Jay Slater consumed drugs and alcohol before attempting long walk, inquest told
Briefly

Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Lancashire, vanished after consuming drugs and alcohol during a holiday in Tenerife. After attending a music festival, he left an Airbnb and attempted a 14-hour walk back to his accommodation. His friend, Bradley Geoghegan, confirmed Slater made a video call during this time. Despite wanting to return, Slater could not afford a taxi due to upfront payment requirements. The search for him lasted four weeks before his body was found in a ravine, indicating he likely fell while walking back.
Jay Slater, a British teenager, disappeared after taking drugs and alcohol, leading to a four-week search that ended with the discovery of his body in a ravine.
Bradley Geoghegan, a friend, described a 14-hour walk Slater attempted after leaving an Airbnb, indicating he possibly lacked money for a taxi.
An inquest revealed that Slater had fallen from a height into a ravine while trying to return to his apartment after a night out.
His mother, Debbie Duncan, requested the resumption of the inquest following the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death in Tenerife.
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