A professional diver who found the body of a missing high school student in the Calaveras River last week was recognized for his effort by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

Juan Heredia on March 19 entered the river located across from Stagg High School in Stockton and within 30 minutes located the body of 15-year-old Xavier Martinez, who was believed to have jumped into the water following a campus fight.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.