Jay Slater missing updates – Body found in Tenerife confirmed as UK teen
THE BODY found in the search for Jay Slater has been identified as the missing teen.
The tragic news follows a four-week search for the apprentice bricklayer from Lancashire who vanished in Tenerife on the morning of June 17.
Jay's body was positively identified by his fingerprint on Tuesday.
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Body confirmed to be Jay's
The body found in the search for Jay Slater has been confirmed as the 19-year-old.
The Canary Islands Higher Court of Justice confirmed the dead Brit's identity through a fingerprint.
Helicopter used to retrieve body thought to be that of Jay Slater
A body found in the hunt for missing teen Jay Slater was recovered using a helicopter.
Apprentice bricklayer Jay vanished on the morning of June 17 after going to a rave the night before with friends – sparking a huge effort to find the Lancashire teen.
Lancashire police issue statement
A statement has been issued by Lancashire Constabulary, Jay's local police force, following the discovery of a body in Tenerife in the search for missing teenager Jay Slater.
Overseas missing persons charity LBT Global, which has been supporting Jay’s family since the 19-year-old vanished in Tenerife four weeks ago, said the body was also found with the clothes and possessions the apprentice bricklayer had on him at the time.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We have today been notified by the Guardia Civil that they have found the body of a man and that the indications are that this is Jay Slater.
“While at this stage no formal identification has been carried out our thoughts are very much with Jay’s family at this time, and we continue to offer them our support.”
Spanish police issue statement
A spokesman for the Civil Guard said today: “After 29 constant days of searching the lifeless body of the young man has been found in the Masca area.
“The discovery has been possible thanks to the tireless and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard over these 29 days.
“Everything is pointing to the body being that of the young British man who disappeared on June 17, pending full identification.
“Initial inquiries are pointing to him having suffered an accident/fall in the area where he was found.”
‘The Trolls have won’
Jay Slater’s family reportedly feel online trolls have won after Spanish police called off their search for the teen.
A family source from the UK said: “Jay’s family can’t help thinking the trolls have won and that they have got in the way.
“So many people have been putting horrible messages out there which has only added to the family’s torment.”
Lack of volunteers ‘disappointing’, said distraught dad
Speaking before a body was found, Jay Slater’s distraught father said it had been “disappointing” to see only six volunteers join the final search for the missing teen.
Warren Slater said: “It’s a bit disappointing that there are no British apart from Paul but I suppose to them he’s just a British lad who’s come out here and got drunk."
Body found in search for Jay
A body has been found in the search for missing Jay Slater.
Spanish cops axed the official search less than two weeks in – but announced yesterday that a body had been found in the area Jay was last known to be, Masca.
The tragic news comes 29 days after Jay disappeared in Tenerife.
Family search in vain
Jay Slater’s family had previously mounted a private search party in Tenerife after the Spanish Guardia Civil police force called off its 12-day search.
A party of nine people, including Mr Slater’s father, Warren, and his brother, Zak, below, began their search in the arduous terrain of the mountainous area in northwestern Tenerife on July 6.
Lancashire police issue statement
A statement has been issued by Lancashire Constabulary, Jay's local police force, following the discovery of a body in Tenerife in the search for missing teenager Jay Slater.
Overseas missing persons charity LBT Global, which has been supporting Jay’s family since the 19-year-old vanished in Tenerife four weeks ago, said the body was also found with the clothes and possessions the apprentice bricklayer had on him at the time.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We have today been notified by the Guardia Civil that they have found the body of a man and that the indications are that this is Jay Slater.
“While at this stage no formal identification has been carried out our thoughts are very much with Jay’s family at this time, and we continue to offer them our support.”
Helicopter used to retrieve body thought to be that of Jay Slater
A body found in the hunt for missing teen Jay Slater was recovered using a helicopter.
Apprentice bricklayer Jay vanished on the morning of June 17 after going to a rave the night before with friends – sparking a huge effort to find the Lancashire teen.
Spanish police issue statement
A spokesman for the Civil Guard said today: “After 29 constant days of searching the lifeless body of the young man has been found in the Masca area.
“The discovery has been possible thanks to the tireless and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard over these 29 days.
“Everything is pointing to the body being that of the young British man who disappeared on June 17, pending full identification.
“Initial inquiries are pointing to him having suffered an accident/fall in the area where he was found.”
