A frantic search is underway for a two-year-old boy who disappeared from his family's front yard in Siletz, Oregon, on Saturday afternoon. Dane Paulsen was last seen playing outside just before 4:30 p.m. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office reports that Dane is comfortable interacting with strangers and drawn to water, although he is unable to swim. He also has a known fascination with vehicles.
Dane Paulsen, 2 (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)
An extensive search effort involving hundreds of individuals, including trained search and rescue teams, law enforcement, and community members, has been mobilized. Divers, drones, K-9 units, and multiple watercraft have been deployed, covering nearly 300 miles in the first 24 hours. Despite these efforts, no trace of the toddler has been found.
Search teams in Oregon (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)
The Lincoln County Major Crime Team and the FBI are assisting local investigators in pursuing various leads. An unidentified vehicle observed near the family's home shortly before Dane's disappearance was initially investigated but has since been cleared. Authorities have stated that the case currently does not meet the requirements for an Amber Alert and there is no indication of foul play.
Search and rescue teams and volunteers (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)
Investigators and FBI agents working on the case (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)
Anyone with information regarding Dane Paulsen's whereabouts is urged to contact the tip line at 541-265-0669.
