Found Deceased Siletz, OR - 2yo Dane Paulsen, missing from yard of residence, 01 MAR 2025

[Bounceycat]

Missing 2-Year-Old in Lincoln County: Search Efforts Underway - Right Now Oregon

On March 1, 2025, a 2-year-old boy named Dane Paulsen went missing in Siletz, Oregon. Emergency personnel are searching for him, aided by drones, and seeking information about a suspicious gold station wagon.

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Official Release: On 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 Department, Lincoln City Police Department, and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue responded to the scene. Emergency personnel immediately began searching the residential property and surrounding areas on foot and air with the assistance of aerial drones. The drones have cameras and thermal imaging equipment.

 

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Dane was last seen in the yard of 20738 Siletz Highway at approximately 4:30 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 Dane was last seen wearing a dark gray fuzzy hoodie, black pants and blue/white shoes. Dane has brown hair that is shaved on the sides and long on the top He has green eyes

MISSING Dane Paulsen
Location: Lincoln County, OR
Last Seen: March 1, 2025
Age: 2
Height: 2'6"
⚖ Weight: 45

If you have any information, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff at 541-265-0777

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Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a two year-old child named Dane Paulsen. Dane was last seen in the yard of 20738 Siletz Highway at approximately 4:30 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 Dane was last seen wearing a dark gray fuzzy hoodie, black pants and blue/white shoes. Dane has brown hair that is shaved on the sides and long on the top He has green eyes and is approximately 2 1/2 feet tall and weighs approximately 45 pounds. If you have any information about Dane’s disappearance or his whereabouts please call the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 541-265-0777. 

 

[Bounceycat]

Missing 2-year-old prompts massive search effort in Siletz, Oregon

A massive search effort continues for a 2-year-old child in Siletz, Oregon. He was last seen near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway on March 1.

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Approximately 100-150 community volunteers "have combed a large area surrounding the property." The Sheriff also reported they are following up on tips related to the car of interest seen in the area where Dane went missing.

"Based on the information available at this time, the only information our investigators have is a vehicle of interest (no license plate or further information) seen in the area prior to the child's disappearance, however, there is no link showing this vehicle is directly involved in the disappearance of Dane Paulsen," said Shanks in answer to an inquiry regarding why an Amber Alert has not been issued, so far.

 

[MassGuy]

Missing 2-year-old prompts massive search effort in Siletz, Oregon

A massive search effort continues for a 2-year-old child in Siletz, Oregon. He was last seen near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway on March 1.

katu.com

Approximately 100-150 community volunteers "have combed a large area surrounding the property." The Sheriff also reported they are following up on tips related to the car of interest seen in the area where Dane went missing.

"Based on the information available at this time, the only information our investigators have is a vehicle of interest (no license plate or further information) seen in the area prior to the child's disappearance, however, there is no link showing this vehicle is directly involved in the disappearance of Dane Paulsen," said Shanks in answer to an inquiry regarding why an Amber Alert has not been issued, so far.

That makes sense. I think the far more likely scenario is that he wandered off.

ETA: I hate that river being there...

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Rooting for him to be located safe very soon. I hope the local community is rallying around this family and taking care of all of their needs right now.

 

[tealrose]

I'm a bit puzzled... if he was at the address stated (20738), the front yard would have been quite a ways back from the road, with an entire residence and it's yard (20736) between him and the road. Appears to be all one piece of property.

AND there's a fence/gate and foliage between 20736 and the highway. It sort of appears that the entire front property (and possibly both) are fenced.

I don't like the river right there, either... but unless it's unfenced, or there's an ungated path down to the river through those trees, I can't imagine a 2yo managing to get to it. And any of those options are quite a ways for a toddler.

I mean, granted, the fencing is 3-strand barbed wire... but most 2yos still aren't going to mess with it. Curious is he's just turned two or if he's closer to three... gonna make a big difference in how far he could get.

So, was the gate open? Where'd the info about the vehicle come from? Are there custody issues at play?

 

[Chimera]

Following.
Guessing he must have wandered away.
Was he outside with an adult and they became distracted for a while ?
It only takes a moment.
Wondering if they looked for him by themselves for 10-15 min. or so.
Didn't read it yet at the links, but have they utilized sar dogs ?

Hope he's found soon, two years old is so vulnerable.
Imo.

