16-03-2025
Missing Oregon toddler found dead in river died from drowning, authorities say
The Brief
Missing 2-year-old Dane Paulsen was found dead in an Oregon river.
Authorities confirmed he drowned, according to the state medical examiner.
His body was discovered over a week later, three miles from his home.
SILETZ, Ore. - Authorities said a missing toddler who was found dead in an Oregon River had drowned.
According to FOX 12, 2-year-old Dane Paulsen the cause of death was made by the state medical examiner.
The backstory
Dane Paulsen was reported missing around 4:25 p.m. March 1, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said.
More than a week later, his body was found in the Siletz River approximately 3 mile
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Authorities said Juan Heredia, with Angels Recovery Dive Team, offered their services to the toddler's family and began searching the river along with a guide.
What they're saying
"Our thoughts are with the family, who are facing an unbearable sorrow," Sheriff Adam Shanks previously said in a Facebook post. "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."
The Source
The information in this story comes from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, which provided details about the discovery of Dane Paulsen's body and the investigation, including a statement from Sheriff Adam Shanks. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
