Posted on 01/18/2023 6:48:17 PM PST by nickcarraway
Julian Sands, a British actor who has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows since the 1980s, is one of two missing hikers currently being searched for in Southern California's mountains, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Sands has been missing since last week in the Mt. Baldy area. Family reported him missing on Friday evening.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, severe weather on the mountain has been difficult and air resources have been limited.
"His wife did report him missing," said Gloria Huerta with SBCSD. "From what I understand, he left sometime that day for a hike and when he did not return, his family reported him missing."
Sands is known for roles in several films, including the 1985 feature "A Room with a View," "Warlock" and "Leaving Las Vegas."
Born in England, the 65-year-old now lives in the North Hollywood area.
Meanwhile, a separate search is ongoing for another hiker in Los Angeles County.
Bob Gregory, of Hawthorne, was reported missing by family on Monday afternoon. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's San Dimas station, they've been searching for him in the Crystal Lake area of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Family says they are distraught and fear he may have hurt himself and fallen. They added the police are tracing his cell phone.
Search teams combed the area on the ground and from the air on Tuesday. However, those efforts were limited Wednesday to air crews only due to icy conditions on the tough terrain, authorities said.
"The conditions are too dangerous. In fact, even some of the more experienced hikers are getting themselves into trouble up there so we recommend that people to stay away from that area," said Huerta.
Love him as an actor. He’s been married a long time & has a pile of kids. Praying he & the others are found safe.
I hope he’s well…….I especially remember him in Arachnophobia……( I hate spiders but watched the movie anyway.)
My ice axe saved me from a long fall, First and only time I had to use it but it worked just like they said. And, yes, it was in the 60’s
Right on! 60’s lingo-
You save your life by having the ice axe in your hands and available when you need it most.
Just having the awareness as to whether your shoe’s soles have ANY gripping capabilities MIGHT also save your life because you would be aware of the treacherous predicament that you were in and would tread lightly.
He was great as Vladimir Bierko on “24”
Hardest working man in show bidness after the Godfather of Soul!
The Mountain
Spencer Tracey
Robert Wagner
Spencer’s part tried to warn him.
Why would one want to identify as a missing hiker?
In all seriousness I hope he is found alive and well.
I read it as identified as “hitler” and it didn’t seem abnormal
The next time was on Mt. Shasta, taking a shortcut "glissade" down a chute while descending from the top, about 500 yards of sliding down the early July snow pack. Holy cr p, that took every bit of strength (especially grip) to avoid losing the axe and ending up a statistic as a human rag doll.
“Searched for”?
“Sought” is the correct usage.
Editors are so passe’.
/sarc>
CC
Yes. Was thiss man suicidal and looking for a good exit in which nature would be the deus machinix
.... The summit is expecting Temps in the low teens around 13 degrees. If ur not prepared for the weather not to mention the rugged conditions .... You simply won't make it. Also being 65 ... it doesnt improve his chances ..... Prayers up for Mr Sands and his hiking partner.
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I recognize him from “Arachnophobia”.
Bigfoot got him!
Mr. GG2 grew up hiking and camping in those mountains as a kid. His Dad was LA county Sheriff’s deputy foothills division. In his teens Mr. GG2 was called in to track for them a few times. He says its really rugged.
Thanks for specifying where they should be worn.
Some folks here might otherwise think that they should strap them to their faces - which wouldn't help much.
Regards,
"A year and a half after the fall of civilization due to a viral outbreak, a former FBI agent is forced to protect a young woman immune to the disease from a dangerous gang leader hunting her."
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