Hikers who found Julian Sands’ remains on mountain recall ‘surreal’ experience: ‘He was dressed like a ninja’
found by local hikers on June 24 after months of unsuccessful search efforts.The leader of the hiking group who, like all hikers in the area, was well aware Sands had gone missing on the mountain, had an eerie fear in the back of her mind: “I hope we don’t find a dead body today,” she told the Los Angeles Times.Three hours later, the group said they weren’t surprised when they spotted a lone boot. And then another boot, a trekking pole and, finally, human bones.They found a pile of dark winter clothing and a wallet nearby.