Comments on: James Kim and Squatching

By: MassQuatch

MassQuatch — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:01:46 +0000

It’s a damn shame how often it seems like this happens. I’m beginning to think that there needs to be some sort of class in school about how to survive such situations. The way the world is now, not many people go into the woods and don’t have even the basic skills needed to do so. So if they find themselves in a similar situation, they have no clue about what to do, and especially what not to do.

Maybe with a bit of training, this tragedy could have been avoided.

By: ToddPartain

ToddPartain — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:47:02 +0000

My wife and I have been following this story, but we didn’t know he was a friend of Scott’s. Condolences to the Kim, family and to Scott.

By: One Eyed Cat

One Eyed Cat — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:44:56 +0000

More condolences. I was so hoping he would be rescued. There’s been a lot of heartbreaking news lately, and I hope we get some happier news soon.

By: SanFranSquatcher

SanFranSquatcher — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:34:54 +0000

James Kim was a co-worker of mine at Cnet. As time had gone along, I did not expect him to be found alive. Yet despite that, hearing his body had been found was still harsh.

And yet. The fact is, that no one will get out of this life alone. So while he died too young, dying while trying to save his family.. to me that’s a noble death.

Rest In Peace James
Rest in Peace

By: sasquatch

sasquatch — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 01:22:28 +0000

“Black Bear prints” could just be an official story. Sorry to hear about this, I wish the best for his family.

By: kittenz

kittenz — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 23:04:57 +0000

There could be any number of reasons why no Bigfoot footprints were found near the car. Maybe there were no Bigfoot in the area at the time, or maybe they were there but staying under shelter.

We do not know if any other creatures investigated the car, but apparently at least one did investigate James: a black bear. Or maybe it was just coincidence that bear tracks were found near his trail.

I am so glad that mother and children survived. It’s a tragedy that James did not survive too. His children will grow up without him, but they will grow up knowing that their father died for a heroic reason: trying to save their lives.

By: arbigfoothunter

arbigfoothunter — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 22:36:19 +0000

My heart too goes out to the entire family and thank God that more was not lost. Does it strike anyone strange that Bigfoot tracks were not found anywhere in the search area(s) or that a creature(s) did not attempt to curiously see what was happening in and around the car those days and nights? Looking at Autumn Williams website, Grants Pass and the surrounding area has been a well known area for sightings. Again, may the Lord’s blessings be upon James family and friends.

By: vet72

vet72 — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 22:24:25 +0000

A terribly desperate situation and a most difficult decision was made by this courageous man but at a cost. Thankfully his family was saved but his loss is immeasurable. My heartfelt condolences go out to James Kim’s family and friends at this most difficult of times.

By: crgintx

crgintx — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:51:48 +0000

His death is a grim reminder of how quick and indifferent Mother Nature is about individual deaths. My condolences to his family. I wouldn’t go driving at any elevation above 5k feet above sea level when the weather looks like snow and especially in mountainous terrain. I went on a ski trip in Colorado in April 84 that socked in the ski lodge for 3 days and those people were prepared but were getting nervous about getting the roads open after the 2nd day. Mr. Kim’s story sounded like they weren’t prepared for a winter trip.
We’ve had multiple days without power here in Texas even as far south as San Antonio due to ice storms. I would have never take a mountain trip like that without my winter sleeping bags and some form of long distance communication like a portable cb radio or satellite phone.

By: steveg3474

steveg3474 — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:45:03 +0000

It reminds me of that couple a few years ago that got lost in a snowstorm. They left the car to hike out with their baby and got lost worse than they were before. They ended up finding a small cave to shelter in. The dad finally went off to find help. He managed to make it back to the car and someone picked him up. Then a rescue party was sent out to get the mother and child. Everyone survived but both parents lost their toes to frostbite.