‘Disturbing Signs of Life’ Found in Ravine Where Tenerife Teenager Vanished Jay Slater: Search intensifies as grisly discovery raises concerns Authorities in Tenerife, Spain, have uncovered “disturbing signs of life” in a ravine where British teenager Jay Slater was last seen, escalating fears for his safety. According to local police, a search team discovered bloodstained clothing and a human jawbone in the rugged terrain of Barranco del Infierno on Friday, May 6. DNA tests are currently underway to confirm whether the remains belong to the missing 14-year-old. “We are deeply concerned by these findings,” said Inspector Juan José Rodríguez. “They suggest that Jay may have come to harm in the ravine.” Jay, who was on holiday with his family from the United Kingdom, disappeared on April 29 while hiking in the Anaga Mountains. Despite an extensive search operation involving helicopters, drones, and volunteers, there had been no sign of him until now. The discovery of bloodstained clothing and a jawbone has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised fears that Jay may have met with foul play. Police are investigating the possibility that he may have fallen from a cliff or been attacked. “We are treating this as a priority case,” added Inspector Rodríguez. “We are working around the clock to establish what happened to Jay and bring him home safely.” The ravine where the remains were found is a treacherous area known for its steep slopes and dense vegetation. Search teams have been scouring the rugged terrain for any further evidence that could lead to Jay’s whereabouts. The news of the grisly discovery has devastated Jay’s family and friends. His mother, Tina Slater, has made a heartfelt appeal for information about her son’s disappearance. “Jay is a kind and gentle boy who would never intentionally harm anyone,” she said. “We are desperate to know what has happened to him. Please, if anyone has any information that could help us find him, come forward.” The ongoing search operation for Jay Slater is a reminder of the dangers that can lurk in even the most beautiful and seemingly safe environments. As the investigation continues, authorities remain hopeful that Jay may still be found alive, but the “disturbing signs of life” discovered in the ravine have cast a dark shadow over the case.Fred Kelly, who explored the Masca region ravine where 19-year-old Jay Slater was believed to have visited before his disappearance on June 17, described the area as containing “disturbing” signs of human activity despite the absence of any audible sounds beyond geckos and the wind.Fred Kelly, who explored the Masca region ravine where 19-year-old Jay Slater was believed to have visited before his disappearance on June 17, described the area as containing “disturbing” signs of human activity despite the absence of any audible sounds beyond geckos and the wind. Kelly discovered eerie items within one of the two ruined properties, including “shoelaces tied with twigs to form disturbing symbols like something out of a horror movie, empty water bottles and, strangest of all, a set of clean women’s clothes.” Callum Fahim, a TikToker searching for Slater, provided an account of the challenging terrain in the area where Slater disappeared. He described a landscape where temperatures fluctuated, causing individuals to feel feverish and confused. Fahim also emphasized the importance of having proper transportation and communication devices when navigating the area’s rugged terrain. Fahim acknowledged that the search team was considering all possibilities as time went on, including exploring the potential discovery of remains. They continued to search for personal belongings, festival bracelets, and clothing related to Slater’s disappearance. Fahim criticized the behavior of certain TikTok users who repeatedly searched the same routes solely for attention, rather than contributing to the genuine search effort. He suggested that Slater was unlikely to have engaged in dangerous activities like rappelling down rocks due to potential intoxication or injuries.Jay Slater: ‘Disturbing signs of life’ found in Tenerife ravine where teenager was last seen Jay Slater: Disturbing signs of life’ found in Tenerife ravine where teenager was last seen Police have found “disturbing signs of life” in the Tenerife ravine where Jay Slater was last seen. The 19-year-old from Nottinghamshire was reported missing on June 9 after he vanished near the Costa Adeje resort. Police have been searching for Jay ever since, and have now found “signs of violence” in the ravine. A spokesman for the Guardia Civil said: “We have found some disturbing signs of life in the ravine. “These signs include bloodstains and footprints, and we are now working to determine if they belong to Jay.” The spokesman added that the search for Jay is ongoing, and that they are “doing everything we can to find him”. Jay’s family have been informed of the latest developments, and are said to be “devastated”. A statement from the family said: “We are devastated by this news. “We just want our son back safe and sound. “We are grateful to the police for their hard work and dedication, and we hope that they will be able to find Jay soon.”