Floodwaters drive new gold rush in California

A winter of rain and mountain snow uncovered a modern day gold rush in California. NBC News’ Steve Patterson joined a team hoping to strike it rich and learned it’s no easy money.
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[@nawwk79]

Gold prospecting equipment: $1500 Gold prospected: $150

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

Just get a shallow bowl

[@cccspwn]

10% roi not too bad, if it’s under a year

[@lamarravery4094]

It's better to just buy gold, you might actually save some money and time.

[@julioramirez8768]

Taxes paid on $150 gold prospected, $120.

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

@@lamarravery4094 but it would be fun looking for gold

[@travisk5589]

1:00 That dude needs a donkey and a pickaxe

[@1rexrex]

I wondered about this happening. There is a lot more water than normal. It makes sense.

[@porscheguy09]

The secret of gold panning like this is to do it for fun and not with the expectation to make money or get rich.

[@de_anubis]

I bought a gold pan just yesterday! It's a great hobby if you want to collect stuff and work out while doing so!

[@lamarravery4094]

It's fun to find things of value.

[@kellykwongali]

It's so tedious, though. But good to hear about others finding gold. If i lived closer to an actual flowing river with some abundance, I'd be out there.

[@ctg4818]

Round 2 of selling shovels to gullible gold miners!

[@samjones527]

Fool me once shame on you 🤣

[@acrossroads93]

​​​​@@samjones527 fool me twice yuh..yuh fool me..😵‍💫🤔...yuh can't get fooled again!? -George Dubyuh Bush Jr.😁

[@jnm2088]

I mean, it’s out there but it’s specs. You need to have a real mine to get the actual nuggets from the marble.

[@YodatheHobbit]

3. There was a mini gold rush in the early nineties.

[@jdoe787]

Yosemite Sam in real life lol

[@lothean2099]

I just want to find a good size nugget. I dont want dragon fever

[@The_VANtastic_Pack]

There's a you tube channel called: Ask Jeff Williams. He's super knowledgeable and passionate about gold mining as well as a very educational channel about rocks/gems etc. He's such a character too so it's not boring.

[@irishriot_m20j]

“If you want to make money in a gold rush: go to a state that allows dredging.”

[@blackOneTime]

is it taxed?

[@harrybond1485]

No.

[@lukefer7579]

It’s like we are going back in time.

[@47WaysToGrow]

I knew panning for gold would happen.

[@danduzenski3597]

Gold everywhere.

[@ghosthunter152]

The real treasure is the hunt bc this isn’t a gold rush. This isn’t worth the time unless you’re doing it for fun.

[@frankcalderon6813]

CALIFORNIA been slept on …

[@timothymacmaster7432]

A modern day Samuel Brannan

[@ChaoticMatters]

I'm heading over now

[@justsomeguy6474]

If they are telling about the gold and not out getting themselves it's a scam.

[@usern4metak3ns]

i expected this. i assumed prospectors were searching during the floods. probably found most of it already

[@CUXOB2]

Shouldn't they leave some gold in the ground for the next civilization? This one is not lasting much longer anyway. Digging up even more gold now could delay their computers by 1000 years.

[@Bigmeech66]

Spend all day to make just enough to pay for food and gas. Honey load up the car. We are moving to California.

[@leonardmartinez0461]

So those peoples ancestors are responsible for the genocide of mine over some rocks and minerals???

[@harambe2]

hoffman still on tv i see

[@simonlouis1985]

I know how to sample gold. How can I get there

[@retiloveyouisraelbo8988]

The greatest gold was the water, that God send.

[@TheBlueB0mber]

Good to see Yukon Cornelius out of retirement 1:39

[@vjmappy]

Mike from Brawl Star!!!!

[@AstralWorks_unspoken411]

I used to do this throughout the winter with a wetsuit but that’s insane lol I still prospect during the summer here in Oregon which is amazing for gold! Have videos on my channel for newcomers. Gold squad out ;p

[@VendettaProspecting]

Yeeee haaawww let’s gooo

[@upstartkarma]

Is this a psyop to get people to go back to Cali 😂

[@wolverinex4243]

I'm out

[@JuanSanchez-ys6mf]

Don’t quit your day job😂

[@redMaple_QC]

That old man is straight out of Bugs Bunney. "This is gooold I say".

