Julian Sands: Who is the Hollywood British actor missing in California?
A weather warning of strong winds and tastes of up to 70mph has been issued, as the search for missing British actor Julian Sands enters its 10th day.
On Monday January 23, 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 a risk of falling trees: “The strongest winds will be along the south-facing slopes and foothill areas, below the Morongo Pass, and through and below the Santa Ana Mountain canyons,” the report said.
On Friday, ground crews were forced to halt the search for Sands due to the avalanche risk in the area.
“The air search is being resumed, but we have not been able to resume a ground search yet due to icy conditions and a threat of avalanches,” said Gloria Huerta, Public Information Officer for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Julian Sands: A timeline of missing actor’s disappearance
Julian Sands, a prolific actor with more than 150 screen credits, has gone missing while hiking.
The British star is believed to have been somewhere on the popular Baldy Bowl Trail in California, which climbs 3,900 feet over 4.5 miles to the highest summit in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Search and rescue crews are looking for Sands, with the actor’s friends, including Matthew Modine, Rufus Sewell and film producer Frank Marshall, expressing hope that he is found safely.
Peony HirwaniJan 23, 2023 10:27 a.m.
No fixed deadline for end of search, authorities say
US authorities have said that there is still “no hard deadline” for calling off the search for Julian Sands.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department said that the incident was still being classified as a search and rescue operation.
“We will schedule another ground search when the weather improves, and it is safe for our ground crews,” a spokesperson from the department said.
Peony Hirwani23 January 2023 12:57
Weather warning issued over tastes of up to 70mph
On Monday January 23, 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 a risk of falling trees: “The strongest winds will be along the south-facing slopes and foothill areas, below the Morongo Pass, and through and below the Santa Ana Mountain canyons,” the report said.
Roisin O’Connor23 January 2023 12:38
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 Hirwani23 January 2023 12:17
‘Please let him be okay’: Friends fear for missing British actor Julian Sands
The 65-year-old was reported missing in the Baldy Bowl area of the San Gabriel mountains on Friday evening, with searches by local authorities continuing over the weekend.
You can read a round-up of the messages here:
Peony HirwaniJan 23, 2023 11:37 a.m.
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 favorable 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 HirwaniJan 23, 2023 10:57 a.m.
What is the temperature at Mount Baldy?
Julian Sands is thought to have gone missing while scaling Mount Baldy in the San Gabriel mountains of California.
Currently, the weather is 3°C (38°F).
There is a high wind warning in place for Southwestern California, with official guidance reading: “Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.”
Nicole VasellJan 23, 2023 8:45 a.m.
Fellow mountain climber shares tribute after bonding on Mount Kilimanjaro trip
A mountain climber named Sarah Crosby has shared a tribute to Julian Sands, having met him during an excursion on Mount Kilimanjaro.
“Praying for Julian Sands, who we got to know on Mt. Kilimanjaro,” she wrote on Twitter on Sunday evening. “He regaled us with Shakespeare and Keats and was the first person to capture us as an engaged couple.
“He even carried a hunk of the mountain down to present to us. He is such a beautiful soul.”
Nicole VasellJan 23, 2023 8:15 a.m.
Who is Julian Sands?
As the search for Julian Sands continues in southern California, The Independent‘s Louis Chilton has looked back on the actor’s life and prolific career so far.
Born in Otley, West Yorkshire in 1958, the actor began his career with supporting roles in projects such as 1984’s Oxford Blues and The Killing Fieldsin which he played journalist Jon Swain.
In the years since, he has starred in many more films and won a Golden Globe for his supporting role in Leaving Las Vegas.
Nicole Vasell23 January 2023 07:45
Good morning, and thank you for returning to our coverage of the search for Hollywood actor, Julian Sands.
The star of Arachnophobia and A Room with a View was reported missing during a hiking trip in the Baldy Bowl area of the San Gabriel mountains on Friday.
As of Monday morning, there have been no major updates and Sands remains missing as reports continue of adverse weather conditions in southern California.
Most recently, authorities have been searching by air, as there is still a risk of causing an avalanche with a ground search.
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.
Nicole Vasell23 January 2023 07:15