12-03-2025
Northern California diver finds body of missing toddler in Oregon river
( — A Northern California diver who has recovered the remains of several people from bodies of water recently found a missing toddler in an Oregon river.
Two-year-old Dane Paulson was reported missing on March 1 in Siletz, Oregon. He was reportedly last seen in the yard of 20738 Siletz Highway around 4:30 p.m., according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly playing in his yard near the Siletz River.
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Stockton-based diver Juan Heredia announced on March 9 that he was heading to Oregon to search for him.
'I'll be camping by the shore and diving as much as I can, doing everything possible to find him,' Heredia said on social media. 'His family is waiting for answers, and I won't stop until I've done everything in my power to bring him back.'
On Tuesday, Heredia announced that he found the body of a baby in the river. The Lincoln County Sheriff's office confirmed the body belonged to Paulsen.
'Our thoughts are with the family, who are facing an unbearable sorrow,' said Sheriff Adam Shanks. 'We are deeply grateful for the support and dedication shown by the search teams and our communities throughout this difficult time, though we wish it was under different circumstances.'
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