Elizabeth Waddell Missing After Vanishing During Vacation Swim in Grenada
Elizabeth Waddell, a 44-year-old physical therapist from North Carolina, is currently missing after disappearing during a vacation swim in Grenada. She was last seen on Wednesday, July 22, near Grand Anse Beach in St. George's, where she was staying with a friend. While her friend completed an online course, Elizabeth Waddell reportedly went outside to the pier and entered the water. When her friend returned, Elizabeth Waddell was gone, leaving only her towel behind. Authorities in Grenada have deployed divers, Coast Guard crews, and police to search the southern coastline. The State Department has confirmed it is aware of the case, noting that the administration announced the safety of U.S. citizens abroad is a high priority. Elizabeth Waddell's husband, Cailen Waddell, has traveled to the island to assist with the search effort. Family and friends are urging anyone with information to contact the local police. Searchers are looking for a woman of medium build with short blonde hair, who is described as a kind-hearted and free-spirited traveler.
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