The body of a missing Oregon boy was located in a river approximately three miles downstream from his family’s property more than a week after he disappeared from the home’s backyard
Authorities in Lincoln County said that the body of 2-year-old Dane Paulsen was found in the Siletz River at around 11:13 a.m. Tuesday.
“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.”
Dane was reported missing in the afternoon of March 1. He was last seen playing in the front yard of his family’s home “out of sight of his parents.”
Nearly 90 search-and-rescue team members looked for Dane along with 40 investigators, four aerial drones, several human trailing dogs and 140 volunteers.
The boy was described as “friendly, fearless, and comfortable around strangers and water” but “cannot swim.”
