A body found in the search for missing Jay Slater was confirmed to be that of the missing teenager, a post-mortem examination confirmed yesterday (July 16). The tragic discovery was made near to the village of Masca in Tenerife on Monday morning by the mountain rescue division of the Civil Guard. Jay, 19, vanished while on his first holiday with friends for a three-day music festival, the NRG Tenerife Weekender.
, on the Sunday night before heading back to an AirBnb in the remote village with two British men he'd met on the trip. Leaving the remote rental, Jay was seen trying to get a bus before attempting the 11-hour journey back on foot, telling a friend his phone was on 1% battery. Several , his best friend Lucy Law, 18, who was holidaying with Jay in Tenerife when he went missing said she is ''lost for words'' and described him as the ''happiest and most smiley person in the room.
'' Jay Slater's mum, Debbie Duncan, left a . Debbie described the confirmation of her son's death in Tenerife as the ''worst news.'' She said: ''I just can't believe this could happen to my beautiful boy.
Our hearts are broken.'' The Liverpool ECHO have created a tribute map for Jay Slater and people have been leaving heartfelt tributes for the teenager. Vix said: ''Forever 19 Jay RIP.
Thoughts to all the family at this sad time.'' Victoria added: ''Sending you prayers and love at this sad time, a lovely lad taken too soon god bless to you and all your family.'' Tracie commented: ''So sorry this .
