Jay Slater's mum issues new GoFundMe statement after son's body found in Tenerife

The mum of tragic Jay Slater has said the family are 'overwhelmed with grief' in a new message following the discovery of her son's body in Tenerife.

Debbie Duncan said the family were going through an 'impossible time' after Jay's body was discovered in a treacherous gorge on the Spanish island on Monday morning. She thanked people for their support in a new message posted on a Go Fund Me page today (July 18).

Debbie also outlined how donations to the fundraiser will be spent, as the total has now climbed to almost £60,000. She said the family hoped to give Jay 'the send off he deserves'.

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In full, the statement posted by Debbie today said: "Hello everyone, thank you for all of your kindness, support and condolences in light of the tragic news that Jay’s body has been found. We are overwhelmed with grief and are so grateful for your support.

"The wonderful team from The Netherlands, Signi Zoekhondon, have remained in Spain all week and have continued to support us since Jay was found. They are due to fly home in the coming days and we are so appreciative of their dedication and support.

"We would like to thank LBT Global for their support during this impossible time. We are working with agencies to arrange Jay's repatriation to the UK and the remaining funds, along with any future donations will be used to help with this if needed and to pay for Jay’s funeral costs back home.

"We want to give our boy the send-off he deserves so please do continue to share and support our fundraiser however you can."

Jay's body was found in a perilous gorge on Monday (July 15) by members of a mountain rescue team from the Spanish