A hiker who had been reported missing in the mountains of Southern California was found alive on Tuesday afternoon, authorities say. British actor Julian Sands, however, remains missing.
in the mountains of Southern California was found alive on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Search and rescue teams scoured the mountain on foot, in helicopters and via drones. On Tuesday afternoon, they located Chung, who had "suffered some weather-related injuries and a leg injury but was able to walk out with the assistance of the crew members," the sheriff's department said. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was unknown.Sands, however, remains missing.
Last week, ground crews were pulled off the mountain due to avalanche risks and trail conditions, while the search for Sands continued by helicopter and drones. There was evidence of avalanches on the west side of the slopes, according to the sheriff's department Born in England, Sands has been living in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles after making dozens of appearances in both television and movies since the 1980s. Highlights include his role as George Emerson -- opposite Helena Bonham-Carter’s Lucy -- in the 1985 Academy Award-winning drama "A Room with a View." Sands also starred in "Warlock," "Leaving Las Vegas" and a 1998 adaptation of "The Phantom of the Opera" as the title character.
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