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Family Says Body of 19-Year-Old Recovered From Truckee River After Multi-Day Search

Officials warn the river’s fast, 44-degree flow makes swimming dangerous.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Brian Marcellino Gallardo with his girlfriend sitting by the Truckee River, Image 2 shows Sheriff's search and rescue teams gathering for a briefing in a mountainous area
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Overview

  • The teenager disappeared around 3 p.m. Saturday while swimming near Floriston in Nevada County.
  • A multi-agency search used K9 teams, drones, helicopters, swift-water crews, rescue swimmers, and ground teams.
  • A GoFundMe update from the partner’s family said the body was recovered at 11:20 a.m. Monday and gave the name Brian.
  • The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has not issued an official identification.
  • Authorities noted the group was visiting from out of the area and reiterated warnings that strong snowmelt currents and cold water make the Truckee River unsafe.