Authorities in Grenada and family members are searching for Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell, a 44-year-old North Carolina physical therapist who went missing after going for a swim at Grand Anse Beach on July 22, 2026.
Police and relatives have appealed to local residents, fishermen, and boat operators along the island's southern coastline to report any sightings or information regarding her whereabouts.
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The Royal Grenada Police issued an official call for assistance shortly after her disappearance to aid local search efforts.
"We (especially) appeal to fishermen, boat operators, and residents along the southern coastline to report any sightings or relevant information that may assist in locating Ms. Waddell," the Royal Grenada Police wrote in a statement.
Waddell was visiting the St. George region of Grenada with a companion when she vanished in the water during the afternoon.
Her husband, Cailen Waddell, requested assistance on social media platforms as he prepared to travel to the island to join search crews.
"If any of you have connections to the island – can you please share the following with your contacts there?"
Cailen Waddell wrote. "Liz went missing in the afternoon on Wednesday.
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."
Family friend Amanda Romano-Harmon stated that Waddell's vacation companion alerted her husband after Waddell failed to return from the water, prompting an immediate missing persons report since Waddell left her personal belongings behind.
