JUST IN The body of missing CNET editor James Kim has been located, authorities announced Wednesday.

This after his wife and two daughters were found in the initial search. They had been stranded in their car in remote Oregon for nine days after a snowstorm. This is the 11th day that James was missing.

From a site set up by their friends:

A statement for the media -

"The friends and community of the Kim family are deeply saddened by the news received today about James Kim. We want to send out our utmost thanks to the Search and Rescue teams who risked their lives in the efforts to bring James back to us, they are true heroes to risk their own lives for a stranger. As friends we know that we did everything we could to help in the search for the Kim family, which is our only comfort now. We thank the Oregon authorities, the media, and everyone who sent us their thoughts and prayers for their support through this very difficult time. Please continue to keep Kati, Penelope, Sabine and the rest of their family in your thoughts."

- Scott Nelson Windels, friend of James and Kati Kim and family

This story affected me because the daughters are half asian--I could see a little of my daughter's face in the photos. And I could see my family being in the same situation if we were driving around on snowy backroads.

- mike lee - washington, dc