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Media Release March 11, 2025 Missing Child Dane Paulsen Found Deceased It is with heavy hearts that we announce the discovery of Dane Paulsen, who had been missing since March 1, 2025 around 4:25pm. After an extensive search and investigation by local authorities, along with the help of community volunteers, Dane was found today at approximately 11:13am in the Siletz River approximately 3 miles downstream from the family’s property. Sadly, he was found deceased. Juan Heredia, with Angels Recovery Dive Team offered his dive services to Dane’s family. After connecting with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Jaun was escorted onto the river by a local river guide and began searching areas of the Siletz River downstream from where Sheriff’s Office drivers had thoroughly combed. Sheriff’s Office investigators are currently processing the scene. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is working in partnership with the Lincoln County Medical Examiners Office. As is standard with ongoing investigations, additional details are not available at this time. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office expresses its deepest sympathies to Dane’s family and loved ones. The impact of this loss is felt by the entire community, and we join those grieving this unimaginable tragedy. "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." We understand that this news is incredibly painful, especially for Dane’s family and those who knew him. Dane’s family has been notified. Out of respect for the family’s privacy during this profoundly difficult time, we ask the public and media to respect their need for space and time to grieve. ###
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03/11/2025

Media Release March 10, 2025 Search for Dane Paulsen Update - Search Continues (3/10/25 - 4pm Update) The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing search operations for Dane Paulsen. Ongoing search and investigation activities: • Investigators continue to follow up on leads they discover in addition to informational tips from the community. • Daily water searches utilizing watercraft with specialized equipment and trained personnel will continue until further notice. Answering some common questions: • We have received information regarding a white van seen in the area two weeks before Dane’s disappearance. At this time, we do not have evidence linking this vehicle to the ongoing search and investigation. • We will be providing updates as significant information becomes available. This means we will not be providing daily updates. New information or major updates will be shared through the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office FlashAlert (https://www.flashalert.net/id/LCSO) and Facebook page. • Though the land within the search area has been thoroughly combed, we cannot guarantee the areas are clear. Even with specialized equipment and search K9s, it is possible to miss a small child that may be hidden by thick brush or other visual impairments. • Due to the thorough coverage of the surrounding area and information provided by investigators and evidence from searchers with specialized training and equipment, search efforts are concentrated on the Siletz River. • Highly trained personal and specialized equipment remain imperative to this search. Read more about some of the specialized personal and equipment cited in our earlier releases: March 5, 2025 Media Release (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/Admin/DocumentCenter/Document/View/6464/030525---245pm-Investigation-Update-on-Dane-Paulsen-PDF) and March 4, 2025 Talking Points from Community Update (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/Admin/DocumentCenter/Document/View/6465/030425---6pm-Update---Talking-Points-from-Community-and-Media-Briefing-PDF). • Some community members continue to search on their own. This is in addition to official search efforts. Searchers need permission from property owners before accessing private property. Searchers also need to prioritize safety (see safety suggestions below). How Community Members Can Help: • To ensure investigators receive information as quickly as possible, please submit all tips to the tip line, not through Facebook. Currently there is no evidence to suggest criminal activity in Dane’s disappearance. We still ask the public to report relevant information to the tip line: 541-265-0669. When sharing information that may help us bring Dane home, be as specific as possible. Note the time, exact location, and get clear photos or videos when possible. • Share official updates found on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office FlashAlert and Facebook page. • If community members choose to continue their search (in addition to emergency responder searches), keep these things in mind: o If you are choosing to search the river or riverbanks, wear a life jacket at all times. The Siletz River is cold and fast-moving. o Please avoid areas with active searching by emergency responders or certified personnel. o Do not search during the night or dark hours. o Carry safety equipment such as first aid kit, extra water and food, whistle, flashlight, etc. o Dress appropriately for the weather and terrain. Wear layers, bring waterproof clothes, and sturdy shoes. o Before you set out, have a safety plan in place. Let someone know exactly where you are headed and when you will return. o Remember that private property cannot be searched without updated permission from the owner. Updates will be shared through FlashAlert and our Facebook page as significant updates become available. Once again, we express empathy for Dane’s family. We also want to thank our community for their compassion and assistance. Our teams are working to bring Dane home. Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office News via Flashalert.netwww.flashalert.netOn March 1, 2025, at approximately 4:25 PM the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office was notified of a missing 2-year-old child at a residence near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway in Siletz, Oregon. Members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Siletz Valley Fire, Oregon State Police, Newport Police...
