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Unrelated fatalities on same day in Death Valley National Park

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July 23, 2024

Unrelated fatalities on same day in Death Valley National Park

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – In unrelated incidents, two people died in Death Valley National Park on Saturday, July 20.

Tony Balderrama, Operations Manager at Stovepipe Wells Village, was found deceased in his residence of apparent medical causes. Balderrama had been a member of the Death Valley community for many years. The National Park Service and Inyo County responded.

A woman from Pahrump, NV was found deceased in her vehicle near CA-178. Initial appearances are that the woman died by suicide.

If you or someone you know is in emotional crisis, dial 988 for free and confidential support from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The toll-free lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone, and all calls are confidential.

www.nps.gov/deva-

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