3 Members Of Missing Family Found Alive

Police Still Searching For Husband Of Family That Was Missing Since Thanksgiving

(CBS/AP)  Authorities say three of the four members of a San Francisco family that disappeared during a family vacation in Oregon more than a week ago were found alive Monday.

A helicopter spotted Kati Kim, 30, waving an umbrella at about 1:45 p.m., CBS News reports. Her two young daughters, Penelope, 4, and Sabine, 7 months, were also found in the family's car. But Kim's husband, James, was not with them. He left two days ago to look for help, police said. The search for him continues.

Kim and the two girls were airlifted from the scene to Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass. They are reported to be in good condition, authorities said.

"Mom arrived in an ambulance smiling and waving," Linda Rankin, vice president for patient care at the hospital, told The Associated Press. She said all three were in good condition, and would spend the night at the hospital.

During the past several days, authorities combed highways and byways using snow machines and helicopters. They also tried to track the family by tracing their credit history and cell phone signals.

Helicopters with thermal imaging technology were added to the search Monday night, and searchers were following the father's footprints over a ridge and down into a drainage.

When the father struck out for help, he left wearing only tennis shoes, pants, a sweater and a jacket. His family said he had outdoor experience, and Oregon State Police Lt. Doug Ladd said there is "a very reasonable chance" that he is still alive. Russell said the family reported that he had eaten berries in the area, but they weren't sure if they were poisonous.

The mother was found near the Rogue River in the area of Bear Camp Viewpoint. Roads through the area often are used as shortcuts to Gold Beach on the south Oregon coast, but can be impassible in the winter.

The family was seen at a restaurant in Roseburg, Ore., on Nov. 25, when they were about to set off on a drive of about 135 miles to the Gold Beach area to stay at the Tu Tu Tun Lodge after a vacation in Seattle. The hotel reportedly received an early evening phone call from the Kims saying they would be arriving at the hotel later than expected, CNET, James Kim's employer, reported on its Web site.

But they never arrived and were listed as missing after they failed to return home in San Francisco last Monday.

The search included state troopers, California Highway Patrol officers, deputies from the Josephine, Jackson and Douglas County sheriff's offices, the San Francisco Police Department, air crews and the Coast Guard. Private search crews hired by family members included helicopters.

The family had also set up a Web site.

Some of the searchers were had checked possible routes on remote roads, some near 4,000 feet in elevation with frozen snow, said Lt. Gregg Hastings, state police spokesman.

"The Josephine County Sheriff's Office reports that these are prime Christmas tree cutting areas," said a state police Internet news alert.

Kim is a senior editor for CNET Networks in San Francisco who covers digital audio and co-hosts a weekly video podcast for the Crave gadgets blog on CNET.

[sharncedar]

I once got sidetracked onto a nasty road in that area - the road twisted and turned and plummeted 1000's of feet. Would be really nasty in snow.

[tonnie45]

I hope the family is found safe and sound. My prayers go out to them and the other family members.

i hope they are found too. this is horrible.

[swift2--2008]

I don't know James Kim, but he became a friend of sorts from his work on TechTV, and later on tech podcasts. His advice is always smart and wise. My heart goes out to him and his family, and all the people who know him.

[jetlizhan]

What a beautiful family - Lord please let them be found safe and sound.

Lets all hope the father is found safe and sound. I wish he had stayed with his vehicle, which I understand is advisable for people in their situation. Best wishes for a happy outcome. It is great to see they were not victims of foul play!!!

[karenopa]

Our Prayers are with the Kim family that James will be found safe.

[monireed]

grateful and thankful for the safe recovery of this precious family to all higher powers. continued positive thoughts and well wishes for the quick and safe return of the father as well.
btw, mr. kim is a person (korean), not an inanimate object (oriental)

[nothappyatall]

"Praise the lord"??

If there was one these people wouldn't have gotten in this situation in the FIRST place.

[ToppyToo]

So happy to learn the Kati and the girls are all right. What a miracle after over a week in the elements! Still praying for James to be found and alive. I too wish he had stayed with the car, but after waiting a week to be found, I suppose he felt he had to do something.

BTW, God did not do this...He did not turn the car onto that road. We all have free will, freedom of choice. None of us make the best use of free will even on our best days all the time.

[greenfrost04]

Please stop criticizing Mr. Kim, nobody is perfect, no one wants this happend. It is hard time to the family. BTW, Korean people is as good as anyone here.

[gramto7]

"Praise the lord"??

If there was one these people wouldn't have gotten in this situation in the FIRST place.
Posted by newster1

Does anyone besides me think that newster1 is Michael Newdow who raised such a ruckus when his daughter said the Pledge of Allegiance?

[nothappyatall]

I'm not Newdow, but I object to school prayers AND the pledge being foisted off on kids in school, sporting events etc just because they happen to be a captive audience that feels pressured to go along with everyone else like dumb sheeple.