Dominguez Family [FOUND SAFE!!] December 17, 2007

[Sumanadevii]

Missing since December 17, 2007..the family of three children ages 18. 14 and l2 were last seen with their father Fredrick Dominguez 38 following a trip to find a christmas tree. The vehicle has been found but no indication that the group returned to the vehicle.

http://www.kcra.com/news/14881955/detail.html

[LiveLaughLuv]

:1222423:

Hoping there are found safe and sound.

[Sumanadevii]

Seven feet of snow has hindered the search for this family in northern California.

http://www.kcra.com/news/14881955/detail.html

[chambord]

Missing since December 17, 2007..the family of three children ages 18. 14 and l2 were last seen with their father Fredrick Dominguez 38 following a trip to find a christmas tree. The vehicle has been found but no indication that the group returned to the vehicle.

http://www.kcra.com/news/14881955/detail.html

I'm so glad you posted this. I've been following this story all morning. How sad, they were out looking for a Xmas tree, and this happens.

Fox News is having an interview with the mom at the top of the hour.

[hinman]

:1222423:Thanks for starting this thread. I was looking earlier to see if any one had started one yet. I hope they find this family soon. For some reason this brings back emories from last year of the family who left for the holidays and took a detour the mother and child was found eventually but the dad had decided to walk for help and when they finally found him he was no longer with us.

[hinman]

I wonder if Fox will still do the interview with the mom they are covering the fire at Eisen hower executive office bldg.

[chambord]

I wonder if Fox will still do the interview with the mom they are covering the fire at Eisen hower executive office bldg.

I know, I've been patiently waiting. I hope this family is found. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

[chambord]

The mom was just interviewed. The children have two cell phones with them, but calls to them are going to voice mail.

Another storm is headed for the region this afternoon.

I hope the authorities can follow the cell phone pings.

[hinman]

Did she say if they are using dogs, I thought I heard they were?

[chambord]

Did she say if they are using dogs, I thought I heard they were?

I didn't hear that, I hope so.

[hinman]

I didn't hear that, I hope so.

Maybe I didn't hear it and was hoping to hear it. Thanks.

[Heidi J.]

Maybe I didn't hear it and was hoping to hear it. Thanks.

Yes, they said they do not need volunteers, because they have expierenced people with dogs.

http://www.sacbee.com/102/story/576625.html

:1187603408.CR.Mothe this is so sad. I am praying they are found soon!

[hinman]

Yes, they said they do not need volunteers, because they have expierenced people with dogs.

http://www.sacbee.com/102/story/576625.html

:1187603408.CR.Mothe this is so sad. I am praying they are found soon!
Thanks Heidi. :1187603408.CR.Mothe I hate stories like this. It breaks my heart, I do love it though when they are found alive it makes you believe in miracles.

[SavannahStar]

Oh this is totally heartbreaking.

Look at this pic of the location where they are searching for them. Absolutely treacherous! :sad0119:

http://i.l.cnn.net/cnn/2007/US/12/19/missing.family.ap/art.search.knvn.jpg

[hinman]

SS thanks for the picture, I can't get the family off my mind. It is jsut heart breaking.

[hinman]

Psychic calls in and tells searchers she sees them in a hut. Reported on fox news.

[SavannahStar]

You're welcome, Hinman. I feel as you do.....I cannot stop thinking of them....right before Christmas. So sad.

[Pauli]

http://media.sacbee.com/smedia/2007/12/18/17/732-dominguez222.embedded.prod_affiliate.4.jpg
The Dominguez family left Paradise after church to drive into the mountains to cut the perfect Christmas tree. They are still missing 48 hours later. From left, father Frederick Dominguez, 38, and his children Christopher, 18, Alexis 14, and Joshua, 12.



http://media.sacbee.com/smedia/2007/12/18/17/61-Snow_Search10.embedded.prod_affiliate.4.JPG

Search-and-rescue teams continue their search for the Dominguez family as snow falls above Inskip on Tuesday. The family was last seen going on a Christmas tree hunt Sunday.

