Jay Slater's mum issues fresh 'sincere' update on search for missing teen

James Rodger

3 July 2024 at 11:48 am·2-min read

Jay Slater's mum has broken cover to issue yet another fresh update on the missing teen's GoFundMe page. Debbie Duncan has spoken out on GoFundMe over the ongoing hope a sign of Jay materialises following him vanishing in the Canary Islands back in mid-June.

The mum wrote: "Hi again everyone. Your generosity has been vast, and we are so grateful for all of your support and kindness during this unimaginable time for our family. As I said in my official statement, the Spanish police conducted a land search for 12 days which involved every resource they had available.

"Although the land search ended, the Spanish police still continue with their investigations into why Jay had travelled to the location so far away from his accommodation." The mum added: "We offer our sincere thanks to the Spanish authorities, who continue to follow lines of inquiries.

"In the meantime, we will continue to use part of the funds to support the volunteers working hard in the mountains to find Jay." She added: "We are currently looking after Paul Arnett, putting together a package of any equipment and essentials he needs and going up to do a drop for him. We are also supporting Callum Fahim and his group with accommodation and other essentials.

"The remaining funds will continue to be used to support the rescue teams who are tirelessly searching for Jay as well as our own expenses as we remain in Tenerife looking for our boy. We will continue to keep you all updated on the progress on our GoFundMe page, and we thank you for your continued support. Please keep sharing and supporting our fundraiser to help us bring Jay home."

Ms Duncan said the investigation into her son's disappearance remains open after cops called off the search in the holiday hotspot this weekend.

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