[@nunyanunya4147]

look at all the future homeless people noone will care about!

[@brianl.8723]

Waste of time but keep buying equipment

[@angelobkoljenovic9528]

Come on man you are exaggerating

[@LordG310]

Only person that’s gonna get rich is the shop owner 😂

[@rxg9er]

That's what happened in 1849 as well.

[@rjyahin05]

Super true.

[@Rust_Rust_Rust]

During a gold rush, sell shovels

[@tac7826]

​@@rxg9er At least people busied themselves and could afford food and essentials.

[@bobojr456]

That's how Trump's grandfather got rich...opening inns for all the gold rusher going up to the Yukon.

[@robertopalomino4604]

It's a great hobby for those of us who enjoy the outdoors.

[@fortressfables]

Almost read this as great hobby for those trying to pay bills.

[@friedrice2912]

Go fly a kite then

[@travishamlin7106]

8 hours and $12 in gold 😂

[@lamarravery4094]

​@@travishamlin7106 That's why gold is expensive, it's so hard to find and you spend on labor and energy to attain it.

[@travishamlin7106]

@@lamarravery4094 I know, I’d just rather stack it then to go try and dig it up. It’s would be for the fun because we no one’s getting rich panning😁

[@nubs17]

The older guy with the big white beard said gold exactly like how I thought he would😂

[@philosothink]

My first wife and I panned enough gold from beneath the bridge over the American River in Sacto, to make our wedding rings. Took us about 4mos of 1-2 days a month, bout 6hrs each.

[@matthewrosso8569]

What about the second one?

[@philosothink]

@@matthewrosso8569 ... she took my gold ring from the first divorce and pawned it.

[@presidenttnediserp428]

​@@philosothink 🤔 Is there a third or was the 2nd time a charm?

[@philosothink]

lol. fortunately. No.

[@glass1258]

Lol

[@hansonel]

It's the 1850's again:"Gold in them hills!"

[@lamarravery4094]

The correct saying is "Gold in them thar hills!"

[@imronin-MC227]

That older fellow with the white beard is a classic character you usually see in video games and movies, mythical creature indeed!

[@JonnoPlays]

There's gold in them there hills.... Sorry I had to 😂

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Thar! In them thar hills

[@JonnoPlays]

@@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503 dang autocorrect got the best of me I swear I said thar 😂 🤠

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@JonnoPlays Ok then you're excused! ✌️

[@weirdshibainu]

One summer, I worked a claim with a friend in the Sierras. We made a few thousand bucks. Enough to cover expenses. It waa hard work ( you could use a dredge back then) but the real payoff was spending time in the outdoors

[@__________5737]

1:00 actual 49er. This one is a winner though.

[@freemanz4051]

Gold Rush Suckers mostly lost big time. Who made Gold Rush money? Folks who sell pans... and shovels.... and maps and... The Levi Strauss brand of canvass pants was born then and there.

[@ProffesionalZombie12]

"If you want to make money in a gold rush: Sell shovels."

[@AJ-iu6nw]

If you want to make money in a crypto rush, sell exchanges and shitcoins

[@jaredford8440]

Bingo 🇳🇿

[@acrossroads93]

😂

[@thesailingtourists]

@@AJ-iu6nw I was thinking video cards

[@PUT_ME_IN_COACH]

If you want to make some .money during a pandemic, buy stock in a vaccine company, and be president the same time and enforce mandates and scare everyone to getting those vaccines

[@balrog322]

Doesn’t look any more romantic in 2023 than it was in 1849.

[@gregjones3660]

How was it for you working back then?

[@2148aa]

@@gregjones3660 1850 I was working for a survey crew in Iowa dividing farms up. Survey chains could always open up a hornets nest on the ground.

[@jonathonspears7736]

​@@2148aa 10/10 on the reply

[@usern4metak3ns]

romance is dead, pass me my mattock and let's Minecraft!

[@oskarngo9138]

How much money can you actually make from those gold nuggets..... ...after supplies; labor; expenses...?

