Missing Oregon toddler Dane Paulsen’s cause of death was drowning, medical examiner confirms

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office gave an update Thursday on the case of the missing toddler found dead in the Siletz River earlier this week.

A diver found 2-year-old Dane Paulsen at around 11 a.m. Tuesday, bringing a tragic end to an 11-day search for the boy.

The state medical examiner confirmed his cause of death was drowning after an autopsy on Wednesday. There was no evidence that indicated additional trauma to the body, the medical examiner’s office said.

“Dane’s disappearance has been absolutely heartbreaking. Recovering his body has given his family some closure and answers,” Lincoln County Sheriff Adam Shanks said. “But I know the grief and processing of this tragedy is ongoing and will be overwhelmingly difficult.”

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