The search for Dane Paulsen focuses on the river

Siltz Ore. (KPTV)-The search for the missing two-year-old Dane Paulsen has entered a fifth day, and now the crews are concentrating on the river near the boy's house.

The toddler Oregon was registered as missing in his house in Lincoln County on Saturday.

Since then, hundreds of people have been looking for the boy who, according to the Sheriff's office, covers an area of ​​a square mile.

At a press conference on Tuesday, the law enforcement agencies stated that they re -focus their efforts on the Siletz River.

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A resident who works right next to the Paulsen family in Depoe Bay says that the members of the community hold on to hope.

“I hope the family will get their son back,” said Dennis Dole. “We may be small here in Depoe Bay, but the surrounding cities in Depot Bay make a large family as a community. We help you as much as possible, no matter what happens. I am actually happy that I not only help our community, but also the communities from states to help us and try to bring back this little boy. “

So far, the divers have searched at least two miles of the Siletz River, but the sheriff said that they will not be held at a press conference on Tuesday.

Drones, divers, dogs and rescue teams will continue to watch in and around the Siletz River, said Spano.

The Major Crime Team from Lincoln County and the FBI also support the investigation, according to the authorities.

The authorities previously said that the child was “friendly and fearless and convenient in terms of strangers and water, but cannot swim” and is “known for loving water and vehicles”.

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