Missing Jay Slater's mum 'overwhelmed' by support
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Debbie Duncan expressed her gratitude towards volunteers and a group of hikers who helped in the search for her son, Jay Slater.
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The mom of Jay Slater, a teenager who disappeared, expressed how grateful and appreciative their family is for all the love and assistance they have received. They are continuing their search for him in Tenerife.
The teenager, who is 19 years old and from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has not been seen since June 17. He informed a friend that he was lost in the mountains.
The search for the apprentice bricklayer who went missing in Tenerife has now been stopped by the Guardia Civil.
Debbie Duncan expressed her gratitude to a nearby hiking organization and community volunteers for their ongoing efforts in searching for her son.
In a recent post on GoFundMe, where over £50,000 has been raised, Ms. Duncan expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming kindness and support they have received. She also thanked the local hiking group for their assistance in planning the search routes for Jay.
A fantastic group of people from the community reached out to us and offered to help with the search.
She said: "Even though they do not want to receive money for the search effort, we will assist them with supplies and appreciate their eagerness to contribute."
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A 19-year-old person has not been seen in Tenerife since June 17th.
Mr Slater went to the Spanish island on June 13th to go to the NRG music festival with two of his friends before he went missing.
The adolescent was experiencing his initial vacation overseas without his guardians.
Though, he vanished when he left to go back to his place after traveling to an Airbnb with two friends he made at the gathering.
Helicopters, drones, and search dogs were used to search for Mr. Slater, but unfortunately, they were unable to locate him.
He was last seen at Rural de Teno Park in the northern part of the island, which was approximately an 11-hour walk from his accommodation.
Helicopters, drones, and search dogs were used to locate Mr. Slater.
Ms. Duncan mentioned that the family is still being contacted by "seasoned organizations offering assistance with our search".
She mentioned they were conversing with them "regarding how they can help".
Nevertheless, she also mentioned that "The Spanish authorities must grant permission before we can enlist their assistance."
Ms. Duncan expressed her gratitude for the ongoing support in helping to bring their son back home.
Earlier this week, Ms. Duncan shared her feelings of "hurt and distress" when searches were unsuccessful in locating her son.
She expressed that the pain and suffering they are going through is indescribable.
"He is our beloved son with a bright future ahead of him, and we are determined to locate him."
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