Northern Irish hiker 'rescued' during Jay Slater searches in Tenerife insists he 'didn't need to be saved'

I can tell you now; I wasn't tired and I wasn't disoriented, and I didn't need rescuing.

I think there was a lot lost in translation when they saw him and I explained to them I had water, I was wearing layers, I had my rucksack with food and I'm an experienced hiker.

I don't want to appear ungrateful, and I thanked them for their concern but I was fine.

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