Northern California

Body of One Missing Brother Recovered From Northern California Bay

The Cornett brothers went missing Dec. 14 while duck hunting about 70 miles north of Sacramento.
Body of One Missing Brother Recovered From Northern California Bay
First responders gather as the search for two missing brothers in Butte County, Calif., continued Dec. 19. Butte County Sheriff's Department
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Searchers looking for two brothers who went missing while duck hunting in Northern California’s Butte County last month reported recovering one of the bodies on Dec. 31.

The body of Andruw Cornett, 19, was pulled from Thermalito Afterbay, a pool downstream of Lake Oroville, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Department.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.