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Latest UK travel advice for Spain as body found in Jay Slater search

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Latest UK travel advice for Spain as body found in Jay Slater search

The search for Jay Slater, a 19-year-old British individual who disappeared in Tenerife, has led to the discovery of human remains almost a month later. The Civil Guard announced that a body was discovered in the Masca area today (June 15), where the 19-year-old had gone missing.

A charity assisting the family also confirmed that the body was found near the location of his mobile phone’s last signal in the western part of the island. DNA testing will be conducted to determine the individual’s identity, in addition to performing an autopsy to determine the cause of death.




The body was discovered with belongings and clothing belonging to Mr. Slater, as reported by charity LBT Global. The bricklayer apprentice from Lancashire attended the NRG music festival June 16.

He then headed to an AirBnB in the village of Masca with two men. The next morning, he set off on an 11-hour walk back to his apartment.

Mr Slater was last spotted by a café owner, inquiring about bus schedules before opting not to wait for two hours. Subsequently, she witnessed him departing the village on foot, with his phone’s last signal traced to the Rural de Teno National Park.

19-year-old British tourist Jay Slater disappeared last June 17 in Masca, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

At the time, he had phoned his friends to let them know he was lost walking back and that his phone only had 1% battery remaining. Although formal identification still needs to take place, the Civil Guard says “all evidence suggests” the remains are those of Mr Slater and he may have suffered an accident or a fall as the body was found in a very inaccessible part of the island.

In wake of the news, the latest travel advice for Brits to bare in mind when heading to Spain can be found on the government’s website. In its Safety and Security section, the government warns of risks associated with crime, scams, weather, attire, alcohol, spiking, outdoor activities and transport.

Transport risks

Check with your airline, tour operator or transport company whether there is any planned strike action which might disrupt your journey. In terms of road travel, you can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Spain.

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