Rescue crews are using a special device during aerial hunts for the actor, which can detect reflective material from electronic devices or credit cards, in the hope of being able to centre on Sands.
The search for missing British actor Julian Sands in California has been hampered by bad weather, local authorities have said.
However, the high-ground search has been delayed due to poor conditions, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department adding that so far, ground and aerial searches have provided no evidence of Sands's location.The sheriff's department said in a statement:"Numerous ground and air search efforts have taken place. As of this time, Mr Sands has not been found and no evidence of his current location has been discovered.
Searches in the air continue, with authorities using technology that detects reflective material on credit cards and mobile phones, known as Recco devices, in their bid to centre their efforts., saying:"Our heartfelt thanks to the compassionate members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department who are coordinating the search for our beloved Julian, not least the heroic search teams... who are braving difficult conditions on the ground and in the air to bring Julian home.
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