Missing actor Julian Sands' family speaks out after search resumes

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Julian Sands' family has spoken out for the first time in months after the actor went missing while on a hike in January. "We are deeply grateful to the search teams and coordinators who have worked tirelessly to find Julian," read a statement released by the family on Twitter. "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." Sands' brother previously revealed he had already said his goodbyes to the actor. "I have come to terms with the fact he's gone and for me that's how I've dealt with it," Nick Sands told the BBC in late January. "We are all still hoping I guess, but I know he's gone in my mind and because of that I've already said my goodbyes." Sands was first reported missing on Jan.

13 when he did not return from hiking Mount Baldy in California. Police resumed the search for Sands on June 17. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department conducted a search Saturday that involved more than 80 search and rescue volunteers, according to a statement released by the authorities.

Sands was not located, and police noted parts of the mountain "remain inaccessible due to extreme alpine conditions." Some of the areas include ravines that have more than 10 feet of snow despite warmer weather. "Mr.

Sands’ missing person case remains active and search efforts will continue in a limited capacity," a statement from the sheriff's department read.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department clarified to Fox News Digital that the search remains a rescue mission and has not transitioned into recovery.