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California's known as the Golden State.

After nearly 200 years since the first gold rush in 1849, people are heading there in search of fortune.

Recent heavy rains and flooding have carried rocks which contain gold into the rivers.

This is attracting gold miners to the state.

Geologist Barron Brandon explains.

While some of the same techniques for finding gold haven't changed since 1849, modern miners now use advanced tools like metal detectors and wetsuits.

In his wetsuit, Albert Fausel expects more gold the deeper he digs.

After the gold rush of 1849, numerous regulations were established to ensure order and environmental protection.

In state parks, the 'hands and pans' rule allows only manual tools like hands and pans for digging.

As in 1849, individuals are still allowed to claim the right to gold that they find on public land.

However, they have to obey the laws, protect the environment and report all gold to landowners.

Lower water levels in June will make for a more successful gold search.

Geologist Brandon believes there's much gold to be discovered.

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