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Missing 2-year-old child found dead in Oregon, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The child, who was 2 years old, was last seen at a specific location. Authorities received a report of the missing child at 4:30 a.
A search was launched after a child was reported missing. The child, who was 2 years old, was last seen at a specific location. Authorities received a report of the missing child at 4:30 a.m. and began searching the area.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office and state police responded to the scene. Unfortunately, the child was found dead about an hour after the search started.
Further details about the circumstances of the child's death are not available, but an investigation is underway.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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