A new video has emerged showing missing 19-year-old raver Jay Slater dancing energetically to loud techno music, a week after he disappeared following a festival in Tenerife. The clip, similar to others previously obtained by MailOnline, captures Jay at the Papagayo nightclub in the notorious Veronica’s strip at Playa de las Americas. At one point, he appears to fall to the ground before getting up again, smiling at the after-party.
The emergence of this video comes as the search for Jay enters its eighth day. Police efforts have now concentrated on the Masca Gorge area, approximately 19 miles from where Jay was last seen dancing in the video. Despite extensive search operations involving drones, dogs, and helicopters, there has been no sign of him so far.
Jay Slater, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared after attending the NRG music festival in Tenerife. The video captures him enjoying the after-party, providing a glimpse into his activities before his disappearance. However, the lack of any subsequent sightings has deepened the mystery surrounding his whereabouts.
The prolonged search and lack of progress have intensified fears for Jay’s safety. Rampant online speculation has compounded the distress for his family, particularly his mother, Debbie Duncan, 55, who flew out to Tenerife last week to join the search. Sources close to Debbie have reported that she is emotionally drained and has suffered a breakdown due to the ongoing ordeal.
The search for Jay has been extensive, involving the use of drones, search dogs, and helicopters to scour the rugged terrain of the Masca Gorge area. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, as the search continues to yield no concrete leads.
Jay’s friends and family have expressed their gratitude for the support and assistance they have received from both local authorities and the community. A dedicated Facebook group providing regular updates and a GoFundMe campaign have rallied widespread support, raising over £27,000 to aid in the search efforts.
As the search enters its eighth day, the focus remains on finding any trace of Jay and bringing him home safely. The community, along with Jay’s loved ones, continues to hope for a positive outcome while grappling with the emotional toll of his disappearance.