Heartbreaking news as search teams uncover the remains of missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife. More details below.
Tragic news has emerged from Tenerife as search teams have located the body of 19-year-old Jay Slater, who had been missing for over a month. The young man from Lancashire disappeared in a remote area of northern Tenerife while attending a music festival. After an extensive search effort, rescue workers found human remains in the Masca area, confirming the worst fears of Slater's family and friends.
According to Spanish police reports, the body discovered by the search teams matches the description of Jay Slater. LBT Global, a British overseas missing persons charity, has been collaborating with the Slater family throughout the search. The Civil Guard spokesperson confirmed the tragic discovery on Monday, ending the month-long search for the missing teen.
In a somber conclusion to the search operation, the Spanish Police announced the recovery of Jay Slater's body after 29 days of relentless efforts in the Masca area. The heartbreaking outcome has left a community in mourning for the young man who ventured to Tenerife for a music festival but met an unfortunate fate.
Ending on a poignant note, the discovery of Jay Slater's remains serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures and awareness while travelling. It highlights the dedication of search and rescue teams in providing closure to families facing such devastating situations.
The 19-year-old from Lancashire has been missing in Tenerife for more than a month.
Jay Slater vanished in a remote part of northern Tenerife on 17 June after travelling to the island for a music festival.
Spanish police say rescuers have found remains in Masca area where British teenager disappeared in June.
The body "does look to be that of Jay Slater" says LBT Global, a British overseas missing persons charity which has been working with the Slater family.
Spanish Police said: 'After 29 constant days of searching the body of the young man has been found in the Masca area. | ITV News Granada.
A spokesman for the Civil Guard said on Monday: โAfter 29 constant days of searching the lifeless body of the young man has been found in the Masca area.
Search teams looking for missing British teenager Jay Slater on the Spanish island of Tenerife have found the body of a young man.