The body found in Tenerife thought to be Jay Slater is understood to have been found close to his mobile phone’s last location. It also had his possessions and clothes, according to missing persons charity LBT Global. The 19-year-old, from Lancashire, was last seen trying to walk back to his accommodation on the Spanish island on June 17.

In an announcement today (July 15), it was confirmed that 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 an accidental fall. Read more: 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.” In a statement reported by Sky News, police said: “The mountain rescue and intervention group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search. “Given the complexity of the case, the discovery has been pos.