Julian Sands: Who is the Hollywood British actor missing in California?
The search for Julian Sands has entered its 11th day amid a warning of strong winds and gusts of up to 62 to 67mph.
In the latest update, the Warlock star’s family has thanked California authorities for their “heroic” efforts in the search for the missing British actor.
“Our heartfelt thanks to the compassionate members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department who are coordinating the search for our beloved Julian, not least the heroic search teams listed below who are braving difficult conditions on the ground and in the air to bring Julian home,” the statement read.
On Monday 23 January, the National Weather Service reported high winds affecting the Santa Ana mountain region and San Bernandino, close to the San Gabriel mountains where Sands is believed to have gone missing.
An alert warned of possible power outages, travel disruption, and the risk of falling trees.
Last week, Sands’ family released the last known images of him mountaineering.
“This is how he would love to be seen, doing what he loved best – a heroic mountaineer, and thrilled to send a picture of him looking so happy to share with his beloved grandson, Billy,” a family member told The Independent.
Sands’ family have shared a statement thanking authorities for the “heroic” search effort, which is still ongoing.
“Our heartfelt thanks to the compassionate members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department who are coordinating the search for our beloved Julian, not least the heroic search teams listed below who are braving difficult conditions on the ground and in the air to bring Julian home,” it read.
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 05:30
Video report: Who is the Hollywood British actor missing in California?
Julian Sands: Who is the Hollywood British actor missing in California?
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 13:09
Sheriff’s department now searching for two missing hikers on Mt Baldy
On Sunday 22 January, personnel from Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and the Fontana Sheriff’s Station were requested to search for the missing hiker, Jin Chung.
Chung initially carpooled to Mt Baldy with two others but separated from them when they arrived, with an understanding they would meet back at the vehicle at 2 pm.
The other hikers returned safely but Chung has not been seen or heard from.
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 12:19
Last pictures actor Julian Sands sent to his grandson from snow-clad mountain peak
The family of Julian Sands released the last known images of him mountaineering.
A family member told The Independent: “This is how he would love to be seen, doing what he loved best – a heroic mountaineer, and thrilled to send a picture of him looking so happy to share with his beloved grandson, Billy.”
And a friend described him as “a Byronesque romantic and an adventurer who is drawn to the extremes of nature, relishing the freedom of mountains”.
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 11:29
At least 19 people killed in California storms
According to the sheriff’s department, it has launched 14 search and rescue missions in the Mount Baldy area alone over the past month, with two hikers dying on the mountain.
In addition to Julian Sands, rescuers in Los Angeles county are also currently searching the San Gabriel range for missing 61-year-old hiker Robert Gregory.
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 10:49
Air search continues for missing British actor in California.
Julian Sands: Air search continues for missing British actor in California
Air search crews are continung to look for British actor Julian Sands more than a week after he went missing in California. Sands, who has starred in The Killing Fields and A Room With a View has been missing since Friday, 13 January. The 65-year-old is thought to have been hiking along the popular Baldy Bowl Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains the day he disappeared. This news report details the current situation as teams continue to search for the English actor. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 10:09
Frank Marshall sends wishes to Julian Sands’s family
“Hope and thoughts going out to the family of my dear friend and wonderful actor, Julian Sands, who is missing on Mt Baldy. Let’s all pray for a miracle,” Frank Marshall wrote on Twitter.
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 09:29
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 08:49
Actor Matthew Modine prays for Julian Sands’s safe return
“Julian Sands is a wonderful man, husband, father, and friend to so so many. A gentle, kind soul. Keep candles burning for his safe return from the mountain he loves,” Matthew Modine wrote on Twitter.
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 08:29
Mount Baldy conditions ‘extremely dangerous’ since Sands went missing
The conditions on Mount Baldy, where rescuers are searching for Julian Sands, are “adverse and extremely dangerous” and are not favourable even for highly experienced hikers, police warned this week.
“Due to the high winds, the snow has turned to ice making hiking extremely dangerous,” San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said on Friday.
“Sheriff’s Search and Rescue efforts are often hampered by poor weather along with dangerous avalanche conditions. The recent storms that brought the snow and ice conditions are not favorable for hikers, even those that feel they have a high level of experience.”
Peony Hirwani24 January 2023 07:49