Jay Slater’s mother has given an update via a £35,000 fundraising page set up to help the search for the missing teenager.
Debbie Duncan, posting on the GoFundMe page “Get Jay Slater home”, said the family were working with the company to withdraw some of the money.
She said the money would be used to help cover accommodation and food expenses while the family were out in Tenerife helping to search for the teenager.
Ms Duncan also said they were planning to fly others out to the island “so we can support each other during these dark times”.
“It’s difficult to wrap our heads around what is happening right now, but we are not losing hope that we will find Jay and return home together,” she wrote.
“We are currently working with GoFundMe to withdraw part of the funds, which are being safely held.
“I wanted to share that these funds will be used to support the mountain rescue teams who are tirelessly searching for Jay.
“Additionally, since our stay in Tenerife needs to be extended, we will also use the funds to cover accommodation and food expenses.
“I’m surrounded by wonderful people who are by my side, but far from their loved ones, so we’ll also be using part of these funds to fly them to Tenerife so we can support each other during these dark times.”
Ms Duncan also thanked those who had sent “kind messages” and donations, adding: “This means the world to us.”
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