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The family of Julian Sands have praised the 'heroic' efforts of Californian authorities conducting the search for the missing British actor.
Sands, 65, was reported missing on a hiking trip in the Baldy Bowl area of the San Gabriel mountains and has not been seen for 10 days, as temperatures in the area hover just above the freezing mark.
A statement shared by local law enforcement read: '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 went on to list various organisations involved in the search. 'We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support,' it added.
Julian Sands is pictured sitting on a peak of the Weisshorn mountain in the Swiss Alps
Pictured: Julian Sands and wife Evgenia Citkowitz. Sands, 65, was reported missing on a hiking trip in the Baldy Bowl area of the San Gabriel mountains at around 19:30 local time on January 13, as searches by local authorities continue by 'helicopter and drones when weather permits'
Jon Cryer posted a message on January 19
Matthew Modine also tweeted a message of hope on January 19
Searches by local authorities continue by 'helicopter and drones when weather permits'.
A car belonging to Sands was found on Thursday. It was close to the spot where he was reported missing at around 19:30 local time on January 13.
On Friday, ground crews were still unable to continue the search for Sands due to the avalanche risk in the area.
The search has been heightened of late as officials use mobile phone forensics to help pinpoint the location of the actor.
'There has been no new update or witness information about his whereabouts since then,' Gloria Huerta, Public Information Officer for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department told the BBC on Friday.
'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 Huerta.
Cryer tweeted: 'I am hoping against hope that this will turn out to be just another one of his adventures. I'm so sorry for his family and friends going through this.'
Modine also took to Twitter to post: '#JulianSands is a wonderful man, husband, father, and friend to so so many.
'A gentle, kind soul. Keep candles burning for his safe return from the mountain he loves.'
Fellow mountain climber Sarah Crosby shared a tribute yesterday.
'Praying for Julian Sands, who we got to know on Mt. Kilimanjaro,' she wrote on Twitter.
'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.'
The weather is currently around 3°C (38°F) at Mount Baldy. There is a high wind warning for Southwestern California. The official guidance states: 'Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.'
Sands, 65, was reported missing by his family after disappearing in the dangerous mountain range. He