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03/10/2025

Media Release March 8, 2025 - 12:00pm Search for Dane Paulse - Search Remains Ongoing The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing search operations for Dane Paulsen. Investigators continue to follow up on informational tips alongside search efforts. Daily water searches utilizing watercraft with specialized equipment and trained personnel will continue until further notice. Some efforts focusing on the search on the river include: • A boat running methodical searches over long spans. In addition to searching today, this boat covered an approximate 14 mile stretch of river yesterday (3/7/25). • A boat running underwater sonar and underwater drones/remotely operated vehicles with underwater cameras. • Many community members are also searching the river with personal watercraft, expanding the coverage area to include the lower Siletz River. How Community Members Can Help: • Share official updates found on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office FlashAlert and Facebook page. • Currently there is no evidence to suggest criminal activity in Dane’s disappearance. We still ask the public to report relevant information to the tip line: 541-265-0669. To ensure investigators receive information as quickly as possible, please submit all tips to the tip line, not through Facebook. When sharing information that may help us bring Dane home, be as specific as possible. Note the time, exact location, and get clear photos or videos when possible. • If community members choose to continue their search (in addition to emergency responder searches), keep these things in mind: o If you are choosing to search the river or riverbanks, wear a life jacket at all times. The Siletz River is cold and fast-moving. o Please avoid areas with active searching by emergency responders or certified personnel. o Do not search during the night or dark hours. o Carry safety equipment such as first aid kit, extra water and food, whistle, flashlight, etc. o Dress appropriately for the weather and terrain. Wear layers, bring waterproof clothes, and sturdy shoes. o Before you set out, have a safety plan in place. Let someone know exactly where you are headed and when you will return. o Remember that private property cannot be searched without updated permission from the owner. Updates will be shared through FlashAlert and our Facebook page as significant updates become available. Once again, we express empathy for Dane’s family. We also want to thank our community for their compassion and assistance. Our teams are working to bring Dane home.Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post
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03/08/2025

Media Release March 5, 2025 - 2:45pm Search for Dane Paulsen - Summary of Seach and Continued Efforts The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing search operations for Dane Paulsen. Investigators continue to follow up on informational tips. Below is a comprehensive update on the full operation, what has been accomplished, and plans for continuing efforts to bring Dane home. Dane’s Disappearance On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at approximately 4:25 PM the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office was notified of a missing 2-year-old male, Dane Paulsen. At the time of his disappearance, Dane was reported to be playing in the yard of the residence located near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway in Siletz, Oregon. Dane was wearing a grey fuzzy hoody with ears, blue and white shoes, and black pants. He has brown hair and green eyes. A gold, 1990's station wagon was seen in the area before Dane went missing and was initially listed as a vehicle of interest. Between law enforcement and community tips, the vehicle and driver were located on March 2nd. After officials thoroughly interviewed and investigated both the driver and car, they were found to be unrelated to Dane’s disappearance and are no longer a point of interest in this operation. Initial Search Efforts Upon notification of Dane’s disappearance, members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Siletz Valley Fire, Oregon State Police, Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue responded to the scene. Investigators interviewed Dane’s parents and emergency personnel immediately began searching the residential property and surrounding areas. In addition to ground searches, aerial drones with thermal imaging also allowed responders to widen the initial (and ongoing) search. Officials, Sheriff’s Office volunteers from Search and Rescue and the Mounted Posse searched the property and surrounding area. This search included the home and structures, neighboring properties, nearby roads, rough terrain including forested areas with thick, dense brush, and portions of the Siletz River and riverbanks. In addition to official agencies and their volunteer groups, community volunteers showed up in mass to help search. The Elks Toketee Illahee Campground Host took the lead to organize community volunteers to help lead additional efforts from Saturday, March 1st through Tuesday, March 4th. Although official search operations continued during the evenings and dark hours, community volunteers were encouraged to pause their search due to safety concerns related to visibility and navigation made worse in the rough terrain. Overall Search Efforts: Since the initial notification, search efforts have continued. Here is a snapshot of what has been covered so far. - Between emergency responders and community members, 682 acres and 341 cumulative walking miles have been covered by ground searchers. - Marine enforcement teams from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering sheriff’s offices have searched 14 miles of the Siletz River by boat. At least 4 watercrafts have been utilized and 22 divers have searched a 2 mile stretch of the river. - 40 Investigators have followed up on at least 195 tips and leads. Many of these tips led to action including further follow up, interviews, evidence collection, reviewing photos and video footage, and other investigative actions. At least 119 