The household of Julian Sands has launched an announcement almost per week after the British actor was recognized as one of many two hikers who just lately went lacking within the San Gabriel Mountains.
On Monday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department gave an replace on the seek for Sands, 65, who’s identified for movies together with “A Room With a View” and “Warlock.”
On Twitter, the sheriff’s division wrote that the search is now on its eleventh day and shared an announcement from the actor’s household.
“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 conditions on the ground and in the air to bring Julian home,” mentioned the assertion, which named a number of search-and-rescue groups. “We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support.”
On Jan. 13, a hiker was reported lacking within the Baldy Bowl space of Mt. Baldy, prompting search-and-rescue efforts from the sheriff’s division. Days later the hiker was recognized as Sands.
In a launch posted Monday, the sheriff’s division mentioned the seek for Sands continued over the weekend with helicopters and drones utilizing “infrared devices.” However, “all were negative for any signs of Sands.”
A spokesperson instructed The Times Monday that some floor crews — after being pulled off the mountain as a consequence of avalanche dangers and harmful path situations final week — carried out a secondary search into beforehand searched areas. However, these groups have restricted entry to the summit as a result of climate.
The launch additionally mentioned search efforts Monday won’t embrace helicopters since a “high wind warning is currently in place.”
The household’s assertion comes after a number of of Sands’ Hollywood friends voiced their help for the actor, an avid mountaineer who has spoken about his love of mountaineering.
“#JulianSands is a wonderful man, husband, father, and friend to so so many,” actor Matthew Modine tweeted. “A gentle, kind soul. Keep candles burning for his safe return from the mountain he loves.”
“I’ve known since Friday that my friend Julian Sands has been missing on mt baldy,” tweeted Cassian Elwes, film producer and brother of actor Cary Elwes. “I’m devastated. A very close family friend who was an adventurer in everything he did. I’ve said many prayers.”
Sands can also be identified for the movies “Gothic,” “Siesta” and “Vibes.” His tv credit embrace “24,” “The Blacklist,” “Banshee,” “Jackie Chan Adventures” and “Gotham.”
Times workers author Christi Carras contributed to this report.
