Authorities have confirmed that the bones found in Tenerife belong to Jay Slater, a missing teenager from the UK. This tragic discovery comes almost four weeks after he disappeared. Jay, a 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, was last seen on the Spanish island of Tenerife over a month ago. The search for Jay ended in heartbreak when his remains were found 29 days after he went missing.
The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed that the evidence strongly suggests the remains are Jay’s. He was last seen after a night out, and a massive search operation took place in the northwest part of the island. After the remains were found, Tenerife officials conducted a forensic examination. They used fingerprint analysis to verify the identity and confirmed that the body belonged to Jay. The tests indicated that Jay suffered multiple injuries from a fall in rocky terrain, which caused his death.
Before this confirmation, the missing persons charity LBT Global had discovered clothes and personal belongings near the remains. They stated that these items belonged to Jay. The organization has supported Jay’s family during this difficult time and has asked the public to respect their privacy.
Following the discovery of Jay’s remains, a friend who was vacationing with him at the time of his disappearance paid an emotional tribute. Brad Hargreaves, in a heartfelt message, expressed his deep sorrow. He said that “no words” could describe the loss and that “nothing will be the same” without Jay. Brad added that Jay should “rest easy” and that he would “always love” him.
Jay’s remains were found on July 15, around ten in the morning. The body was located near the last known signal from Jay’s phone by members of the Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group. The area was steep and rugged, making it impossible to reach on foot.
