Teen Found Dead in Tenerife Valley After Music Festival: Family Seeks Closure Amid Tragic Loss
July 18, 2024British teenager Jay Slater, 19, was found dead in a remote valley in Tenerife after going missing following a music festival.
His body was identified and retrieved by Spanish authorities using a helicopter from the Masca valley.
Jay had refused a ride back to his accommodation and set off alone the next morning on an 11-hour walk, but was found miles away in a ravine.
Jay's mother, Debbie Duncan, expressed her heartbreak, with the charity LBT Global supporting the family.
Tributes have been left at the site where Jay was found, and plans are underway to repatriate his body to the UK.
Private detective Mark Williams-Thomas uncovered details about Jay's last moments, shedding light on the tragic circumstances of his death.
False information and conspiracy theories online have caused distress to Jay's family as the community mourns his loss.
This incident highlights the dangerous nature of some areas in the Canary Islands, similar to a 2011 case involving British tourist Margaret Holt.
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BBC News • Jul 16, 2024
Jay Slater's mum says 'our hearts are broken' after son's body foundBBC News • Jul 16, 2024
Jay Slater was 'most smiley person in the room'Daily Mail • Jul 16, 2024
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