LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has confirmed that Dane Paulsen, a two-year-old reported missing in early March, has been found deceased.
According to authorities, Dane’s body was recovered Tuesday morning at approximately 11:13 a.m. in the Siletz River, about three miles downstream from his family’s property.
The discovery was made after Juan Heredia, a member of Angels Recovery Dive Team, was guided onto the river by a local expert following coordination with the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Adam Shanks expressed his condolences to the grieving family, stating,
“Our thoughts are with the family, who are facing an unbearable sorrow. 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.”
LCSO investigators are currently processing the scene in collaboration with the Lincoln County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Further details regarding the circumstances of Dane’s disappearance and passing have not yet been released.
Authorities commend the efforts of search teams, volunteers, and local community members who assisted in the search.
The investigation remains ongoing.