[@elpacho....9254]

All the gold, in California, is in a bank in the middle of Beverly Hills 🎵

[@ES-bl1wy]

In somebody else's name. 🎶🎶

[@jeannieluna3009]

So nice to see a positive story about California. Good luck all!

[@pooper844]

Commiefornia outlawed gold dredging starting with a temporary moratorium. Then the Indian tribe in bed with the enviro crooks destroyed the most efficient way to get gold. Rules already in place to protect the environment. Now only panning allowed so very little gold can be recovered. This destroyed a wonderful outdoor hobby/lifestyle. Commiefornia the downfall of the USA

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

The positivity won't last very long

[@Daveeeeeeyhowyoudoing]

​@@wildlifewarrior2670not with people like you

[@pavelkosik902]

Wat is positive about this?

[@bottleflaskan802]

USA the only first world country to be a third world country

[@Milkseed48]

Lol. This is only an attraction scam to get people to visit this state. Lol

[@herotcg4028]

I was so close to quitting my job and becoming a full time gold finder.

[@kahalak8171]

Out of hardship comes goodness. That is great that people in Calif. can get outdoors and pan for gold because of the floodwaters. Awesome!!!!

[@JeremyDN]

I grew up near Placerville and it’s exactly like that. A literal mining town in almost every facet. Hasn’t changed that much. Beautiful woods all around and smells fresh. One thing I miss about that area.

[@expatveteran7815]

Apple Hill!

[@travisk5589]

There's no arbys in placerville, is there?

[@travisk5589]

Happy valley

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Greetings from Folsom!

[@imvzz]

This time im selling the shovels

[@spoonfuloftactic]

Literally an Ol Prospector out there "Yee Haw!"

[@cyberhype5495]

😂😂😂 The stereotypical ole prospector

[@hellogoodnite8447]

I don’t really care about making any profit or anything but I wanna take a trip there and try it while camping.

[@chrismullin8304]

Do it.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@@chrismullin8304 You need money to do anything - slogans are of no help.

[@Almightycreator888]

Hate it when they give out my secret spot

[@sicknado]

"The thrill's in the chase."

[@jaredford8440]

In new Zealand we call it gold rush fever 😂😂😂🇳🇿

[@user-gh8wt2zi2n]

@@jaredford8440 we call it Gold Fever also. Almost none are immune

[@profeta4177]

Obviously the government will do something to either tax this or take advantage of it: Ask The Gods.

[@hwn8088]

My Gold in Hawaii is Metal Detection after a good swell and a buch of Ppl surfing 🏄‍♂️ Watches ⌚,,Glasses and Jewelry can be found in the Ocean iv found I Phone 📱 13 in a underwater case Phone is still working fine a week later new Maui Jim Sunglasses 🕶 # Score 🤑

[@jamesswanson1139]

That's California black gold miner yelling heya

[@Kavehthekook]

The California OG’s always make me happy

[@treelinktree]

Haha, that was a funny and cute clip. Thanks for making me smile

[@jrsoto8284]

Please stop saying too many weridos 😂

[@lescoburandun1457]

Just wait till these people find out about catalytic converters 😂🤣🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@nealstellar6986]

Amount gold they found in this video, would not buy them a Happy meal in California..

[@tendy101100]

Gold is overrated

[@vacamood]

Sell shovels, not mine for gold

[@Shivaho]

Here in Vermont we get these Panners who like dig huge Holes in the Stream banks that cause a ton of erosion & then leave all their trash on the trail

[@norcaljim8535]

I see a few posts on here about environment and people digging rocks, dirt, and sand. Do you know what happens every winter and spring up here in the mountains? Mother Nature moves mountains worth of rocks, dirt, and sand.

[@ericl2152]

Gold prospecting will no longer be a hobby when it hits the 3000$ an-ounce mark.

[@laurakyplain2413]

LEAVE MotherEarth Alone, sick greedy people

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Yeah, always fleas digging into her

[@cyberhype5495]

Gold is over $2,000 per Ounce 🤑

[@tiko6186]

Feds enter chat: how much gold u got there buddy i dont care that u in some dirty flood waters 15 hours a day gimmie half

[@bradleysmith5883]

It's a wonder that the state hasn't outlawed this like everything else.

