A body found in Tenerife thought to be Jay Slater is understood to have been found close to his mobile phone’s last location and with his possessions and clothes, missing persons charity LBT Global said on behalf of the family. In a statement overseas missing persons charity LBT Global said: “LBT Global is saddened to announce that a body found in Tenerife does look to be that of Jay Slater. It is understood the body was found close to the site of his mobile phone’s last location.
“Although formal identification is yet to be carried out, the body was found with Mr Slater’s possessions and clothes. A post-mortem examination and forensic enquiries will follow. “LBT Global are supporting the family at this distressing time and ask for everyone to afford them space and privacy to come to terms with the news.
” Spanish police said they believed the body is that of Jay Slater, but they are awaiting formal identification. A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil said: “We have found a body, we just have to wait for the anatomy check to complete the identification.” The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared after setting off to walk back to his accommodation on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife on June 17.
In a widely reported statement, Spanish police said a body had been found in the Masca area by the Civil Guard’s mountain rescue team. The statement said evidence suggested the remains were those of Jay and that he could have died because of a.
