Jay Slater's mother, Debbie, has been left heartbroken over the tragic news that a body found in Tenerife has been identified as her missing son, stating: "I just can't believe this could happen to my beautiful boy.
Our hearts are broken." The sad discovery brought confirmation that the fingerprints matched those of the missing teen, and officials indicated that his fatal injuries were consistent with a fall on rocky terrain, as stated by a Spanish court.The Canary Islands High Court of Justice confirmed the body was found near the village of Masca on Monday.
In a statement issued through charity LBT Global, Jay's mother Debbie Duncan said: “I just can’t believe it – we’re here with the embassy staff waiting for an update and now it’s come – the worst news.” She then added: “I just can’t believe this could happen to my beautiful boy.
Our hearts are broken.” The charity previously said the remains were found with the 19-year-old’s clothes and possessions near his last known location.
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