‘The Trolls have won’
Jay Slater’s family reportedly feel online trolls have won after Spanish police called off their search for the teen.
A family source from the UK said: “Jay’s family can’t help thinking the trolls have won and that they have got in the way.
“So many people have been putting horrible messages out there which has only added to the family’s torment.”
Lack of volunteers ‘disappointing’, said distraught dad
Speaking before a body was found, Jay Slater’s distraught father said it had been “disappointing” to see only six volunteers join the final search for the missing teen.
Warren Slater said: “It’s a bit disappointing that there are no British apart from Paul but I suppose to them he’s just a British lad who’s come out here and got drunk."
Timeline of tragedy
Body found in search for Jay
A body has been found in the search for missing Jay Slater.
Spanish cops axed the official search less than two weeks in – but have today announced a body has been found in the area Jay was last known to be, Masca.
The tragic news comes 29 days after Jay disappeared in Tenerife.
Family search in vain
Jay Slater’s family had previously mounted a private search party in Tenerife after the Spanish Guardia Civil police force called off its 12-day search.
A party of nine people, including Mr Slater’s father, Warren, and his brother, Zak, below, began their search in the arduous terrain of the mountainous area in northwestern Tenerife on July 6.
Flurry of GoFund me donations after body found
A flurry of new GoFundMe donations have poured in for Jay Slater's grieving family after a body was found in Tenerife.
Cops fear the 19-year-old may have accidentally fallen to his death while walking in a remote area of the island after going missing on June 17.
‘The Trolls have won’
Jay Slater’s family reportedly said online trolls have won after Spanish police called off their search for the teen.
A family source from the UK said: “Jay’s family can’t help thinking the trolls have won and that they have got in the way.
“So many people have been putting horrible messages out there which has only added to the family’s torment.”
Timeline of tragedy
Was this a missed chance to find Jay?
The body of British teenager Jay Slater is believed to have been found in Tenerife, close to where his phone last pinged a month ago.
The apprentice bricklayer from Lancashire was on holiday with two friends when he vanished on the island on June 17.
A huge search operation was launched in the area where the Brit teen's phone was last active - near the village of Masca.
Police axed the hunt after two weeks with Jay's family continuing to look for him themselves.
Helicopter used to retrieve body thought to be that of Jay Slater
A body found in the hunt for missing teen Jay Slater was recovered using a helicopter.
Apprentice bricklayer Jay vanished on the morning of June 17 after going to a rave the night before with friends - sparking a huge effort to find the Lancashire teen.
Lancashire police issue statement
A statement has been issued by Lancashire Constabulary following the discovery of a body in Tenerife in the search for missing teenager Jay Slater.
Overseas missing persons charity LBT Global, which has been supporting Jay's family since the 19-year-old vanished in Tenerife four weeks ago, said the body was also found with the clothes and possessions the apprentice bricklayer had on him at the time.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We have today been notified by the Guardia Civil that they have found the body of a man and that the indications are that this is Jay Slater.
"While at this stage no formal identification has been carried out our thoughts are very much with Jay’s family at this time, and we continue to offer them our support."
Spanish police issue statement
A spokesman for the Civil Guard said today: “After 29 constant days of searching the lifeless body of the young man has been found in the Masca area.
"The discovery has been possible thanks to the tireless and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard over these 29 days.
"Everything is pointing to the body being that of the young British man who disappeared on June 17, pending full identification.
"Initial inquiries are pointing to him having suffered an accident/fall in the area where he was found.”
Police say 'principal hypothesis for cause of death is accident'
A Civil Guard spokesman has said the probable cause of death is "an accident".
He told The Telegraph: “My colleagues have told me that it is very probable that this is the body of Jay Slater and the belongings and clothes found at the scene of the discovery of this body belong to him.
“But we have to wait for the autopsy to confirm this. It is likely to take place today or tomorrow."
“The principal hypothesis for the cause of death is an accident. This person may have fallen from what is a very steep inaccessible area of the Masca park in Tenerife. This body was found by the Civil Guard mountain rescue team.”
Family search in vain
Jay Slater’s family had previously mounted a private search party in Tenerife after the Spanish Guardia Civil police force called off its 12-day search.
A party of nine people, including Mr Slater’s father, Warren, and his brother, Zak, below, began their search in the arduous terrain of the mountainous area in northwestern Tenerife on July 6.
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