The ongoing search for Jay Slater, a 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, has intensified as authorities and volunteers continue to comb through Tenerife’s rugged terrain. Jay disappeared after attending the NRG festival on June 16th and attempting to navigate back to his accommodation the next morning, sparking a wide-scale search effort.
Timeline of Events
- June 16th: Jay attends the NRG music festival at Papagayo nightclub in Playa de las Americas.
- June 17th, 03:00-06:00 BST: Jay stays at an apartment in the north of Tenerife with friends made during the festival.
- June 17th, 07:30: Jay posts a picture on Snapchat from the doorway of the apartment, located in the Rural de Teno park.
- June 17th, 08:30: Jay contacts his friend Lucy Law, revealing he attempted to walk back after missing his bus. He mentions being lost, injured by a cactus, low on water, and with his phone at 1% battery.
- June 17th, 09:04: Jay is reported missing after his phone battery dies, last known to be in Rural de Teno park.
Search Efforts
Since his disappearance, extensive efforts have been made to locate Jay:
- June 18th: Local police and mountain rescue teams concentrate their search in Rural de Teno park. Jay’s family arrives in Tenerife to assist.
- June 19th: Search focus briefly shifts to the Los Cristianos area before returning north due to new leads.
- June 20th: Intensive search resumes in Rural de Teno park, particularly around Masca village, involving emergency workers combing through challenging terrain.
- June 21st: Spanish police continue the search without additional support from Lancashire Constabulary, focusing on areas close to Jay’s last known location.
- June 22nd: Jay’s mother appeals directly to him as firefighters and rescue personnel navigate hazardous hillside terrain.
- June 23rd: Search teams narrow efforts on small buildings near Jay’s last phone ping location in Rural de Teno park.
- June 24th: The search extends into its ninth day, with police presence at key locations near where Jay’s mobile phone was last traced.
Community Support and Appeals
Warren Slater, Jay’s father, has passionately appealed for assistance from the local community in Santiago del Teide. He emphasizes the urgency of finding Jay and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Conclusion
As the search for Jay Slater continues into its ninth day, hopes remain high for a breakthrough in locating the missing apprentice. The collaborative efforts of rescue teams, local authorities, and volunteers underscore the determination to find Jay and return him safely to his family.