tips from the tip line have been received and reviewed. - More than 200 community volunteers reported to the volunteer staging area coordinated by the Elks Campground Host to assist with the search. - Specialized equipment, highly trained personnel, and subject matter experts have been active. - - Approximately 88 certified Search and Rescue Members. - - 2 Mounted Posse volunteers. - - 4 drones with certified operators. Some of these drones included thermal imaging. - - A Sign Cutter, which is a highly trained individual that uses tracking techniques to find and follow signs left behind by people or animals. - - 6 human trailing canines (K9s). This includes specialized K9s for water searches, human scent K9s (which can focus on one scent and track accordingly), and human remains detection K9s. - Supporting emergency responders from: - - Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office - - - Patrol - - -Investigations - - -Marine - - -Administration - - -Community Services - - -Emergency Management - - -Search and Rescue - - -Mounted Posse - - FBI - - Lincoln City Police Department - - Newport Police Department - - Oregon State Police - - Siletz Valley Fire - - Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit - - Mary’s Peak Search and Rescue - - Region 3 K9 - - Benton County Sheriff’s Office - - Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office - - Crook County Sheriff’s Office - - Coos County Sheriff’s Office - - Lane County Sheriff’s Office - - Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office - - Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Ongoing Efforts The terrain in the overall search area includes surrounding properties, forested, rough terrain, and the Siletz River and riverbanks. Due to a thorough search and coverage of these areas, search operations will now be focusing on a more concentrated area, highlighting the Siletz River. Emergency responders have had watercraft searching the river since the morning of Sunday, March 2nd and divers began searching the river on Monday, March 3rd. With the surrounding land being as thoroughly searched as possible, evidence has indicated the need to concentrate further search efforts on the Siletz River. Though the land within the search area has been thoroughly combed, we cannot guarantee the areas are clear. Even with specialized equipment and search K9s, it is possible to miss a small child that may be hidden by thick brush or other visual impairments. Although there is currently no evidence to suggest criminal activity in Dane’s disappearance, investigators continue to review tips reported to the tip line. Community members and the media can expect updates as significant information becomes available. How Community Members Can Help: - Share official updates found on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office FlashAlert and Facebook page. - Currently there is no evidence to suggest criminal activity in Dane’s disappearance. We still ask the public to report relevant information to the tip line: 541-265-0669. When sharing information that may help us bring Dane home, be as specific as possible. Note the time, exact location, and get clear photos or videos when possible. - Although the Elks Toketee Illahee Campground Host is no longer able to organize community volunteers, volunteers may choose to gather at the campground to continue their own efforts: 20590 Siletz Hwy, Siletz, Oregon 97380 - If community members choose to continue their search (in addition to emergency responders), keep these things in mind: - - Please avoid areas with active searching by emergency responders or certified personnel. - - Do not search during the night or dark hours. - - Carry safety equipment such as first aid kit, extra water and food, whistle, flashlight, etc. - - Dress appropriately for the weather and terrain. Wear layers, bring waterproof clothes, and sturdy shoes. - - If you are choosing to search the river or riverbanks, wear a life jacket. - - Before you set out, have a safety plan in place. Let someone know exactly where you are headed and when you will return. - - Remember that private property cannot be searched without updated permission from the owner. Updates will continue to be shared through FlashAlert and our Facebook page as significant updates become available. Once again, we express empathy for Dane’s family. We also want to thank our community for their compassion and assistance. Our teams are working to bring Dane home.Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post
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03/05/2025

Media Release March 4, 2025 Search for Dane Paulsen - 9am Update 3/4/25, 9:00AM – Siletz Oregon The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing active search operations for Dane Paulsen. Investigators are following up on informational tips. Ground, water, and air searches are ongoing. Community members interested in helping with search efforts can continue to report to the staging area during daylight hours. Community volunteer staging area: Elks Toketee Illahee campground, 20590 Siletz Hwy, Siletz, Oregon 97380. Community members can also help by sharing official updates found on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office FlashAlert and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon. Please continue to report relevant information to the tip line: 541-265-0669 Updates will be shared through FlashAlert and our social media as they become available. The next media release is expected this evening (March 4, 2025), unless major updates become available sooner. Once again, we thank our community for their compassion and assistance. Our team and the community are working to bring Dane home. FlashAlert: Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office News via Flashalert.netflashalert.netOn March 1, 2025, at approximately 4:25 PM the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office was notified of a missing 2-year-old child at a residence near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway in Siletz, Oregon. Members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Siletz Valley Fire, Oregon State Police, Newport Police...
