A body of a man believed to be British tourist Jay Slater has been found in the Spanish island of Tenerife, almost a month since vanishing.
The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, went missing on June 17 in the mountainous area, sparking a massive search.
A spokesperson for the Civil Guard said today: ‘After 29 constant days of searching the lifeless body of the young man has been found in the Masca area.
‘The discovery has been possible thanks to the tireless and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard over these 29 days.
‘Everything is pointing to the body being that of the young British man who disappeared on June 17, pending full identification.
‘Initial inquiries are pointing to him having suffered an accident/fall in the area where he was found.’
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