I know he has been found, unfortunately, it was too late...=( I feel so sorry for him and his family. I hope he didn't suffer at all.
But my question is, I've read on yahoo article that he has walked on the wilderness for up to 8 miles and his body was found a few miles from their car. Does this mean he tried to go back to his family before it was too late???
2006-12-06 16:49:40 · 8 answers · asked by Tiny 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
no see when he got off the road he probably decided to take a shortcut or somehting because if he did want to go back to the car he just turned around... but probably got lost on the way and i think coincidentally he was headed back towards the car..
it pains me to remember this sad story. i hope no one ever has to ever die this horrible way
2006-12-09 08:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by grly grl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have been trying to get back to his family, but that doesn't seem likely. He would have just walked back straight the way he came, instead of walking down into the ravine and then back east.
What's more likely is that he was disoriented and dilusional from hypothermia. He was taking off his clothes; people who get that cold start feeling warm and get confused.
It's so sad that this tragedy could have been prevented at so many steps along the way:
1. Don't travel by road in extreme winter conditions, especially with young children
2. Don't take shortcuts when they're full of snow
3. If you must drive somewhere, pack basic supplies like food and water, plus emergency supplies like blankets and flares
4. Drive a vehicle suitable for winter roads
5. Stick together!
I feel very bad for what the Kim family went through, and they are in my prayers. Hopefully lots of people will learn from this and more tragedies can be prevented in the future.
2006-12-07 16:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read most of the articles regarding James Kim and I still don't understand why he would travel down big windy creek. First, he promised his wife Katie he will be back by 1:00PM. Second, Big windy creek is very steep...it looks like certain death if he plan to take that route...also that would be lying to his wife...I don't think a good father like him would do that...assuming he is a good father who would not dessert his wife and daughters...
I have read an article that said Katie and James heard Helicopters flying over twice but couldn't contact them...assuming that was true then why would James going down Big Windy Creek...a smart guys like him would try to find way to attract the attention of the helicopters searching for them.
I believe his intention would be to go to Bear Camp Road and see if any car would drive by since that is the route connecting highway 5 to highway 101. It is also might be the place where he can send a SOS signals for helicopters or searchers looking for them...
I believe he started to leave his stranded car around 8 AM so he should probably arrived at Bear Camp Road by 10 AM...If he really plan to leave an SOS message for any searching vehicles going by...it would take him half an hour or an hour to do so and then head back to his family by 1 PM...
So what happened around 10 AM to 11 AM at Bear Camp Road and the logging road intersection???
I don't think James was suffering hypothermia at that time yet...some of you claim that he removed all his clothes...but he fully dressed when found with his back pack on his back...he clothes found were extra clothes he brought with him.
Another point that is pretty stupid is they emphasize he is a hero and such with superhuman strength to swim for miles down Big Windy Creek...that's is just insane...
I would believe that James would rather hike 15 miles down Bear Camp road to the next town then swim down the icy cold water and steep ravine to his death...
If James was stranded by himself I believe he would have hiked all the way down Bear Camp road to the next town...but because of his wife and daugthers I don't think he would desserted them...if he did he would definitely hike along Bear Camp road...
So I would like to ask why he chose Big Windy Creek...Could he have fallen into the ravine and coulnd't get out??? Could he encountered a Bear...or could there even be foul play??? I can't believe no one has raised any of these questions...I really hope that James could really rest in peace...at least he knows his family is safe...but there is still so many unanswered questions...and the coroner don't even know when he died...so sad...
2006-12-08 02:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by asndude7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last article I read said he was walking a "circuitous route" up the road "but apparently abandoned that strategy and began climbing downhill." Looks like he decided to go down the road instead to find help. I'm guessing he would have passed by the car and obviously stopped there if that was the direction he was headed.
2006-12-07 00:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All in all it doesn't matter....whether he was still on his way out for help or on his way back to his family..makes no difference...he was attempting to take care of his family...and what a way to be remembered. WOW!!! my heart goes out to his wife and his children. I pray that his wife carries no "survivor"guilt and I pray that his children will have an ounce of his strength and courage...may they be taught not to forget him!! I know they are young...it is going to be so hard for there mother to explain that daddy is not coming home!!
My heart goes out to all of his family and friends!!!!
2006-12-07 00:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by yidlmama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may have tried to make it back but only he knows what really happened.
2006-12-07 00:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by A Fire Inside 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it meant that theterrain was so rugged that he was unable to move in a straight line. I think he was a hero.
2006-12-07 00:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible, it's still too soon to assume.
2006-12-07 00:53:42 · answer #8 · answered by ask me ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