Dante de la Torre: California teen found dead in woods after vanishing while working on school project

"If the public begins searching the area, there is a likelihood our K9s will lose Dante's scent, impacting our search for him. We thank our community for their understanding." Soon, the authorities released another statement announcing they have found the dead body of the teen, "It is with a heavy heart we are updating the community that 16-year-old Dante de la Torre was found deceased this afternoon in a remote wooded area near the Gold Run Rest Stop.” "We offer our condolences to the de la Torre family and Dante's friends during this unbelievably tragic time," it further read.

The police added that though there are no signs of foul play, they will follow the protocol and will send the body for further examination, reports People. "There's varying terrain, steep terrain, rough terrain but it's heavily wooded," Angela Musallam, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office revealed about the remote area when they found Torre’s body. "Such tragedies, especially when they involve young people, are very difficult to process. Chaplains and additional District Counseling staff will be on the Colfax High School campus to provide support to our students and staff as they deal with this devastating news," the Placer Union High School District, wrote in a message. "Please join us in keeping Dante's family, friends, and the Colfax community in your thoughts during this difficult time."

According to The Sacramento Bee, on Wednesday night, December 7, temperatures near the area were freezing.