Just six volunteers join 'massive' search for Jay Slater after police appeal

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Just six volunteers - including a British TikToker - have stepped forward to join today's search for Jay Slater following a Spanish police appeal for help.

The 19-year-old vanished in the northwest of Tenerife on June 17 and it was hoped a fresh appeal for search efforts would shed light on the case.

But the call to action has seen a disappointing response from the public, with only six individuals joining the nearly 30 professional searchers as they enter the 13th day of operations. READ MORE: Jay Slater missing in Tenerife LIVE: Latest updates as massive new search begins following tragic update Cipriano Martin, who leads the Civil Guard's Greim mountain rescue unit, said of the poor turnout: "Well, we've been searching for lots of days and with the search today, we're talking about 30 people." The Guardia Civil had issued a plea on Friday for volunteer groups and skilled individuals familiar with harsh terrains to come forward for a "busqueda masiva" or massive search scheduled for Saturday.

The extensive operation was set to take place in Masca village, close to where Jay was last seen and would cover challenging areas such as steep cliffs, ravines, and various trails.