March 24, 2026 – FLORISTON, CA – Nevada County Sheriff’s Office officials report that a 19-year-old man who vanished while swimming in the Truckee River in Floriston this past Saturday was located deceased by rescue divers on Monday, March 23. He has been identified as Brian Marcellino Gallardo, 19, of Petaluma.
The search for Marcellino Gallardo began on Saturday with the support of several allied agencies and carried into Sunday and Monday, and included utilization of K9 teams, drones, helicopters, swift water rescue teams, rescue swimmers, and ground searchers on foot. He was ultimately located by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office divers on March 23, 2026.
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) recognizes this incident as a profound loss of a young man, and the deep loss experienced by his family and friends. Drownings are especially difficult incidents, often unfolding quickly and leaving a lasting impact on families, responders, and the community.
The public is reminded to use caution around waterways, be mindful of changing conditions, and take appropriate safety precautions when near or in the water. River conditions are currently fast moving, cold, and dangerous for utilization.
NCSO would like to thank the following agencies for their direct support in this recovery mission: Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Truckee Police, Truckee Fire, CalFIRE, CHP Air Ops, Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada, Inc., Union Pacific Railroad, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Source & photos: Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
