Breaking news: Search teams discover the body of missing teen Jay Slater in Tenerife after a month.
The heartbreaking discovery of Jay Slater's body in Tenerife has brought closure to the month-long search for the missing 19-year-old from Lancashire. Rescue workers, in a poignant moment, confirmed that the human remains found in the Masca area belong to Jay Slater, bringing an end to the family's agonizing wait. Slater was last seen walking away from the remote village of Masca on 17th June, sparking a massive search operation.
The Spanish police, after a relentless 29-day search, finally located the remains in the same area where Jay Slater went missing. The discovery has shed light on the mysterious disappearance that gripped both local authorities and the public. The Civil Guard spokesman expressed the somber confirmation that the young man's lifeless body was found near Masca. This tragic incident has deeply saddened all involved in the search efforts.
In a bittersweet turn of events, the search teams, tirelessly combing the rugged terrain of Tenerife, brought closure to the Slater family. The British overseas missing persons charity, LBT Global, played a crucial role in assisting the family during this challenging period. The immense support from both local and international communities highlighted the solidarity in times of crisis.
The case of Jay Slater underscores the importance of swift and comprehensive search efforts in missing persons cases. The collaboration between authorities, charities, and volunteers is paramount in ensuring a thorough search operation. While the outcome is devastating, the unity shown in the search for Jay Slater exemplifies the strength of community spirit in times of adversity.
The 19-year-old from Lancashire has been missing in Tenerife for more than a month.
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.
Jay Slater was last seen walking away from the remote village of Masca, Tenerife, on 17 June.
Spanish police say rescuers have found remains in Masca area where British teenager disappeared in June.
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.