California is witnessing a boom in prospectors trying to find gold. Here's why.
Heavy California rains have unearthed a new supply of a precious metal — gold.The historic, recording-breaking rains to hit the state this past winter and spring have led to exciting opportunities for modern day prospectors, hoping to strike it rich in what some are calling California Gold Rush 2.0.
Prebalick said in addition, the strong currents from the heavy rains have cleared out much of the debris in waterways, helping to better expose gold nuggets. Last week, search teams in Calaveras County rescued a person reported missing while panning for gold along the North Fork section of the Mokelumne River in the West Point area., "At the time of the search, the river was experiencing a substantial flow due to the historic rain runoff and snow melt." They described the conditions as treacherous and said it required experienced teams from multiple agencies to carry out the rescue from "near-vertical slopes to the water's edge.
Calaveras County Sheriff's officials said search teams rescued a person who went missing while panning for gold along the North Fork of the Mokelumne River in the area of West Point on May 1, 2023.The rescue prompted a strong warning from the sheriff’s office: "PLEASE DO NOT ENTER rivers and streams experiencing abnormally high flow rates, as they are EXTREMELY dangerous. Your lack of caution could cost you more than a cold night on the side of a cliff. It could cost you your life.
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