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THE mum of missing Brit Ben Ross is “petrified” after her son vanished on a Spanish island – just days following the Jay Slater tragedy.
Ben, 26, has not been seen or heard from since July 10 when he disappeared in Palma, the capital of holiday hotspot Majorca.
Ben Ross, 26, has not been seen since July 10
Ben’s mum Felix is headed to the holiday hotspot to search for her missing sonSupplied
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The budding barrister moved out of Greater Manchester for a stint in Majorca in June to catch a break from the pressures of law studies.
But the Golborne lad’s paradise trip turned into a nightmare after he had his phone and wallet robbed at the beach and fell out with his flatmates.
The 26-year-old has not been seen since, with his mum growing worried about his safety
Felix is now planning to fly to Majorca in a desperate bid to find her beloved son.
She told The Sun she was “absolutely devastated” with her mind spinning over her beloved son’s whereabouts.
She said: “I just don’t know what could’ve happened to him.
“Best case scenario, he’s sleeping on a beach or on a bench, and he’s been able to get some food or some water somewhere.
“But the worst case scenario is he’s walking around the heat with no water.
Alluding to the Jay Slater tragedy, she added: “What if he has an accident? What if he falls?
“I just don’t want my brain to go there, because you start overthinking. I don’t know which way to think.”
Felix was left “petrified” by the news of Jay’s body being found in mountainous terrain in Tenerife.
She said: “It makes you realise how real this is.
“When you’re panicking about your son you think, ‘No, it’ll be OK. And then all of a sudden it hits home and think it might not be OK.”
Ben is feared to have no money and no way of contacting family members for help after his bag was stolen at the beach on July 6.
But his disappearance is “not my normal Ben”, the mum added.
CALLS FOR SEARCH FALL ON DEAF EARS
The devastated mum slammed local cops, accusing them of not taking her concerns seriously.
Felix says she filed two missing persons reports, as well as a complaint, but they were all closed.
She has praised the British consulate for their help but they have told the family they cannot take action until Interpol are involved.
For Interpol to be called on, the local cops need to commence an investigation – meaning the search is at a standstill until they do.
Felix says Palma cops are under the impression that Ben’s case isn’t a police issue because he is an adult seeking time alone on the island.
Felix said: “It’s just outrageous.
“I’m actually going to go to a local police station and walk in. I don’t know what else I’m supposed to do.”
Palma police headquarters have been contacted for comment.
Once she gets her passport, Felix plans on rushing down to Palma to head to a local police station to file a report in person, before meeting with the British consulate.
MUM PLEADS FOR BRIT TOURISTS TO KEEP EYES OPEN
Felix has implored Brits on holiday in Majorca to keep an eye out – she says Ben will likely appear tired and dishevelled with an unshaven face.
Felix said Ben isn’t aligned to any specific religion but is a spiritual lad who takes in inspiration from churches and libraries, so could be around such landmarks.
She said: “He’s a historian, he loves books, he likes museums and churches.
“So I’m going to go to all the points of interest where I think he might go for a roof over his head or drink of water.
“He hasn’t got any money so he can’t even get a hostel, but I’m just going to go to all the hostels.
“Somebody’s reached out already who lives in Majorca and they speak Spanish, so they’re going to spend a bit of time going door-to-door tonight.”
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Ben’s family said a series of unfortunate events came before the budding barrister’s disappearanceSupplied
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