The mother of missing teenager Jay Slater has shared the devastating details of their final phone call, revealing the chilling last words he spoke before vanishing in Tenerife.
Debbie Duncan described the haunting moment her 19-year-old son told her he was "lost in the mountains, no water, and his phone was on 1% battery" during their last communication. The emotional revelation comes as the massive search operation for the apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle enters its most critical phase.
Desperate Search in Harsh Terrain
Spanish rescue teams have been combing the treacherous mountainous area where Jay was last known to be, facing extreme weather conditions and difficult terrain. The search has focused on the Rural de Teno park near the village of Masca, where Jay was last seen after attending a music festival.
Local authorities have deployed specialist units, including mountain rescue experts and sniffer dogs, in a desperate attempt to locate the missing teenager. The operation has been hampered by scorching temperatures and rugged landscape, making the search increasingly challenging with each passing hour.
Family's Agonising Wait
Debbie Duncan has flown to Tenerife to coordinate with search teams and personally appeal for information about her son's whereabouts. In an emotional statement, she described the "living nightmare" the family has been enduring since Jay disappeared on Monday morning.
"We just want him home safe," the distraught mother told reporters. "The not knowing is unbearable. We're praying for some good news every time the phone rings."
Community Support Grows
Back in Lancashire, the local community has rallied around the Slater family, with friends and neighbours organising fundraising efforts to support the search operation. Vigils have been held in Oswaldtwistle as residents pray for Jay's safe return.
The Foreign Office has confirmed they are supporting the family of a British man reported missing in Tenerife and are in contact with local authorities. Investigators continue to follow several lines of enquiry while urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
