and games...."UNTIL SOMEONE LOSES AND EYE!!!"

[@kortni_animations]

If your car breaks down, you die.

[@Coco81218]

It’s all fun and games to most people until someone dies of heat stroke or hyperthermia

[@bangdollarsign]

As per 0:24, I'll be headed to Death Valley

[@Zaaxun]

After this, they can go to a watching grass grow festival.

[@stratechillenog]

If you want some good heat. Go jogging on the paseos in mid summer.

[@watchdiscern135]

Practicing for where they're going long term.

[@toes6018]

The place will be packed when the temperature reaches 150

[@spitfirelast8761]

They hated that reporter that's why they sent him there.

[@lewisbolt8450]

Rather go to,Disneyland

[@rileyfreeman6690]

Ice people all the way out of character 😂

[@vinh777]

0:33 is that William Dafoe?

[@Jarellan0]

Are these nfs stupid?

[@dtsh4451]

Touron is a more accurate term😬🤷‍♂️

[@SergioRodriguez-yd3ph]

I want a barbecue 😊

[@jocosus3]

#DarwinAwardWinners

[@potatheadd]

Yo y'all is nuts

[@polopoose]

yaaaa, i’m good

[@stache1954]

Darwin -

[@emilys1300]

These tourists. Good luck if the ac or car breaks down.

[@daryllect6659]

1:06 & 2:04 Hey! Brett! Temperatures are neither "hot" nor "cold". Temperatures are "high", and temperatures are "low".

[@2wheel_freedom]

News team.... Hey Brett ! Go do a story on Death Valley , You'll love it .........

[@laurakyplain2413]

GO Home

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

I'm a cool seeker

[@chloemurphy-ritland2110]

PASS

[@MichaleDuncan]

and peeps still think solar panels dumb idea? Imagine the wattage that could be soaked up and used.... FOR AIR CONDITIONING?!?!

[@nenaandjag2381]

That heat heat. I’m getting credits to watch this video. Getting credits to watch this video. I’m getting credits to watch this.

[@tuandang2947]

death valley is a place where you visit once lol

[@HunterJohnson77]

TR-h& nah i been there many times. Make sure your ac is good

[@truesonic669]

If you want to die. This is the place to be

[@carlitoscard6232]

tell me it was a little joke, if the car breaks down stay inside the car with the 😁a/c on

[@troy.peters]

No joke. Where are you going to walk to? If you stay with your car you have shade, and a rescue party can spot your car much easier than you trying to walk somewhere.

[@lifevest1]

00:25 - Instagramer Squad on their way to ask the ranger where the nearest Starbucks is.

[@ashleytombs]

Here in the uk we moan about it being over 30° if it was over 50 here in the UK we might as well live on Mars If you want to cool down Antarctica is currently -49 But with a wind Chill of -62 thanks to a 19mph north to south wind

[@shantaywhite2887]

IT'S NOT HOT, IT HAUTE!😂 I WONDER HOW MANY TIMES THE PARK RANGERS HAVE HEARD THAT JOKE😩

[@banditware]

Been there done that in July 2021 when record was set. Believe it was 132°

[@divefraggle]

_Charles Darwin has entered the chat_

[@basketballspinner]

the humidity is 30% making that a walk in the park

[@coyotetu]

0:25 mmm dang... I need to visit Death Valley

[@theodoreackerson1442]

So the record 110 years ago has not been broken?

[@_Fox_Dye]

The past year was 134😂

[@nemesiszz]

i can see breeze no problem then

[@Dr_Manhattan_Phd]

Whyyyyy

[@Y_Alexandra]

That temperature is normal in my hometown Mexicali, Baja California 😂