The last Snapchat sent by missing teenager Jay Slater has been released.
Authorities in Tenerife, Spain, are desperately searching for missing 19-year-old Jay, who disappeared on Monday while on vacation with friends. Search dogs and mountain rescue teams - as well as volunteers - have now joined the search for the missing teen.
Jay had traveled to the Canary Island for the NRG music festival along with his friend Lucy and another companion. However, after a night out, he opted to stay with individuals he had met, rather than returning to their shared apartment.
On Monday morning, at around 8:15AM, Lucy received a troubling call from Jay, indicating that he was attempting to walk back to their accommodations after being unable to catch a bus home.
He mentioned being in need of water, with his phone battery critically low at 1 percent, and expressed uncertainty about his location. His last tracked position placed him in the Rural de Teno Park, a remote area known for hiking, located in the northwest part of the island.
Now, a Snapchat post has been released showing Jay's last appearance before going missing.
The video was shared in the 'JAY SLATER MISSING - ONLY OFFICIAL GROUP' Facebook group, which was established to share details to help locate the missing teen. As of this writing, more than 140,000 people have joined the group to help.
In the group, it has been revealed what Jay was wearing in the Snapchat post.
A screenshot shows Jay smiling in a grey and green t-shirt - identified by social media users as Technicals shirt. He was also carrying a black back.
The post was reportedly shared at around 8:35PM on Sunday - roughly 12 hours before Jay's last call with friend Lucy.
A closer look of the shirt can be seen below:
Loved ones have also shared a screenshot of Jay's last known location.
During his final phone call with friend Lucy, the teen stated that he was going to walk back to their apartment after missing the last bus.
However, per reports, that walk would have taken him around 10-11 hours.
The Foreign Office has confirmed its involvement in assisting the family during this distressing time, The Independent reports.
A spokesperson from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has stated: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has been reported missing in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.”
A Timeline of Jay Slater's Disappearance:
Sunday evening, June 16: Jay spends the evening with friends but decides to stay out longer and joins other acquaintances, one of whom has a rental car.
8:35PM: Jay appears in the last Snapchat video before his disappearance, dressed in a grey t-shirt with green trim.
Monday, June 17, 8:15AM: Jay calls his friend Lucy, informing her that he is lost in a remote area, thirsty, and his phone battery is at 1%. He explains that he missed the bus back and is trying to navigate using a maps app on his phone.
8:50AM: Jay's phone battery dies.
9:04AM: Local authorities in Tenerife are notified about Jay's disappearance.
Tuesday, 2:00AM: Police officers inform Jay's mother, Debbie Duncan, and stepfather, Andy Watson, about his disappearance when they visit their home.
Tuesday, 11:35AM: Debbie Duncan and Jay's brother Zak arrive in Tenerife after boarding the earliest available flight.
