Body of James Kim found in Oregon Wilderness

At this time of loss, our thoughts go out to James' family, friends, and co-workers. May he rest in peace.

From KGW.COM:

MERLIN, Ore. -- The body of James Kim was found Wednesday, after a massive search effort for the missing San Francisco man in the Southern Oregon wilderness.

Josephine County Undersheriff Brian Anderson said the body was found in the Big Windy Creek drainage at 12:03 p.m.

Kim's wife and two children were found safe Monday near their stranded station wagon. The Kims had been missing since Nov. 25, when they left Portland headed home after a holiday trip to the Pacific Northwest to stay at a resort in Gold Beach. The family told their rescuers that James Kim left his family about 7:45 a.m. Saturday in search of help and went the way they had come, saying he would return by 1 p.m. if he found none.

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On Monday, searchers in a helicopter hired by the family spotted Kati Kim, 30, and daughters Penelope, 4, and Sabine, 7 months. They were airlifted to Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass where Sabine was admitted. She was released on Tuesday. All three were described in good condition.

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Earlier, searchers found several items of clothing they believe were left by Kim as clues for rescuers.

According to Hastings, searchers found two gray long-sleeved shirts, a red short-sleeved shirt, a wool sock, a blue skirt, and an Oregon state map cut up in pieces. Hastings said authorities believe these were signs placed by James Kim.

Meanwhile, dense fog Wednesday morning delayed the start of the day's search until 10 a.m. Authorities were dropping supply kits into an area where they believe the San Francisco man was stranded in the snowy Oregon Coast range, hoping the food, supplies, and a heartfelt letter from his family will keep Kim alive until searchers find him.