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CNET Editor's body found by Searchers (Update #941)
CNET TV ^ | 12-04-06 | From CNET TV

Posted on 12/04/2006 3:18:35 PM PST by sockmonkey

Wife and two daughters of senior editor James Kim found in Oregon; search is still on for James Kim, who left the car on foot two days ago.

The wife and daughters of missing CNET senior editor James Kim have been found alive and airlifted to a local hospital, authorities announced at a press conference in Merlin, Ore., Monday afternoon.

James Kim left the car on snowshoes two days ago to seek help and has not been found, the official said. The search for him continues.

According to the official speaking at the news conference, the conditions of Kati, Penelope and Sabine are not yet known. More details are expected at a press conference at 5 p.m. PST, which CNET will stream live.

Kati Kim reportedly flagged down a helicopter rented by families of the missing persons.

After searches in Oregon's Curry and Douglas counties, new information on missing CNET senior editor James Kim and his family narrowed the search back to the Bear Camp area in Josephine County, according to reports Monday.

A cell phone tower received a signal from one of the family's cell phones at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday near Glendale, but officials say the signal is only an indicator the family could have been within 26 miles of Glendale at that time, according to a report in The Oregonian.


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; US: California; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: beprepared; cnet; family; jameskim; kim; missing; missingfamily; oregon; pragmatism
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To: Howlin

Thanks, Howlin.

I plugged in Glendale and Gold Beach (their destination that night) and Mapquest does put them on this forest service road.

Dumb. They have to rethink their algorithm.


141 posted on 12/04/2006 4:52:45 PM PST by Phsstpok (Often wrong, but never in doubt)
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To: Phsstpok

I was born in Texas, but my dad was in the Air Force so I lived all over the world. I now live in western South Dakota, but spent 30 years in Wyoming. It is still and always will be my favorite state. That said, the Black Hills of South Dakota are pretty wonderful. Super conservative (like Wyoming) and beautiful (like Wyoming).


142 posted on 12/04/2006 4:53:24 PM PST by Rushmore Rocks
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To: Phsstpok
MapQuest has got a disclaimer right down at the bottom of the page:

These directions are informational only. No representation is made or warranty given as to their content, road conditions or route usability or expeditiousness. User assumes all risk of use. MapQuest and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use.

Most folks probably don't even notice it (or will claim they didn't.) But disclaimers don't necessarily save you.

143 posted on 12/04/2006 4:54:10 PM PST by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: Jrabbit
Can't we just hold on to hope and best wishes for this man til he's found. There will be plenty of time to call him stupid and dumb and reckless, etc. after he's located.

I think he made a common error for someone in this situation, so I certainly wouldn't call him dumb or reckless. It is unfortunate, though, because by using the materials and food available to him around the car he probably could sustain his family for at least a week. Quite possibly longer.

144 posted on 12/04/2006 4:55:31 PM PST by NittanyLion
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To: Jrabbit
The idea is to save SOMEBODY ELSE's life, while people are paying attention. If this thread keeps one person from sallying forth into the backcountry unprepared, that will be a good thing.

I've already learned a good plan for a smoke signal that I had never even thought of.

The dad is in the hands of God now, nothing we say or do here will have the slightest effect on the outcome.

Except, probably, sincere prayers.

145 posted on 12/04/2006 4:56:45 PM PST by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: BearWash

I'm not active either but the one slightly hairy flight I had (weather related) was north of Bend, OR along a squall of developing thunderstorms.<<<<

My most uncomfortable was the last leg of my long cross country. Left Santa Barbara for LGB, had checked the weather and all, but a ton of clouds came in underneath me. Finally found a hole after making many bargains, and never forgot it.


146 posted on 12/04/2006 4:58:33 PM PST by Mjaye
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To: NittanyLion
It has been so cold and shivery in the northwest I have had to rush in to the fireplace after just walking out to the mailbox and back. In the 20s with near 100% humidity and some wind will do that. I wouldn't put my chances real high for many days/nights out there without shelter, but I hope a miracle occurs with the dad. Ashland, OR is in the low 40s right now, calm and clear, but the family was found at a somewhat higher elevation and it was colder earlier.
147 posted on 12/04/2006 5:02:25 PM PST by steve86 (Acerbic by nature, not nurture)
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To: mcshot
I won't berate the donut tire now. It's now a good smudge potential.

