Jay Slater’s physique coming dwelling in 48 hours as household makes ‘hardest journey’

Jay Slater’s family are about to make “the hardest journey of their lives” as they hope to return to UK soil with his body in the next 48 hours.

Sources say his nearest and dearest, including mum Debbie Duncan., are working closely with authorities in Tenerife to finalise details ahead of the repatriation of the tragic 19-year-old’s body.

It’s as the Jay Slater fundraiser tops £70,000 in donations with money still pouring in for the apprentice bricklayer’s family in the wake of his death. The Brit’s body was found 29 days after disappearing on the Spanish island during a holiday with friends.

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The GoFundMe reached the significant milestone on Saturday (July 20) as internet sleuths and trolls continue to be obsessed with the case of Jay’s disappearance and death. There are also huge questions over the funds and what they will be used for.

The money has been flooding in since Jay Slater’s body was found earlier this week. The original goal was a modest £30,000, but this has now more than doubled with his mum explaining what she will do with the money.

A source close to the family has since told The Sun that officials are dealing with final matters and they hope to bring him home soon.

“Officials are literally dealing with a final couple of matters and then Jay’s family will be able to take him back home and start planning for the funeral,” they said.

Going on to describe the last few days as “horrendous” the source said they don’t feel like they can start the grieving process until they return home with his body.

“Taking Jay’s body back will be the hardest journey of their lives,” hey added. ” But they know it’s something they have to do.”

“Their focus and aim is to give Jay the most fitting send-off possible and to celebrate and remember his life.”

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