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N. Nevada casino heir found safe at Tahoe


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By Sarah Litz and Siobhan McAndrew, Reno Gazette-Journal
 
After scouring the shores of Lake Tahoe overnight, Sean Ascuaga, 17, was located safe and unharmed at Marlette Dam, according to officials. 

Sean Ascuaga

He is the son of John Ascuaga Jr., and the grandson of John Ascuaga, the patriarch of the well-known family that owned the Nugget casino in Sparks for 58 years.
 
A person at Marlette Dam recognized Ascuaga from media coverage. RAVEN, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, flew in to pick Ascuaga up.

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