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| Update Regarding Information Discussed at 10:00 A.M. Briefing RE: Search for James Kim | ||
| 12/05/2006 | ||
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Lieutenant Gregg Hastings Public Information Officer Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247 Search efforts have continued around-the-clock for 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 a.m. in attempt to obtain help. He failed to return at the pre-determined time of 1:00 p.m. 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. Elevation in the area is about 3,000 feet. 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. The following agencies have been involved in the search efforts for James Kim: • Josephine County Sheriff's Office
• Jackson County Sheriff's Office• Oregon State Police • Curry County Sheriff's Office • Douglas County Sheriff's Office • Lane County Sheriff's Office • Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office • Klamath County Sheriff's Office • Coos County Sheriff's Office • Del Norte County Sheriff's Office • Bureau of Land Management • US Forest Service Resources currently being utilized: • Ground units on foot • 4x4 vehicles • Helicopters (3 – Carson Helicopters secured by the Kim family; 1 – Jackson County) • Sno-Cats • Rafts (2) • Canines (available if needed) Specialized units: • Eugene Mountain Rescue No further information to release. The next media briefing is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. at the same location in Merlin. ### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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