Spanish police have officially called off the search for missing British teenager Jay Slater, nearly two weeks after his disappearance on the island of Tenerife. The announcement came as the search entered its fourteenth day on Sunday, with a spokesman for the Guardia Civil confirming to The Daily Telegraph that “the search has ended.”

Nineteen-year-old Slater, from Lancashire, went missing on June 17. He had last made contact with a friend between 08:30 and 09:00 on the day of his disappearance, reporting that he was lost and desperately thirsty. The last trace of his phone signal was recorded in the Rural de Teno national park, a rugged and remote area in the north of Tenerife.

The Guardia Civil has led an extensive search operation over the past 13 days, deploying helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs to scour the challenging terrain. Despite these efforts, no trace of Slater has been found.

While the active search has been called off, the spokesman emphasised that the case remains open. “The search has ended,” he stated, indicating that organised search parties will no longer be deployed, although the investigation into Slater’s disappearance will continue.

In a final push to locate the missing teenager, police appealed to the public for volunteers to join a “massive search” on Saturday. Unfortunately, only six people responded to the call for help.

The disappearance of Jay Slater has left his family and friends in deep anguish, as they await any news regarding his whereabouts. The case has drawn significant attention both in Spain and the UK, with many hoping for a breakthrough that could lead to his discovery.

Authorities are urging anyone with information that might assist in the investigation to come forward. As the search ends, the hope remains that Jay Slater will be found and reunited with his loved ones.