Julian Sands: Who is the Hollywood British actor missing in California?
Julian Sands’ brother Nick has said that he knows “in my heart” that his sibling is no longer alive, as the search for the missing British actor entered its 12th day.
In comments to his local Yorkshire paper, the Craven Herald, Nick said: “He has not yet been declared missing, presumed dead, but I know in my heart that he has gone. However sibling rivalry being what it is, it would be just like him to walk out of there and prove me wrong.”
Sands was reported missing on 13 January, sparking a major search and rescue effort led by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office.
In the most recent update, the San Bernardino County’s rescue team has located the second hiker who went missing on the mountain where Julian Sands disappeared.
A 75-year-old hiker named Jin Chung, who went missing on Sunday (22 January), was located on Tuesday (24 January).
On Tuesday, an official statement from the sheriff’s office said that fresh searches on higher ground for Sands are still not possible due to poor conditions.
Last week, Sands’ family released the last known images of him mountaineering, telling The Independent: “This is how he would love to be seen, doing what he loved best – a heroic mountaineer.”
Julian Sands’ brother says he knows ‘in his heart’ his brother is gone
Julian Sands’ brother has revealed that he “knows in his heart” that his missing sibling is no longer alive.
Nick Sands, from Gargrave, Yorkshire, told the Craven Herald that he had accepted that the prospects of finding the Leaving Las Vegas actor 11 days after he went missing in treacherous conditions in a Californian mountain range alive had all but gone.
“He has not yet been declared missing, presumed dead, but I know in my heart that he has gone,” Nick Sands told the local news site.
“However, sibling rivalry being what it is, it would be just like him to walk out of there and prove me wrong.”
Bevan Hurley25 January 2023 07:00
Watch: Who is the British actor missing in California?
Watch below for a short history of Julian Sands’ biography, career milestones, and the details surrounding his missing person’s case.
Julian Sands: Who is the Hollywood British actor missing in California?
British actor Julian Sands has been missing in California after he is believed to have embarked on a hike last week. The star of critically acclaimed films including The Killing Fields and A Room With a View disappeared in Mount Baldy on 13 Friday. Evgenia Citkowitz, his wife, reported the 65-year-old missing, and his vehicle has been found in the mountain range area. This video outlines who he is, his career milestones, and the details surrounding his missing person’s case. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
Bevan Hurley25 January 2023 09:00
Is the climate crisis behind a string of California hiker tragedies?
On a clear day, the peak of southern California’s 10,000ft Mount Baldy looms over the Los Angeles skyline.
The mountain is emblematic of a growing threat: the deadly impact of the climate crisis on one of America’s favourite pastimes, the great outdoors.
Two people have died and a third man, the British actor Julian Sands, is still missing after nearly a week.
The Independent’s Josh Marcus investigates the link between climbing accidents and climate.
Bevan Hurley25 January 2023 08:00
High-ground efforts delayed as Julian Sands search nears end of second week
An update shared by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday (24 January) said “numerous” ground and air searches for Julian Sands had previously taken place in lower areas, but no evidence of the actor’s location had been found.
The official statement added that fresh searches on higher ground for Sands are still not possible due to poor conditions.
“The Sheriff’s Department is closing in on the second full week of the search for missing hiker, Julian Sands,” the online statement read.
“Numerous ground and air search efforts have taken place. As of this time, Mr. Sands has not been found and no evidence of his current location has been discovered.
“The search will continue, weather and ground conditions permitting.”
The statement added: “Regardless of precautions taken by hikers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department highly recommends hikers avoid hazardous mountainous areas, such as Mt Baldy, at this time.”
Peony Hirwani25 January 2023 07:30
Julian Sands’ family thanks ‘heroic’ efforts of search and rescue teams
On Monday, the Leaving Las Vegas star’s family thanked authorities for their “heroic” efforts in the search.
“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.
Bevan Hurley25 January 2023 06:00
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s update on Julian Sands’ search
The sheriff’s department also announced that they’re closing in on the second full week of the search for missing hiker, Julian Sands.
“Numerous ground and air search efforts have taken place,” the new statement reads. “As of this time, Mr Sands has not been found and no evidence of his current location has been discovered.
“The search will continue, weather and ground conditions permitting.”
Peony Hirwani25 January 2023 04:30
Julian Sands’ family are ‘frantic with worry’ after the British actor went missing
The search for Julian Sands is now in its 11th day, with his family issuing a statement on Monday thanking authorities for their “heroic” efforts.
“His family are frantic with worry,” a close friend told The Independent.
Bevan Hurley25 January 2023 04:00
A missing hiker has been located on Mt Baldy
The San Bernardino County’s rescue team has located the second hiker who was missing on Mt Baldy.
A 75-year-old hiker named Jin Chung was located on Tuesday (24 January) by the search and rescue team, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriffs.
“Jin suffered some weather-related injuries and a leg injury but was able to walk out with the assistance of the crew members,” the statement read. “He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No further information is currently available.”
Peony Hirwani25 January 2023 03:30
Watch: Who is the British actor missing in California?
Watch below for a short history of Julian Sands’ biography, career milestones, and the details surrounding his missing person’s case.
Julian Sands: Who is the Hollywood British actor missing in California?
British actor Julian Sands has been missing in California after he is believed to have embarked on a hike last week. The star of critically acclaimed films including The Killing Fields and A Room With a View disappeared in Mount Baldy on 13 Friday. Evgenia Citkowitz, his wife, reported the 65-year-old missing, and his vehicle has been found in the mountain range area. This video outlines who he is, his career milestones, and the details surrounding his missing person’s case. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
Bevan Hurley25 January 2023 03:00
Is the climate crisis behind a string of California hiker tragedies?
On a clear day, the peak of southern California’s 10,000ft Mount Baldy looms over the Los Angeles skyline.
The mountain is emblematic of a growing threat: the deadly impact of the climate crisis on one of America’s favourite pastimes, the great outdoors.
Two people have died and a third man, the British actor Julian Sands, is still missing after nearly a week.
The Independent’s Josh Marcus investigates the link between climbing accidents and climate.
Bevan Hurley25 January 2023 01:45
