In a tragic development, search teams in Tenerife have discovered the lifeless body of a young man, potentially ending a month-long search for missing British teenager Jay Slater. The body was discovered in the Masca area of the Tenerife mountains after 29 days of relentless search efforts, according to a statement by the Guardia Civil, Spain's law enforcement agency.

Although awaiting formal identification, the Guardia Civil has indicated that all signs point to the body belonging to the young British man who went missing on June 17. Preliminary investigations suggest that the young man may have suffered an accidental fall in the remote and inaccessible area where he was found.

Nineteen-year-old Jay Slater, hailing from Lancashire, northern England, disappeared after attending the NRG festival in the southern part of the island. His last communication was with friend Lucy Mae around 8:30 a.m. local time on June 17. Mae established a GoFundMe page to aid in the search for Slater. In a heartfelt plea, Mae shared that Slater had spent Sunday night with two individuals before heading to their apartment, situated in a secluded location. Slater left the apartment at 8 a.m. local time and contacted Mae urgently when his phone battery reached 1%.

Mae provided valuable information about Slater's last known location, stating that he was on an off-road track approximately 10 hours away from his hotel. It was near this location that the body was discovered, along with Slater's possessions and clothes, according to LBT Global, a charity supporting British nationals in crisis overseas.

While formal identification is still pending, British authorities have been notified by the Guardia Civil about the potential discovery of Jay Slater's body. Lancashire Police expressed their condolences and assured ongoing support to Slater's family during this difficult time.

The tragic news has left the community saddened, as hopes for Slater's safe return have now been shattered. Authorities will continue their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and subsequent death.

As the formal identification process progresses, loved ones and supporters remember Jay Slater and the impact he had on those around him.