The father of Jay Slater, who is missing, describes the ongoing search as a 'living hell'.
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| The search for the missing teenager has now reached its second week. |
Warren Slater, the father of British teenager Jay Slater who has gone missing in Tenerife, described his anguish as "a living hell" while the search for his son enters its second week. Speaking from Santiago del Teide, approximately four miles from the search area, Warren Slater pleaded, "I just want him found." Jay Slater, 19, last contacted a friend eight days ago, stating he was lost, low on phone battery, and in need of water. Search efforts, including specialist dog teams, are concentrated near a national park in north-western Tenerife.
The Slater family has appealed to the local community for any information, distributing missing posters in Spanish across the town. Warren Slater's emotional plea to reporters underscored his desperation: "Somebody must know something. I just want him to be found. End of."
Search teams are facing daunting challenges at Rural de Teno National Park, believed to be Jay Slater's last known location. Guardia Civil officers from the Canary Islands were observed searching two structures in a ravine within the park on Sunday. Efforts seem concentrated in this specific area following extensive searches in nearby Masca village and the surrounding terrain.
When questioned about the progress of the search operation, Tenerife police declined to provide details, stating they do not comment on ongoing investigations. Paul Arnott, a mountaineer who traveled from the UK to assist, likened the search through the park's ravines to "looking for a needle in a haystack," emphasizing the rugged and expansive nature of the terrain.
Jay Slater reportedly left his travel group in Playa de las Americas after attending the NRG music festival at Papagayo night club. He had joined two men he met there for a drive to the remote north-western Tenerife park, where he was last heard from. NRG described his disappearance as devastating, expressing hope for his safe return.
Although Lancashire Police offered assistance, Spanish authorities in Tenerife indicated they had sufficient resources. Mr. Slater, on his first holiday without family, had traveled with friends to attend the festival. His employer, PH Build Group, expressed support amid public scrutiny and emphasized his need to return home.
Rural de Teno Park, a rugged and isolated area about a 40-minute drive from where Jay Slater was staying, poses significant challenges for search teams with its deep ravines and imposing mountains.
Here is a rewritten summary of the events concerning Jay Slater's disappearance:
June 16, Sunday - Jay Slater and friends attend the final day of the NRG music festival at Papagayo nightclub in Playa de las Americas.
June 17, Monday (03:00 - 06:00 BST) - Mr. Slater leaves Playa de las Americas in a car with two men he met during his holiday.
07:30 - Mr. Slater posts a photo on Snapchat from a property entrance tagged with the location Parque Rural de Teno.
Between 08:30 and 09:00 - Mr. Slater calls a friend, explaining he missed a bus and is attempting to walk back south, a 10-hour journey. The call cuts off, with his phone's last location showing a path in the mountainous Rural de Teno National Park, popular among hikers.
June 18, Tuesday - Despite his friends' search efforts, Mr. Slater does not return to his accommodation. Local police and mountain rescue teams begin searching, while his mother and brother fly to Tenerife.
June 19, Wednesday - Spanish Guardia Civil continue the search using drones, dogs, and helicopters, but find no trace. The search briefly shifts to Los Cristianos due to a possible sighting, but police dismiss this lead and return to the original area.
June 20, Thursday - Guardia Civil, mountain rescue teams, firefighters, and volunteers resume scouring the national park.
June 21, Friday - Lancashire Police offers assistance in the search, but Spanish authorities indicate they have sufficient resources.
June 22, Saturday - Police, rescue dog teams, and firefighters continue combing the rugged terrain of Rural de Teno.
June 23, Sunday - Police focus on examining outbuildings at the bottom of a ravine in Rural de Teno, near where Mr. Slater's phone last signaled.
His mother, Debbie Duncan, makes a heartfelt plea for her son's return, saying, "We just need you home."
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