Search for Missing British Teen Jay Slater in Tenerife Officially Called Off
Spanish police have ended the search for Jay Slater, a 19-year-old British teen who vanished nearly two weeks ago on Tenerife. The Guardia Civil confirmed the operation has concluded after 14 gruelling days with no trace of the Lancashire youngster.
Desperate Last Contact in Remote National Park
Jay was last heard from on June 17, between 8:30 and 9am, when he told a friend he was lost and desperately thirsty. His phone’s last signal pinged from the rugged, isolated Rural de Teno national park in Tenerife’s north.
Massive Effort Yields No Clues
- Police launched an extensive search, deploying helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs.
- Despite a “massive search” call to the public, only six volunteers answered.
- After 13 days combing the tough terrain, authorities have found nothing.
Investigation Remains Open as Family Clings to Hope
Though the active search has ended, police stress the investigation is ongoing. A Guardia Civil spokesman said: “The search has ended,” but confirmed officers will continue probing Jay’s disappearance.
Family and friends are devastated, holding onto any scrap of news that could bring Jay home. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and help crack this heartbreaking mystery.
