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California, the Golden State is living up to its name.

Almost 200 years since the first gold rush in 1849, miners are heading west once more to seek their fortunes.

This new search for gold has been triggered by heavy rains and flooding which have carried gold bearing rock into the rivers.

Barron Brandon's a geologist.

Whilst fundamental techniques for finding the gold remain unchanged since 1849, nowadays prospectors employ modern equipment such as metal detectors and wetsuits to help them.

Gold seeker Albert Fausel has donned a wetsuit in his search for gold.

Since the gold rush of 1849, lots of regulations have been implemented to prevent lawlessness and to safeguard the environment.

In state parks, the rule is 'hands and pans', meaning you can't use a shovel to dig, but only your hands and a pan.

For those wishing to claim rights, as in 1849, this is still possible on public property.

However, wherever mining takes place, all gold seekers must respect the country code, protect the environment and report finds to the landowners.

The treasure hunting season will reach its peak in June as water levels drop.

Barron Brandon believes there's more than enough gold to go round.

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