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Father was allegedly ‘binge watching’ TV show while toddler vanished and drowned in river: court docs
- Aaron Paulsen faces misdemeanor child neglect charges after his son Dane disappeared and drowned in the Siletz River.
- Prosecutors say Dane was left unattended for about 15 minutes while his father reportedly watched television.
- Dane was reported missing on March 1, 2025, prompting an 11-day search before the body was recovered by an independent diver.
- Neighbors had previously complained about unattended children in the home, raising ongoing safety concerns.
- The case has led to court filings and ongoing testimony as authorities prepare for trial.
- Dane loved the water but could not swim, according to court documents.
- The incident followed a chain of related coverage, including updates from KATU and local outlets.
- The child's mother, Cha Met Jackson, was not at the home when Dane disappeared, according to filings.
- The river tragedy occurred in Siletz, Oregon, triggering state-level attention and legal action.
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