Mum of missing Brit Jay Slater flies to Tenerife as she reveals teen was Snapchatting friends before disappearance

The mum of a British teenager who has gone missing in Tenerife has said she is ‘beside herself with worry’ as police continue to search for her son.

Jay Slater's mum Debbie made the comments after touching down in Tenerife today following her 19-year-old son’s disappearance yesterday morning (June 17).

Jay, from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, is currently missing on the Spanish island after travelling there for a music festival and holiday with pals. A desperate search is underway to find him near the village of Masca, in the Parque Rural de Teno. You can follow live updates on the search here.

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Speaking from the south of the island where her son had been staying, Debbie said: “I’ve only been in Tenerife for about 10 minutes and I’ve just had a quick chat with someone from the British Embassy and am waiting for them to call back so I know a bit more. The consulate has been really good so far.

“I’m obviously beside myself with worry which is why I’ve flown out here with my eldest son to do anything we can to help.

“We’re just praying the police or someone finds Jay. I know there’s a mountain rescue team out and a helicopter.

“Nothing’s ever going to be enough when your youngest son’s gone missing but it sounds as if the police here are taking this very seriously and doing the best job they can.”

A police helicopter is being used over the mountainous area, which is popular with hikers. Firefighters and mountain rescuers are also involved in the desperate search as well as drones.

Officials at the Foreign Office are supporting Jay's family and a spokesperson for the department also confirmed that they are in touch with the local