🚨 HEARTBREAKING UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Dalton Malmstrom Found Deceased 💔 It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share this devastating news. After days of desperate searching, 18-year-old Dalton Malmstrom has been tragically found deceased in the Susquehanna River. Dalton was last seen on May 9, 2026, leaving his home on East River Road in Nichols, New York. What began as a missing person case has now become an unimaginable loss for his family and everyone who knew and loved him. Hundreds of emergency responders, divers, volunteers from New York and Pennsylvania, and caring community members poured their hearts into the search — refusing to give up hope. Today, that hope was replaced with sorrow as Dalton was recovered in Tioga County. No words can truly capture the pain of losing a young man with his whole life ahead of him. Dalton’s family is completely shattered. They’ve asked us to thank every single person who shared his photo, walked riverbanks, prayed, and refused to let him be forgotten. Your love and support meant everything. Dalton — may you rest in eternal peace, sweet boy. Your bright spirit touched so many lives in your short time here. You will never be forgotten. 🕊️ To his family and friends: our hearts are broken with yours. We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers as you try to navigate this impossible grief. You are not alone. 💔 Please keep Dalton’s family in your prayers tonight. Rest easy, Dalton Malmstrom.

Large-scale search for missing NY teen moves into third day. What we know now

Emergency responders and volunteers from two states are involved in an ongoing large-scale search in Tioga County for an 18-year-old who disappeared Saturday morning, May 9, near the Susquehanna River.

What happened?

According to New York State Police, Dalton Malmstrom was last seen leaving his home in the 2100 block of East River Road in the town of Nichols, Tioga County, around 7:45 a.m. May 9.

Family members told investigators he was not acting like himself before he left, according to State Police. Troopers said that Malmstrom left his home Saturday morning after an argument with family.

Where was Dalton Malmstrom last seen?

Authorities said Dalton was last seen near his home along East River Road, close to the Susquehanna River in Tioga County. The area is roughly halfway between Binghamton and Elmira in New York’s Southern Tier, just north of the Pennsylvania state border.

Search crews remain active in the area as authorities continue efforts to locate him on Monday, according to State Police. This is the third straight day of the search.

What does Dalton Malmstrom look like?

Dalton is described as:

5 feet, 10 inches tall
Dark hair
Last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt

Who is helping with the search?

Authorities said emergency responders and volunteers from both New York and Pennsylvania are assisting with the ongoing search effort, which includes people, K9 units and drone. That search continued Monday.

Owego Free Academy graduate

The Owego Apalachin Central School District on Monday confirmed that Dalton Malmstrom was a 2025 graduate of Owego Free Academy.

“Our hearts are with the Malmstrom family during this unimaginably difficult time,” district officials said in a news release. “Our primary focus is ensuring that our students have the emotional support and resources they need to navigate the complex feelings that arise.”

District officials activated its crisis intervention plan to support students, staff and families impacted by the situation. “Dalton remains a well-known member of the OACSD community, with relatives and friends currently enrolled at Owego Free Academy,” district officials said.