Julian Sands search continues five weeks after actor's disappearance

18 February 2023 , 23:10

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Julian Sands search continues five weeks after actor's disappearance

The search for missing actor Julian Sands has recommenced five weeks after the star disappeared whilst hiking.

The actor, 65, was hiking the Mount Baldy trail in the California mountains when he was reported missing on January 13.

Search and rescue crews have been looking for the actor since his disappearance but have so far not found any further sign of him, and their efforts have been hugely affected by adverse weather conditions.

Now the search is set to continue, with Julian's family and friends keen for news of the actor's whereabouts.

Last month, Sands' family released a statement following his disappearance thanking the emergency services and the public for their support.

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Julian Sands has been missing since 13 January (PA)

Julian's family have said they are "grateful" for the support shown since his disappearance (Getty Images)

Now a ground search for the A Room With A View actor has continued, five weeks since the star was initially reported missing.

California's San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department told PA: "A ground search for Julian Sands is being planned before the next storm hits next week.

"We don’t have an exact date/time for that search but will use ground crews.

"The weather and mountain conditions continue to be an obstacle and subsequent searches will be delayed if Mr Sands is not located in the upcoming search."

The search for Julian continues five weeks after he disappeared in the Californian mountains (Publicity Picture)

The statement comes just a week after the department explained they "remain hopeful, but know the outcome may not be what we would like."

The initial search for Julian led crews to discover a car believed to belong to the actor, and cell phone data showed the last ping from Sands’s cell phone occurred two days after his disappearance, suggesting that his phone must have died shortly after.

Actor and hiking partner of Sands, Kevin Ryan said he believed "something has gone wrong" after the actor's disappearance. He said: "For me, each day that does go by puts more pressure and I guess brings a lot of doubt in.

Friends of the star are praying he will be found safe (AFP via Getty Images)

"But Julian is such an advanced hiker. It’s what he did. His whole life he was climbing mountains. It was a true passion of his.

"He is beyond experienced and I’m hoping that he’s tucked away somewhere and can pull through."

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Niamh Spence