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Body of Petaluma Man Who Went Missing While Swimming in Truckee River Found by Divers
Search continues with multi-agency teams using drones, K9s, and helicopters to find a 19-year-old missing after entering cold, fast-moving Truckee River waters.
- Rescue divers recovered a body from the Truckee River near Floriston, California–Nevada state line on March 23, 2026.
- Saturday afternoon, a 19-year-old swimmer visiting with friends went underwater near Floriston, California around 3 p.m. and did not resurface.
- Responders deployed K9 teams, drones, helicopters, swift-water rescue teams, rescue swimmers and ground searchers, with assistance from Nevada County Search & Rescue, Truckee Police, Truckee Fire, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and CHP Air Ops.
- The Nevada County Sheriff's Office called the incident a profound loss for local families and friends and warned the river's water temperature is about 44 degrees and unsafe to swim.
- Authorities identified the deceased as Brian Marcellino Gallardo, 19, of Petaluma, and said they will provide updates as information becomes available.
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