Found this on a different local board, that linked this POR story -

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6200473&posted=1#post6200473

Saw this on the news last night, and I hope for his family sake that it turns out for the better. Unfortunately, wearing only sneakers, a heavy coat, jeans and no hat for that period of time, coupled with being wet is a bad thing. I can't help but think this is not going to turn out in a good way.

Well, he was found, just a few hours ago, but -

Update: Search for James Kim Ends; Searches Located Him Deceased - 12/06/06
Josephine County Undersheriff Brian Anderson confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the body of JAMES KIM was found by searchers deceased at approximately 12 noon. His body was found within the area of focus in the Big Windy Creek drainage.

The KIM family requests the media not attempt to contact them and to respect their privacy during this time.

No further information to release at this time.

I have been watching this here locally too.

It happens a lot more that it should.

Californians or people from the valley, just don't get it, IT SNOWS HERE>>>
IN OREGON.

poor folks just where not even close to remotley preparred for "winter travel".

It is too bad it had to happen this way.

My passion (even more than my bronco) is mountain climbing. It is amazing how woefully unprepared people can be. I think they've been living with a quickie mart on every corner for too long. It's real out there, dammit.:banghead

The worst part was, he made a wrong turn down a logging road, went 15 miles, got stuck, and that killed him (along with being massively unprepared, as in not even having a hat). Simple mistakes, compounded.

I'm betting the gate on that logging road gets locked up now, and some new signs put up.

I'm betting the gate on that logging road gets locked up now, and some new signs put up.Could be, but I doubt it, it isn't the first time it happened in the last few years. Ya can't teach those flatlanders everything they need to survive out there. Not meaning to sound tough on them, but facts are facts. Just moved from Jefferson State...;)

Dave :beer

ya know... never mind i said it here:

http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82875&highlight=kim+bronco

Not meaning to sound tough on them, but facts are facts. Just moved from Jefferson State...;)

Dave :beer

Hell yeah:thumbup
wussies stay out of Oregon (northern california too,) or you will die.

ive been on that road, its no place for anyone this time of year. even in the spring/summer its a dangerous 1 lane road and is very very steep terrain. my grandfather owned a wrecker service there in Grants pass and we have dragged out manny rigs either stuck in the snow or clean over the side a good 100' or more.