Update on the Kim family
A San Francisco mother and her two children who
had been missing for nine days were found alive Monday along a snowy roadway in
southwestern Oregon, police said.
A San Francisco mother and her two children who had
been missing for nine days were found alive Monday along a snowy roadway in
southwestern Oregon, police said.
A search continued for the father who left his family two days ago on foot to get help.
Investigators said a helicopter spotted 30-year-old Kati Kim waving an umbrella about 1:45 p.m. PST.
She was with daughters Penelope, 4, and Sabine, 7 months.
They were airlifted to Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass.
“Mom arrived in an ambulance smiling and waving,” said Linda Rankin, vice president for patient care at the hospital.
She said all three were in good condition, and would spend the night at the hospital.
Josephine County Undersheriff Brian Anderson said the family turned off a side road and got stuck in the snow.
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.
Forest Service staff are following James’ footprints through the snow and there is a helicopter with night-vision thermal imaging gear on board trying to find him, now. The search will continue through the night.
A search continued for the father who left his family two days ago on foot to get help.
Investigators said a helicopter spotted 30-year-old Kati Kim waving an umbrella about 1:45 p.m. PST.
She was with daughters Penelope, 4, and Sabine, 7 months.
They were airlifted to Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass.
“Mom arrived in an ambulance smiling and waving,” said Linda Rankin, vice president for patient care at the hospital.
She said all three were in good condition, and would spend the night at the hospital.
Josephine County Undersheriff Brian Anderson said the family turned off a side road and got stuck in the snow.
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.
Forest Service staff are following James’ footprints through the snow and there is a helicopter with night-vision thermal imaging gear on board trying to find him, now. The search will continue through the night.
Posted: Tue - December 5, 2006 at 05:49 AM