Inquest Confirms Jay Slater Died from Fall in Tenerife Ravine

Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Lancashire, died in Tenerife after a night out involving drugs and alcohol, with his body found in a ravine about a month after he went missing. He had taken ecstasy, cocaine, and possibly ketamine, and was last seen walking alone while under the influence, after leaving an Airbnb in a remote area with two men he met during the holiday. Despite social media claims by Slater that he had stolen a £12,000 Rolex watch, witnesses including Ayub Qassim, who was among the last to see Slater alive, testified that these claims were false and likely exaggerated. Slater's cause of death was ruled as head injuries consistent with a fall from height, with no signs of assault or restraint. He was described by friends as not fearful or under duress before his disappearance, though he appeared intoxicated and disoriented. The inquest revealed that Slater had no money on him and was advised to take a taxi, but he attempted a long walk home instead, ultimately leading to his fatal accident.