Family of Julian Sands thank ‘heroic’ efforts as search enters 11th day

The search for Julian Sands is continuing by helicopter while conditions remain too dangerous for ground crews, says the San Bernardino sheriff’s department. Photograph: Ian West/PA

The family of Julian Sands have expressed their “heartfelt thanks” and praised the “heroic” efforts of those searching for the British actor, who went missing in southern California over a week ago.

In a statement shared by the San Bernardino county sheriff’s office, the family thanked the authorities involved in efforts to find the 65-year-old actor.