Hikers who found Julian Sands’ remains on mountain recall ‘surreal’ experience: ‘He was dressed like a ninja’
nypost.comfound by local hikers on June 24 after months of unsuccessful search efforts.The leader of the hiking group who, like all hikers in the area, was well aware Sands had gone missing on the mountain, had an eerie fear in the back of her mind: “I hope we don’t find a dead body today,” she told the Los Angeles Times.Three hours later, the group said they weren’t surprised when they spotted a lone boot.
And then another boot, a trekking pole and, finally, human bones.They found a pile of dark winter clothing and a wallet nearby.
Inside the wallet was a driver’s license with Sands’ familiar face looking back at them. The name on the ID confirmed their suspicions.“It was surreal,” hiker Bill Dwyer told the outlet.
The hikers noted how his remains blended into the landscape, making him hard to locate.The group’s organizer told the outlet that the hike, while difficult, is beautiful: “Full of wildflowers and waterfalls, it’s perfect for people who don’t like trails, like me.”They reached the flat canyon, at about 8,400 feet, three-and-a-half hours later.
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