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

My 12 x 50 meter lot is all gold dust! Not much i can do about it though. Love lol. No water. No gold pans. And in order to get enough ya would have to dog up my whole property. But it's pretty to look at.

[@keithkennedy2725]

Something I’ve always wanted to do but never did… I live in Louisiana…

[@Netstarr88]

Just like the great depression

[@Jrad117]

Bugs, bunny: there’s gold in them there, hills.

[@chocol8milk]

It’s good as a hobby, not for income on such a small scale…better off getting a job and earning more per hour than panning out a “dinners worth” of gold after a whole day.

[@RealBasileño]

Lets become a gold digger then.

[@deedledumb790]

A reall live old-timey Prospector!

[@crazyman8472]

There's gold in them there hills! 🤑

[@pegasus5287]

Now a whole bunch of people who are unaware of the dangers going to be running around our mountains getting themselves stuck or hurt trying to find a tiny nugget. Digging up the river banks and leaving their trash behind

[@Voltomess]

I was so close to quitting my job and becoming a full-time gold finder until I realized it was just an advertisement for that hardware store......

[@TD-qg1bu]

I wish I was dumb enough too have fun like this, instead I went and got myself a job.

[@dancook4993]

I hope they don’t pollute the environment and leave a mess like the past left us

[@kellykwongali]

Same, the 49ers left a legacy of humble California start with an out of state invasive mess.

[@chardelraconner7324]

Nike Skull Cap Severed Medieval Flap Oregon Trail

[@chardelraconner7324]

Salmon After Drought Is A Golden Era Worth Chere A Morgue

[@jehehdjdjdjdjdj9772]

the green gold is dead , but i ain't going into those woods where bigfoot lives just to find gold

[@timothyhall7375]

The gold rush was one of the worst things for Californias ecosystem/environment 😮

[@josebravo5125]

Yup, they literally carved out mountains

[@LolLol-up2oy]

Do you think the lithium from your electric car battery is environmental friendly ? 🤣🤣 lithium mines are same or even worses the gold mines.🤣🤣

[@j45002]

​@@LolLol-up2oy whataboutism

[@eduardorivera7723]

not as bad like alaska/yukon thousands of trees are torn down everday

[@roadwarrior3315]

Nope, Democrats

[@travisk5589]

That bearded dude would be perfect as a professional Santa Claus.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

He would , most likely make more money at being Santa , then panning for gold .

[@rhinochino]

The blood of the native people are still crying out to JEHOVAH YAHWEH for justice. Thank God, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Repent all he nations and people. Messiah is coming to establish the everlasting kingdom of righteousness.

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

I don’t know who told you this but you guys are wayyy off. It’s not much higher than it was last year and the only gold it will be moving is small gold.

[@brianroth7852]

If your prospecting make sure you have a legal right to be on the property. Trespassing on a miners claim can be very dangerous. Most mine owners don't call 911 they are 911😭🤣.

[@Jasongy827]

I miss California

[@piccalillipit9211]

*ID LOVE TO DO THIS* just for the experience - maybe have a few grains of gold that I found myself In my country, the rivers have quite a lot of gold but its VERY illegal to pan for it in order to protect the environment - it got out of hand in the 90's and the rivers were destroyed by people dredging etc.

[@lamarravery4094]

It should be illegal to do that in the US, for the reasons you mentioned. Mining for gold destroys nature all for a few nuggets.

[@lamarravery4094]

@Agui Nalohiki I love gold. I buy gold coins for my retirement. It's easier to buy it than go in the wild and find it. Finding gold is hard work and there's no guarantees of ever finding it, that's why it's expensive.

[@etmyld69]

NOT TRUE, your car does more damage to the environment.

[@etmyld69]

@@lamarravery4094 COMMUNIST PIG !

[@royjohnson465]

@@lamarravery4094 ~The commercial gold you bought could have come from a large open pit gold mine using blasting, excavators, and dump trucks. Commercial mining does a lot more damage to the nature environment than individual people working with a shovel trying to find gold.

[@jillcrowe2626]

It's true. Probably enough for dinner. Maybe gas. He spent more on his diving suit than he'll ever get back.

[@kingofclosets4070]

Lol like it hasn't rained since 1800 when last gold rush...I don't see anyone getting rich just because of the rain..