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Body of 19-Year-Old Petaluma Man Recovered From Truckee River After Multiday Search

Officials warn spring runoff creates dangerously fast, frigid conditions.

Overview

  • Washoe County Sheriff's Office divers found Brian Marcellino Gallardo, 19, on Monday after an intensive search.
  • The Petaluma visitor went underwater near Floriston on Saturday while swimming with friends and did not resurface.
  • Nevada County Sheriff’s Office led a multi-agency effort using K9 teams, drones, helicopters, swift-water crews, rescue swimmers, and ground searchers.
  • Authorities say snowmelt has turned the Truckee River fast and frigid, with water temperatures near 44 degrees.
  • The sheriff’s office offered condolences to the family and said the official cause of death has not been released.