The United Kingdom is still in shock over the disappearance and subsequent death of Jay Slater, the young British man who went missing a month ago during a holiday in Tenerife. This Monday, the Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group of the Civil Guard located the lifeless body of a man in the Masca area, in the Tenerife municipality of Buenavista del Norte, where the young man gave his last signs of life.
Jay Dean Slater, 19, disappeared on the evening of June 17. According to the account of one of the young man’s friends, during his stay in Tenerife, Slater met two people with whom he apparently went to the Masca area. That day, the young woman received a call from her friend telling her that he was lost and thirsty, and that he only had 1% battery left on his mobile phone.
The young man’s disappearance was reported that day and a search operation has been launched since then. His family has moved to Tenerife to closely follow the efforts and collaborate in whatever way they can.
Jay Slater
The news of his disappearance has been followed with great anticipation and nervousness in the United Kingdom. Following the news of his death, the British government has updated the government page dedicated to the safety of its citizens in foreign countries. In it, the agency warns about the risks associated with crime, scams, weather, clothing, alcohol, drugs, outdoor activities and transportation.
The British government, for example, reminds that to drive a car or a motorcycle of more than 125cc in Spain you must be 18 years old or older, and at least 16 years old to drive a motorcycle of up to 125cc. When it comes to using taxis, the government recommends using only official registered or licensed taxis, or accredited transport companies.
British authorities are also warning about the so-called ‘balconing’. “Don’t take unnecessary risks on balconies or other high places, especially if you are under the influence of drink or drugs. (…) If you stay in a room with a balcony, follow the hotel or apartment’s safety advice and be careful around friends who may also be at risk. Your travel insurance may not cover incidents that occur on a balcony if you were under the influence of drink or drugs when the incident occurred,” the website says.
It also warns of the dangers of swimming in the sea.“Hidden rocks or jumping into shallow water can cause serious injury or death. We also recommend that you do not dive in unknown waters and do not swim on beaches where a river flows into the sea,” they explain.
It is also noted that in many places in Spain it is illegal to drink alcohol on the street, as well as to have sex in public places or to carry drugs. “There have been a number of serious incidents involving people attending illegal parties in villas and private homes on the islands of Ibiza and Mallorca,” they add.
Source: www.huffingtonpost.es
