SLO County sheriff continues search for missing boy swept away in floodwaters
The search for a local 5-year-old boy swept away in floodwaters in a January storm resumed Sunday, with 35 members of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office’s search and rescue and dive teams looking near San Miguel.
The teams searched north of the River Road Bridge, north of where searchers had previously looked, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Tony Cipolla told The Tribune on Friday.
San Miguel resident Kyle Doan has been missing since Jan. 9, when his mother’s car was overtaken by water in San Marcos Creek as the two were on their way to school. Bystanders were able to save his mom, but Kyle disappeared into the current.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have searched for Doan since then, encountering some early delays due to rainy weather.
The search has garnered national attention, with President Joe Biden offering prayers for the Doan family after visiting the Central Coast on Jan. 19.
According to Cipolla, searchers have recovered “multiple items of personal property from the car,” fa Nike shoe, a lunchbox, laptop, DVDs and a school ID.
A small Nike shoe was recovered shortly after Kyle disappeared.
Kyle Doan fundraiser in Paso Robles
A fundraiser for Kyle Doan and his family will be held Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles.
According to a news release, 90% of all ticket sales will be donated to support the Doan family.
“We are all heartbroken at this tragedy and want to help in any way we can,” Sensorio founders Ken and Bobbi Hunter said in the release.
In addition, green ribbons will be given to visitors to the outdoor art installation in order to “raise awareness and support for Kyle’s family,” the release said.
This story was originally published January 29, 2023 at 11:13 AM.
