Human remains discovered at location where British actor Julian Sands disappeared.

Human Remains Found in Southern California Wilderness

Hikers in southern California made a chilling discovery over the weekend. They stumbled upon human remains in the Mt. Baldy wilderness, the same area where British star Julian Sands went missing back in January.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released a statement on Saturday, confirming the find. According to the statement, civilian hikers contacted the Fontana Sheriff’s Station after their shocking discovery.

The remains have been transported to the Coroner’s Office for identification. The Sheriff’s Department expects to complete the identification process next week.

This development comes after Sands’ family expressed their gratitude to the sheriff’s office for resuming the search. Extreme alpine conditions had previously hindered search efforts for the past few months, but now, with this discovery, the investigation takes a new turn.

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“We continue to hold Julian in our hearts with bright memories of him as a wonderful father, husband, explorer, lover of the natural world and the arts, and as an original and collaborative performer,” the statement from his family read.

Last week, the sheriff’s department announced that the search for Sands would resume. Despite the efforts of over 80 Search and Rescue volunteers, deputies, and staff, Sands remains missing. The search involved helicopters, drone crews, and ground teams, but the treacherous terrain and lingering ice and snow have made parts of the mountain inaccessible.

The search efforts for Sands have been ongoing since January, with eight ground and air searches conducted by the agency. More than 500 volunteer searcher hours have been dedicated to finding him. The missing person’s case remains active, and the sheriff’s office is determined to bring closure to this mysterious disappearance.