Two Children Die in Northern California Hillside Collapse

Authorities respond to tragedy near Shasta Dam, reducing water releases to aid recovery.

Two children died after a hillside collapse near Shasta Dam in Northern California, with their bodies found among rocks and debris.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning, and the children were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities temporarily reduced water releases from Shasta Dam to aid in the search and recovery efforts.
The area had experienced heavy rainfall earlier in the week, though it's unclear if this contributed to the hillside collapse.
An ongoing investigation is being conducted by multiple agencies, including the Shasta County Sheriff's Office and the California Bureau of Land Management.