A woman from North Carolina has gone missing during her trip to Grenada, a Caribbean island. Her disappearance has sparked an urgent search by authorities, family, and friends who are hoping for her safe return.
Details About the Missing Woman
Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, a 44-year-old physical therapist from Raleigh, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s. She was staying nearby in the Grand Anse area. According to the Royal Grenada Police Force, she is 5 feet 5 inches tall, with short blonde hair, though a photo with her having pink hair has also been released.
Background Information
Waddell is the founder of Art of Movement Physical Therapy, and has a doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She traveled to Grenada for a vacation with a friend, according to WRAL News.
“She had her swimsuit on, and she went outside their Airbnb,” Amanda Romano-Harmon said. “They had a pool that overlooked the bay.”
Her friend, who remained inside for an online course, later noticed Waddell’s towel left on the pier and expressed concerns, missing Waddell after several hours. A missing persons report was filed as she didn’t have her phone.
Efforts to Locate Waddell
Her husband, Cailen, received news of her disappearance while at work. He promptly began efforts to join the search and requested those with connections in Grenada to help locate her.
“My wife is a loving, free-spirited person. She could make friends with anyone,” he told Grenada Broadcasting Network.
Grenada officials have issued a missing persons alert, asking local residents, fishermen, and boat operators to provide any information.
Search Operations
An extensive search operation is ongoing, involving police officers, divers, and students from St. George’s University. The U.S. State Department is aware of Waddell’s case and assures support to families in filing missing persons reports.
Community Response
The news was described as heartbreaking by Aradia Fitness, where Waddell works as a fitness instructor. The community is holding onto hope for her safe return.
The authorities urge anyone with information to contact various police departments provided in their announcement.
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