Expert volunteers sought to help find missing teenager in Tenerife

In Tenerife, volunteers with expertise in navigating challenging terrain have joined forces with Spanish police in the search for a missing British teenager, Jay Slater. The 19-year-old from Lancashire was last heard from on 17 June, expressing distress over low phone battery and lack of water. The search efforts, involving 30 to 40 police and volunteers, focused on the rugged hills and steep drops of the village of Masca, an area known for its difficulty in navigation. Slater, who had been on holiday with friends, had returned to a rural rented house with individuals he met at a festival. The search operation faced challenges due to the dense vegetation and rough terrain, making it a time-consuming and arduous task. Despite the extensive search efforts, including the involvement of experienced mountain rescue teams, the search for Slater has been called off almost two weeks after his disappearance, much to the disappointment of his father, Warren Slater. The investigation took a turn as Spanish police ruled out the relevance of two British men who had accommodated Slater before his disappearance. The search for the missing teenager continues in Tenerife, with ongoing efforts to locate him in the unforgiving terrain of the island. Slater's friend, Brad Hargreaves, recounted a video call where he heard Slater veer off the road, shedding light on the challenging conditions faced during the search operation. As the search for Jay Slater persists, the community rallies for support, urging respect and assistance from the public to aid in finding the missing teenager and reuniting him with his family. The search operation, marked by its complexities and the vast expanse of the terrain, underscores the determination and collaborative efforts of volunteers, police, and loved ones in the quest to locate Jay Slater and bring closure to his disappearance.