Everything has a good use. (Sometimes it's as a bad example).

148 posted on 12/04/2006 5:03:53 PM PST by null and void (To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. --Reba McEntire)
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To: null and void

Live conference now on CNET:

http://www.cnettv.com/?live=111991


149 posted on 12/04/2006 5:04:46 PM PST by TruthSetsUFree
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To: Phsstpok

Wonderful news.


150 posted on 12/04/2006 5:05:12 PM PST by hc87
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To: BearWash
I wouldn't put my chances real high for many days/nights out there without shelter, but I hope a miracle occurs with the dad.

I feel the same way. But, maybe he had the foresight to carry some gasoline soaked rags with him on his journey; if he did he could walk by day and start enough of a fire to get him through the nights.

151 posted on 12/04/2006 5:05:57 PM PST by NittanyLion
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To: sockmonkey; trussell

Prayers that he is found ok.


152 posted on 12/04/2006 5:06:39 PM PST by sweetiepiezer (A CARD CARRYING MEMBER OF THE VRWC!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: BearWash
The other thing I learned as a pilot is TURN AROUND when the weather deteriorates. Applies on the ground in many situations as well.

You got that right.

I tried a shortcut through the mountains of Pennsylvania several years ago and the going just got worse and worse. Finally I came upon a group of about 30 snowmobilers who were stranded on the road. I was driving a 4x4 Suburban--better than anything the snowmobilers had--and decided to turn back. The one thing I had on my side was some pick-mattocks to chop through the 4" thick ice to make a turn-around spot. When I got back to civilization I called 911. At first they were totally unconcerned, but I busted their chops until they promised to send somebody up there.

You gotta be prepared before you go and have enough sense to know when it's time to turn around.

153 posted on 12/04/2006 5:06:48 PM PST by Tinian
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To: Jrabbit

And BTW I didn't call the man stupid, dumb, or reckless.


154 posted on 12/04/2006 5:09:40 PM PST by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: Mjaye
Not weather related, but northwest related: my Piper's oil pressure dropped suddenly while touring near Mt. St Helens. Roughly as remote as where these people were found, but with much more rugged terrain and no decent landing field within glide distance. Guardian Angel was with me again and the engine continued running until touch down at Hood River, OR. Swore off the airborne wilderness excursions after that.
155 posted on 12/04/2006 5:09:52 PM PST by steve86 (Acerbic by nature, not nurture)
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To: AnAmericanMother
Daughter hikes on the fourteeners in Colorado. Every now and then they come across a lone hiker and always insist the hiker join their group.

It is very easy to get lost and I just dont' understand hiking alone under any circumstances.

156 posted on 12/04/2006 5:14:25 PM PST by OldFriend (FALLEN HERO JEFFREY TOCZYLOWSKI, REST IN PEACE)
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To: OldFriend

I think my husband has hiked alone when he was younger.

I don't think I'd let him do that now.


157 posted on 12/04/2006 5:16:10 PM PST by luckystarmom
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To: WestVirginiaRebel

I guess you could also tear off strips from the car's tires, siphon gas out of the tank and light them on fire that way...<<<

The news conference says they burned their tires at night to stay warm, so I guess nobody saw the smoke.


158 posted on 12/04/2006 5:17:26 PM PST by Mjaye
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To: sockmonkey

Thank God they have been found! Prayers for the father.


159 posted on 12/04/2006 5:17:45 PM PST by Silly (Still being... Silly)
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To: mountn man

THank you! I would not have thought of a tire fire.

Just told my husband about this and he said he wouldn't have been able to stay with the car,,he would have walked for help. Now maybe he will listen.


160 posted on 12/04/2006 5:18:44 PM PST by cajungirl (no)
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