Penelope Kim was recovered with her mom and sister on December 4, 2006.
Three Family Members Safe
Authorities in Oregon say that Kati Kim and her two children, Sabine and Penelope, were rescued and airlifted to a hospital in Grants Pass, Oregon on Decenber 4, 2006. Unfortunately, James Kim, Kati's husband and father to her children, was found dead two days later, after a failed attempt to find help for his family.
Traits and Habits:
- Penelope is half-Caucasian, half Korean.
Other Possible Locations:
- Glendale
, OR
- Roseburg
, OR
Vehicle To Look For:
- 2005 silver Saab station wagon with personalized plates of "DOE SF".
Associated Persons:
Last updated December 6, 2006
Recovered;
Dec 04, 2006
Mother And Children Safe
Search and rescue teams hired by the Kim family made a major discovery on December 4, 2006.
While combing the rural Oregon countryside, searchers saw Kati Kim waving an umbrella alerting them to the family's whereabouts.
Immediately, Kati, Penelope, and Sabine Kim were recovered and airlifted to a hospital in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Searchers reported that on December 6, 2006, they found the dead body of James Kim, who died while attempting to seek out help for his stranded family.