Background Information
On a fateful Monday morning of June 17, Jay mysteriously vanished without a trace, leaving his loved ones distraught and anxious.
The 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, had journeyed to Tenerife for the vibrant ‘NRG’ festival in the company of two companions.
His temporary residence was an Airbnb lodging in the picturesque town of Los Cristianos. As the search effort intensifies, facts remain scarce even as a week has passed.
Key Events Timeline
Day One: Sunday, June 16
After bidding farewell to the festival in South Tenerife, Jay departs with two individuals he befriended that evening.
A video on Snapchat captures him, clad in a grey shirt with a green stripe, marking the final confirmed viewing of him.
Day Two: Monday, June 17
8.15am – Jay’s last phone call is to his friend Lucy Mae Law, revealing his isolated location amid mountains and his urgent need for water.
Having missed his intended bus, he finds himself stranded in a desolate area, as suggested by his mobile’s last known position, entailing a daunting 10-hour hike back to his residence.
9.04am – Tenerife authorities are notified, and his friend Lucy reaches out to the UK Embassy.
2 pm – Jay’s friends initiate efforts to disseminate his description, emphasizing his attire.
Status Update and Ongoing Efforts
Day Three: Tuesday, June 18
In a bid of solidarity, Jay’s companions initiate a quest through the mountainous region pinpointed by his last phone signal, yet yield no breakthrough.
Spanish law enforcement and mountain rescue units collaborate in the exploration, utilizing sniffer canines and helicopters to scour the terrain.
Day Four: Wednesday, June 19
A possible sighting prompts a transient shift in the search operation to Los Cristianos, only to dismiss the lead. The quest at the national park is promptly reactivated.
