Intro
Everyone's really sad about what happened to Jay Slater, a 19-year-old guy from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. His story has hit home for a lot of people since we heard he passed away in Tenerife. Now, his family's got the massive job of bringing him back to the UK.
Finding Out
On Monday, the terrible news came out that they found a body near where Jay was last seen. After checking, they sadly said it was him. The Spanish police think he probably fell into a rocky place and got really hurt.
Making Plans
Matthew Searle, who works with a charity called LBT Global that helps British families when bad stuff happens abroad, has been a huge help to Jay's family. He said they're now trying to sort out how to get Jay's body back to the UK and planning his funeral.
A Mom's Pain
Jay's mom, Debbie Duncan, is just totally shocked and really, really sad. She talked about how hard it is to deal with the news and wait for more info from the people at the embassy.
What Happened to Jay
The folks at the Canary Islands' big court looked into it and said Jay had a bunch of serious injuries from the fall. They know it's him because of his fingerprints.
What's Next
While the family is working on bringing Jay back, everyone's trying to be there for them. People from Oswaldtwistle and other places are sending love and support.
Wrapping Up
Bringing Jay home isn't just about moving his body, it's also about his family's feelings and saying goodbye. We're all thinking about them and hoping they can find some peace with their friends and family around them.
Last Words
Jay's story shows us how short life can be and how important it is to stick together when things go wrong. We'll remember him and keep his family in our thoughts.