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Missing Oregon Toddler Dane Paulsen Found Deceased in Siletz River
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has confirmed that Dane Paulsen, a two-year-old reported missing in early March, has been found deceased.
According to authorities, Dane’s body was recovered Tuesday morning at approximately 11:13 a.m. in the Siletz River, about three miles downstream from his family’s property.
The discovery was made after Juan Heredia, a member of Angels Recovery Dive Team, was guided onto the river by a local expert following coordination with the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Adam Shanks expressed his condolences to the grieving family, stating,
“Our thoughts are with the family, who are facing an unbearable sorrow. 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.”
LCSO investigators are currently processing the scene in collaboration with the Lincoln County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Further details regarding the circumstances of Dane’s disappearance and passing have not yet been released.
Authorities commend the efforts of search teams, volunteers, and local community members who assisted in the search.
The investigation remains ongoing.
SURF CITY, N.C. — Emergency crews are battling a large multi-structure fire in Surf City that has already destroyed at least three homes and a large boat, according to reports from the scene and emergency radio traffic.
The blaze reportedly began near 5th Street, directly across from The Trailer Bar, and quickly spread to multiple nearby residences and a docked vessel.
Witnesses described seeing towering flames and heavy smoke visible from several blocks away as firefighters worked to contain the rapidly expanding fire.
Scanner reports indicate that multiple fire departments and emergency agencies from surrounding areas have been dispatched to assist Surf City Fire and Rescue in controlling the blaze and preventing it from spreading further.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire or whether there are any injuries.
Residents in the area were urged to avoid 5th Street and surrounding roads to allow emergency personnel full access to the scene.
This is a developing story, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available from Surf City officials and emergency services.