Authorities in Tenerife have discovered human remains in the vicinity where Jay Slater, a 19-year-old Briton, vanished just over four weeks prior, according to local law enforcement. The evidence apparently indicates that the remains belong to the teenager. The Guardia Civil police force believes Mr Slater may have succumbed to an unintentional fall in the arduous mountainous region, although a post-mortem examination is yet to confirm this.
Mr Slater went missing on the 17th of June. His last known location was traced to the Masca ravine, a secluded national park area in the Canary Islands. His body was reportedly found near the last recorded location of his mobile phone, accompanied by his personal items and clothing. The charity LBT Global reported this on behalf of the Slater family.
In a statement relayed by Sky News, the police said, “The lifeless body of a young man was found in the Masca area after 29 relentless days of search by the Civil Guard’s mountain rescue and intervention team. The Civil Guard’s continuous and unobtrusive search operations for nearly a month made finding possible given the case’s complex nature. This ensures the natural space was left undisturbed, keeping it away from the prying eyes of casual observers.”
The police further speculated, “It seems the deceased might be the British lad who disappeared on June 17, but a full identification is still pending.” According to initial investigations, it appears he may have encountered an accidental fall in the impenetrable area where his body was discovered.
After the devastating discovery, LBT Global announced the body found in Tenerife appears to be that of Jay Slater. His personal belongings and clothing were found with the body, though formal identification is pending. A post-mortem examination and forensic enquiries are due to be conducted shortly. The charity has requested privacy for the Slater family during these challenging times.