A search is underway in Oregon for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who went missing on March 1 near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway in Siletz, Oregon. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported that Dane was last seen playing in the yard of a home before he disappeared.
Authorities describe Dane as having brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray fuzzy hoodie with ears, black pants, and blue and white shoes. The child is described as friendly and fearless, comfortable around both strangers and water, though he cannot swim. Officials noted that he has a particular interest in water and vehicles.
Initially, investigators identified a late 1990s gold-colored station wagon as a vehicle of interest, as it had been seen in the area around the time Dane went missing. However, authorities have since determined that the vehicle is no longer part of the investigation.
Multiple agencies and volunteers are involved in the search, including the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Siletz Valley Fire, Oregon State Police, Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team. They are continuing efforts to locate the missing child and urge the public to assist by providing any relevant information.
Anyone with tips regarding Dane’s disappearance or details about any suspicious activity in the area is encouraged to call the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 541-265-0669 or the non-emergency dispatch line at 541-265-0777.
