Mum lacking after going for a swim on Grenada vacation island as towel discovered by pier
Elizabeth Waddell, 44, was staying at Grand Anse Beach, a popular tourist destination in St. George, Grenada, when she went for a swim and never returned – police have launched an urgent search
Elizabeth Waddell, 44, disappeared from a tourist hotspot(Image: Facebook/CailenWaddell)
A desperate search is underway for a mum who vanished while enjoying a swim on a stunning Caribbean island. Elizabeth Waddell, 44, had been staying at Grand Anse, a beloved tourist hotspot in St. George, Grenada.
The American woman was holidaying with a mate when she decided to take a dip, but tragically never came back. After several hours passed, her companion started to worry as Elizabeth hadn’t taken her mobile with her, reports the Mirror.
Amanda Romano-Harmon, another close pal of Elizabeth’s, spoke to WRAL. “She had her swimsuit on, and she went outside their Airbnb,” Amanda said.
“They had a pool that overlooked the bay. Liz was set up out there just sightseeing from the pool, and her friend was taking her online course.
Cailen and Elizabeth Waddell(Image: Facebook/CailenWaddell)
“When she got through with her course, she looked up and she didn’t see Liz outside, so she went outside to walk around and see where she went, and she saw her towel down on the pier. So the only thing we can think is maybe she went for a swim.”
A missing persons report has been lodged.
Elizabeth’s husband, Cailen, has made an urgent appeal for anyone with information to step forward.
“Facebook Friends. My wife Liz is missing in Grenada,” he wrote in a post on the social media platform on July 24.
“If any of you have connections to the island – can you please share the following with your contacts there? Liz went missing in the afternoon on Wednesday.
Elizabeth Waddell is missing(Image: Facebook/CailenWaddell)
“I am on my way there now to help search.
“I expect nothing less than Liz’s safe return – so please send your love, light, thoughts, and prayers our way.”
Cailen and his daughter touched down in the country on Friday to assist with the search efforts.
“The police have been wonderful,” he told WRAL News.
“The investigation is ongoing. [The police] have been incredibly communicative and have done everything it seems like they could be doing to help find her.”
Amanda, the couple’s mate of 25 years, said both Cailen and his daughter have separated to cover more ground.
The Royal Grenada Police force are liaising with fishermen, boat operators and residents along the southern coastline in their hunt for Elizabeth’s safe return.
