Search Intensifies For James Kim

30-year old Kati Kim, and daughters 4-year old Penelope and 7-month old Sabine were found by search & rescue crews yesterday.

(GRANTS PASS) - Search efforts have continued around-the-clock for 35-year-old James Kim who was last seen leaving the location where his vehicle was found by searchers Monday afternoon.

Kim was reported by his wife to have left their car Saturday, December 2nd, at 7:45 AM in attempt to obtain help.

Approximately 100 individuals are involved with the search efforts focusing on the Big Windy Creek Drainage about 30 miles of Grants Pass north of Bear Camp Road.

According to Josephine County Sheriff's Office, the section of focus is a 5 mile long canyon and is about five miles from where the car was found.

At about 1:45 PM Monday, search & rescue officials were notified that a vehicle and a female waving an umbrella were spotted by a helicopter search crew near the Rogue River in the area of Bear Camp Viewpoint off Bear Camp Road. The location is near the Curry / Josephine County line in Josephine County.

30-year old Kati Kim, and daughters 4-year old Penelope and 7-month old Sabine were transported to Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass.

Kati, and 4-year-old Penelope were released from the hospital but will stay with 7-month-old Sabine, who needs some extra care.

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Jae Kwon December 16, 2006 5:04 pm (Pacific time)

it is a sad irony that this successful asian man's downfall was partially due to bad driving. Echoes of the tragedy of Achilles come to mind. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kim's.

jessica December 8, 2006 8:35 am (Pacific time)

i may be young but i even know it does no detmin on how good look or no so good look it noes not depand on the sadness of this family i wish much hope for this family in the futcher i am so sorry for the lose of the family may good be with you

tabitha December 7, 2006 12:00 pm (Pacific time)

aks - I am surprised you actually took the time to write that. You must be ugly. My prayers are with the Kim family. However, I suppose it would not be lesser tragedy had he not left a family.

tonya December 7, 2006 10:36 am (Pacific time)

Kim will always be know as a hero to his family and all of us who hoped he would have been found alive

aks December 7, 2006 3:10 am (Pacific time)

naomi- This would not be a lesser tragedy if the wife was ugly.

Jimmy December 7, 2006 2:39 am (Pacific time)

His family hiring the helicopters is what saved his family.

naomi December 6, 2006 11:13 pm (Pacific time)

Truly I am sorry for the loss of this young man starting in life with his beautiful wife. My love goes out to all familys who have lost a loved one in such a tragic and heroic way. May you all find peace in your hearts, and keep on living and loving. Love~peace~hope naomi~

common sense December 6, 2006 9:49 pm (Pacific time)

every detail with this story, every choice made by this man, has been wrong. freezing weather conditions and out in the middle of nowhere. why would one venture outside with only tennis shoes and a windbreaker? hmm.. RIP nonetheless.

anne December 6, 2006 9:39 pm (Pacific time)

ALWAYS travel with clothing and food and water no matter where you are going. SOOO very sad.

Anika December 6, 2006 2:25 pm (Pacific time)

I'm so sorry... he didn't make it. But you could try to offer your condolences to the Kim family. He died trying to save his family. http://www.jamesandkati.com/

P December 6, 2006 11:05 am (Pacific time)

mo mo How can you be so ruthless...he left a number of items..how can u say he is not alive...

mo-mo December 6, 2006 6:49 am (Pacific time)

if he took his pants off he's most defenitaly suffering from frost bite. and after 9 days, he shouldnt be alive, sadly.

Andrew in Detroit December 5, 2006 10:31 pm (Pacific time)

Any updated news on the James Kim story would be appreciated

Ev December 5, 2006 8:48 pm (Pacific time)

I am praying for James Kim. Dear Lord send your angels to James, warm him, let him feel your embrace and give him the strength to go on.

richar newman December 5, 2006 4:03 pm (Pacific time)

Why dont they drop food from orange colored parachutes with flairs?

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