 

[Knox]

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon​

***Search Update on missing child north of Siletz, Oregon*** (7 Hours Ago)

Message to community volunteers participating in the search of two year old Dane Paulsen:

Community volunteers wishing to assist in the search of two year old Dane Paulsen are being asked to stay out of the primary search area. The primary search area is located from the steel bridge to Huhtala Road. Search and Rescue teams continue to conduct methodical searches of this area. Several resources, including aerial drones, tracking canines, watercraft, and human behavior tracking resources are currently deployed. Those wishing to assist can stage at the Elks Campground. The park host will be the point of contact to direct volunteer search parties.

Again, we would like to thank the support we are receiving from community members in this search.

 

[Knox]

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon​

Media Release (9 Hours Ago)
March 2, 2025
Missing Child - Siletz, Oregon

On 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 Department, Lincoln City Police Department, and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue responded to the scene. Emergency personnel immediately began searching the residential property and surrounding areas on foot and air with the assistance of aerial drones. The drones have cameras and thermal imaging equipment.

The child, Dane Paulsen, was last known to be playing in the yard of the residence at the time of his disappearance. He was wearing a grey fuzzy hoody with ears, blue and white shoes, and black pants. Dane has brown hair and green eyes.

The Sheriff's Office has also listed a late 90's gold colored station wagon as a vehicle of interest. A vehicle matching this description was seen in the area before Dane went missing. The Sheriff's Office is requesting anyone who may have information relating to Dane's disappearance or information relating to a vehicle matching this description to call our Tip Line at 541-265-0669 or our non-emergency dispatch at 541-265-0777.

The Sheriff's Office would like to acknowledge and thank the approximately 150 community members who responded and searched the surrounding area upon receiving information of Dane's disappearance. The active search for Dane is ongoing.

 

[Knox]

That makes sense. I think the far more likely scenario is that he wandered off.

ETA: I hate that river being there...

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Not sure if we should be more concerned about the proximity of the river or the gold station wagon. Personally I'm more concerned about a potential abduction at this point. Hwy 229 provides a quick exit out of the area.
ETA - I see the SO has excluded the car as a factor.

Hopefully the LCSO offers an update soon on what direction their investigation is focused on.

 

[Knox]

A car of interest was described earlier in the search process, but a Lincoln County spokesperson updated the public on March 2, around 4:40 p.m., that the car is no longer of interest to the case. During the same press conference, the spokesperson elaborated their decision not to push out an Amber Alert, saying they didn't believe criminal actions were involved, and the case did not meet the criteria for an alert.

Missing 2-year-old prompts massive search effort in Siletz, Oregon

A massive search effort continues for a 2-year-old child in Siletz, Oregon. He was last seen near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway on March 1.

katu.com

From the pictures, it looks like their are focused on the Siletz river.

 

[Marie A]

This just hurts my heart.
That poor baby.
Water right there and certainly not fenced.
He’s been gone over 24 hours now.
Praying for a miracle.
Please let them find this sweet child alive

 

[Chimera]

Temps at night there can get down to the upper 30's, so hypothermia is a danger for a toddler.
It doesn't have to be snowy for freezing to occur with small children or elderly.
I keep checking back here hoping for good news.
So sorry for his worried family.
Imo.

 

[Knox]

Following.
Guessing he must have wandered away.
Was he outside with an adult and they became distracted for a while ?
It only takes a moment.
Wondering if they looked for him by themselves for 10-15 min. or so.
Didn't read it yet at the links, but have they utilized sar dogs ?

Hope he's found soon, two years old is so vulnerable.
Imo.

Based on the timelines known so far, I think all your thoughts are correct. You look away for a short time and little ones like Dane are gone. How horrible for his Mom & Dad, heartbreaking situation.

 

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon

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.

 

[Knox]

Lots of chatter in the comments of the Siletz Neighborhood Watch Facebook page.

Approximately 20 law enforcement officers with that car pulled over……..

It's not related per LCSO, FYI.

 

[annemc2]

This is hitting the locals especially hard, as the family owns a popular restaurant in the community. Photo of mom with pregnant with baby Dane just about 24 hours before he was born - Third generation of ownership

 

[swanniee11]

Find Dane FB Facebook his mother appears to have started this page

 

[snoflake20]

Sheriff's office hopes to bring in fresh search crews Monday for 2-year-old Siletz boy missing since Saturday afternoon • YachatsNews.com

This story was updated at 10 p.m. Sunday with new developments from Sunday’s search By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office hopes to bring in more and […]

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Local newspaper has a well written article about the search.