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Teen found dead after going missing while rafting in picturesque California park
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A search-and-recovery operation in the Stanislaus River ended with the recovery of 17-year-old Gabriel Santiago's body after he went missing while rafting.
- Emergency crews responded to reports of a swimmer in distress at Caswell Memorial State Park on Saturday afternoon, with the Manteca Fire Department initially handling the dispatch.
- Gabriel Santiago reportedly went underwater and failed to resurface, prompting a multi-agency search that began Saturday afternoon and resumed Sunday morning.
- The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the drowning, supported by its Boating Safety Unit, drone team, and Ripon Fire personnel.
- Santiago’s mother described him as a loving child who was out with friends when the incident occurred.