[hinman]

http://www.chicoer.com/ci_7760153?source=most_emailed
8:45 a.m.: Search for missing family resumes
By E-R Staff
Article Launched: 12/19/2007 08:45:41 AM PST


Click photo to enlargeSearch and rescue teams continue their search for the Dominguez family as snow falls above Inskip...«12345»Related Articles
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2:20 p.m.: Paradise family still missing in high country - VIDEOINSKIP — About 100 search and rescue team members, from all over the north state, were out at dawn this morning looking for a Paradise man and his three children, who have not been seen since Sunday afternoon.
Reportedly Frederick Dominguez, 38, his son Chris, 18, daughter Alexis, 15, and 12-year-old son Josh, failed to return from a trip to the Philbrook area about 3 p.m. Sunday to cut down a Christmas tree.

Butte County sheriff's officials report, because of the treacherous conditions in the search area, only trained search and rescue team members will be allowed to take part in the effort.

Authorities planned to establish a road block above Stirling City to turn back any unauthorized individuals from going to the area where the search is taking place.


VIDEO from the scene
MAP of the Inskip area
BROWSE photos from the scene
Lisa Sams, 38, the mother of the children and Dominguez's ex-wife, reported the quartet missing at about 6 p.m. Monday when she learned that no one had seen them. She called Paradise


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police to report them as missing and endangered.
Sams said she believed they all had coats on, but weren't dressed for extremely cold or wet weather. She said her son Chris is an experienced camper, and is familiar with basic survival skills.

At about 9:50 p.m. Monday, searchers discovered the Dominguez vehicle on the Skyway, just a mile north of Inskip.

It was described as a distinctive raised, yellow Chevrolet Silverado that a lot of people around Paradise would recognize.

[Pauli]

video

http://medianewsgroup.a.mms.mavenapps.net/mms/rt/1/site/medianewsgroup-norcal-chicoer-pub01-live/current/launch.html?maven_playerId=news&maven_referralObject=4cac6444-71bf-4634-bb5a-f6864c775ea8

[5boxersmom]

Hoping they are found safe soon.:1222423::1222423::1222423:

[chambord]

Man, this is so disturbing. Its been days. Why can't they locate them thru the cell phone pings?

I just found out that he is the ex hubby, I hope that doesn't mean anything.

[hinman]

Chambord
A lot of people are speculating that it might but I just don't think so ( I atleast hope not).

[hinman]

They found a 49er beenie in the snow, the aunt says it is the sons hat.

[hinman]

There is a 4 pm east coast time news conference.

[chambord]

Chambord
A lot of people are speculating that it might but I just don't think so ( I atleast hope not).

The mom is on Fox now. They found a *beanie*, (hat), I guess. A 4 pm est. news conferance scheduled. One of the children is 18 yrs. old, let's hope he has the presence and health to keep him alert.

[SavannahStar]

Thanks for any updates you guys. I'm at work and the presser won't be on live stream I don't think.

[hinman]

I hope I am here for it, I have a girl scout meeting here in about a hour I have to attend with my daughter, I am hoping to get back in time for the presser.

[hinman]

1 member found.

[hinman]

Fox reporting 1 member found not sure who that member is.

[hinman]

Fox reportin all 4 found safe.

[chambord]

1 member found.

Thank God!! Do they know which one? Oh, I hope this has a happy ending. We all need it.

[hinman]

FOx saying all members found and are ok.

[chambord]

Fox reportin all 4 found safe.



:hifive: How about that... Bless those searchers! :1222423:

[SavannahStar]

FOx saying all members found and are ok.

Oh thank God! What an ordeal they've been through!

[chambord]

Oh thank God! What an ordeal they've been through!

A Xmas miracle!! All are well, and just suffering from exposure. For once, a happy ending.

[chambord]

Watching their arrival off the helicopter. All look well. Even the reporter is overcome with happiness. Waiting for the arrival of the Dad and older son.

[Battnt]

WOW!!...These are the kinds of stories I like!!!:)

[Battnt]

Here is a link....

All four members of a family that went missing Sunday in the Northern California mountains while searching for a christmas tree have been found alive, FOX News reported Wednesday.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,317428,00.html

[chambord]

WOW!!...These are the kinds of stories I like!!!:)

Father an 18 yr old just alighting from the helicopter. They look great. What an emotion.

[Sumanadevii]

Found...Alive and SAFE!!!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/19/missing.family.found/index.html

[Pauli]

Thank God, finally one with a good ending :1222423: