The area around Masca where Jay Slater vanished has been described as 'dangerous'
Tucked away in the mountainous terrain of northwest Tenerife lies the charming village of Masca. This tiny hamlet, home to just about 90 residents, offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and the North Atlantic Ocean.
Since then, there has been no sign or word from him, with major search efforts now entering their second strenuous week. Despite a potential CCTV sighting, which his family believes could be him, there have been no confirmed sightings amid the ongoing missing persons investigation. On the fifth day of the search, the owner of the Airbnb rental said that Jay had inquired about the bus schedule out of the village before she saw him 'walking off alone', uphill into the mountains.
Jay is reported to have left the cottage on foot around 8am. Despite its remoteness, the area is still a hit with tourists; those with car rentals dare to drive up to the site, while regular tour buses also transport visitors there and back several times a day. Construction workers are also present at a nearby site, with temporary traffic lights currently in operation. This level of activity has led Jay's family to question how he could have disappeared on the morning of 17 June without being noticed by anyone.
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