A desperate search is underway for a 44-year-old North Carolina woman who went missing during a solo vacation in Grenada. Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell was last seen on July 22 at the Grand Anse Beach in St George’s, Grenada, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Her husband, Cailen Waddell, has taken to social media to plead for help in finding his wife, asking anyone with contacts in Grenada to share them with him. He is currently traveling to the island to aid in the search efforts. “I expect nothing less than Liz’s safe return — so please sent your love, light, thoughts and prayers our way,” he wrote on Facebook.
The Royal Grenada Police Force has also requested the public’s assistance in locating Waddell, describing her as 5’5“ with a medium build and short blonde hair. Authorities are urging fishermen, boat operators, and residents along the southern coastline to report any sightings or relevant information that may aid in her location.
Friends and family have described Waddell as an “amazing person” who is free-spirited, adventurous, and gregarious. According to one friend, Amanda Romano-Harmon, Waddell was last seen going for a swim at the pier and never recovered her towel. Romano-Harmon has asked that anyone with information about Waddell’s disappearance come forward, stating that “no detail is too small” in the search for her missing friend.
The U.S. State Department is aware of Waddell’s disappearance and has offered assistance to her family. However, due to privacy concerns, the department has declined to comment further on the matter. The search for Elizabeth Waddell continues, with her loved ones holding out hope for her safe return.
