Police have responded to phone pings coming from the device of missing British actor, Julian Sands. Officials revealed that they believe the star was still on the move two days after going missing.
The 65-year-old has been missing for a week in an 'extremely dangerous' US mountain range where two people have died in recent weeks. Authorities claim the search is still ongoing with 'no hard deadline' to call off the bid to find the A Room With A View star.
The Smallville star has been confirmed as one of the two missing hikers in the San Gabriel Mountains in California. The Mirror reports that he was last seen on January 13 in the Mount Baldy area of the range.
His family claim that they haven't been in contact with him since then. However, in the latest development in the search police have now revealed they believe the Dexter actor was still on the move on Sunday.
This new information has been discovered thanks to phone pings obtained by officers. A spokesperson for San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said: "On January 15, 2023, phone pings showed Sands to be heading to the Mount Baldy area.
"Additional phone pings from the cell provider were attempted but were unsuccessful, due to the lack of cell service and most likely cell phone power failure. A delayed ping through Sands’ Apple iPhone operating system, from January 14, 2023, provided a possible location on one of the trails leading to the summit of Mount Baldy.
"This area was checked by ground searchers and by helicopter. Ground and air searchers were unable to locate any evidence in this area that would assist in locating Mr. Sands.
"Because of avalanche risks and trail conditions, the ground crews were pulled off the mountain on Saturday evening. However, the search continues by helicopter and drones when the weather permits.
"Additional ground searches will be scheduled when the weather improves, and it is safe for our rescue crews."
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