Search for Missing Teen Jay Slater Complicated by 'TikTok Detectives'

Police efforts in Tenerife are hindered by amateur sleuths while a separate rescue highlights the region's dangers.

Jay Slater, 19, went missing after a music festival in Tenerife and was last seen attempting an 11-hour walk.
A disoriented Scottish hiker was rescued in the same area where Slater disappeared, underscoring the terrain's hazards.
Social media influencers have traveled to the island to join the search, often spreading unverified information.
Authorities caution that these 'TikTok detectives' can distract from the official search efforts.
Slater's family remains on the island, actively participating in the search and sharing updates.