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03/04/2025

Media Release March 3, 2025 Search for Dane Paulsen - 4pm Update The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies have continued active search operations and followed up on informational tips in the search for Dane Paulsen throughout today. These efforts are ongoing with officials completing additional ground, water, and air searches. The investigation team continues to follow up on leads from community members. Official search efforts are planned through this evening and into tomorrow. Community members are not encouraged to search during the evening hours due to decreased visibility and increased chance of injury. Community members can help by sharing official updates which can be found on our FlashAlert and Facebook page and by reporting relevant information to the tip line: 541-265-0669 So far, 311 miles have been covered and 682 acres have been searched. Of those 682 acres, community volunteers searched 230 acres, for which we are incredibly grateful. Additionally, the following resources have been deployed during the search for Dane: - 88 Certified Search and Rescue Members - 4 Watercraft - 13 Divers - 4 Drones - 6 Human Trailing K9s - 40 Investigators - More than 140 Community Volunteers Updates will continue to be shared through FlashAlert and our social media as they become available. The next media release is expected tomorrow morning March 4, 2025, unless major updates become available sooner. Once again, we thank our community for their compassion and assistance. Our team and the community are working to bring Dane home.
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03/03/2025

Media Release March 2, 2025, 6:00pm Search for Dane Paulsen - Update On Saturday March 1, 2025, at about 4:25pm, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing 2-year-old male (Dane Paulsen) from his residence near Milepost 21 on HWY 229, north of Siletz, Oregon. A vehicle and an adult male, both of which were not known to the family, were noted near a bridge close to the residence approximately 30 minutes prior to the juvenile’s disappearance. Through a community tip, this vehicle and operator have since been located. Following further investigation, this subject and the vehicle are no longer a point of interest. We thank our community for sharing information and tips related to this investigation. At the time of Dane’s disappearance, he was playing in the front yard of their residence and out of sight of his parents. Dane is friendly and fearless, and is comfortable around strangers and water, but cannot swim. Dane is known to love water and vehicles. At this time, Dane is still missing. Investigators are following up on numerous leads, including investigating various leads provided by our community. We have multiple Search and Rescue Teams and Sheriff’s Posse, along with community volunteers, searching the area. Marine Teams and divers are searching the river. The Lincoln County Major Crime Team and the FBI are also assisting with investigative leads. At this time, Dane’s disappearance does not meet the criteria to use the Amber Alert system. Our team will continue to share updates and information via FlashAlert and social media. There is no evidence at this time to suggest criminal actions are involved in this incident. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, including the enforcement division, Search and Rescue (SAR), and Mounted Posse, is being assisted by Oregon State Police, Lincoln City Police Department (PD), Newport PD, FBI, Siletz Valley Fire, Lane Co SO, Clackamas Co SO, Polk Co SO, Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit, Mary’s Peak SAR, and Region 3 K9. So far, 382 acres have been searched and 283 miles have been covered. The following resources have been deployed in the initial 24 hours of Dane’s disappearance: - 88 Certified Searcher and Rescue Members - 4 Watercraft - 4 Divers - 4 Drones - 6 Human Trailing K9s - 40 Investigators - 138 Community Volunteers Family resources are being provided by the FBI’s Victim Services Division. How Can the Community Help: Although our teams will continue to work through the evening, community members are not encouraged to continue their search until daylight tomorrow. - Those that are interested in joining search efforts can go to the staging area and check in with the camp host at Elks Toketee Illahee campground at 20590 Siletz Hwy, Siletz, Oregon 97380. - Continue to report information that is relevant to Dane’s disappearance or may bring him home to the tip line: 541-265-0669 Once again, we thank our community for their compassion and assistance. Our team and the community are working tirelessly to bring Dane home.Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post
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