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Elizabeth Waddell missing after Grenada beach swim; family sees no foul play
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell, a 43‑year‑old physical therapist from Cary, North Carolina, disappeared on 22 July 2026 while vacationing on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Surveillance footage from an Airbnb security camera shows her walking near Grand Anse Beach around noon, entering the water, and later appearing farther from shore at about 5:30 p.m.
Her husband, Cailen Waddell, has publicly stated that he believes there was no foul play. He traveled to Grenada to assist authorities, who have been conducting an active search that includes dive teams, drones, and a K‑9 unit. The Royal Grenada Police Force, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy, continues to appeal for information. A fundraising website, FindLiz.com, has raised more than $18,000 to support the effort, and the Cary community has been praying for her safe return.
Entities
Cailen Waddell · Cary, North Carolina · Elizabeth Waddell · FindLiz.com · Grand Anse Beach · Royal Grenada Police Force
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 4 SOURCES] She was last seen on security video swimming near Grand Anse Beach around noon, and again farther from shore at about 5:30 p.m. www.cbsnews.com · internewscast.com · thesheffieldpress.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grenada authorities intensified search operations after Elizabeth Waddell's disappearance. abc11.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Elizabeth Waddell worked as a physical therapist in Cary, North Carolina, and taught dance at a local studio. abc11.com · internewscast.com · thesheffieldpress.com · www.fox5atlanta.com · www.livenowfox.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A fundraising website, FindLiz.com, has raised over $18,000 to support the search for Elizabeth Waddell. abc11.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Her husband, Cailen Waddell, said he believes there was no foul play in her disappearance. www.cbsnews.com · internewscast.com · thesheffieldpress.com · www.memesita.com · www.fox5atlanta.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Royal Grenada Police Force is conducting a search that includes underwater teams and a K‑9 unit. www.cbsnews.com · abc11.com · internewscast.com · thesheffieldpress.com · www.fox5atlanta.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Surveillance video shows Elizabeth Waddell walking toward a pier and entering the water near 11:30 a.m. on the day she disappeared. www.cbsnews.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Elizabeth Waddell, a 43‑year‑old North Carolina resident, disappeared on July 22, 2026 while staying at an Airbnb in Grenada. www.cbsnews.com · abc11.com · internewscast.com · thesheffieldpress.com · www.memesita.com · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Embassy in Grenada has been notified of Elizabeth Waddell’s disappearance. internewscast.com · thesheffieldpress.com · www.cbsnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Video released by the family shows Elizabeth Waddell entering the water near the Airbnb on Grand Anse Beach. internewscast.com · www.fox5atlanta.com · www.livenowfox.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk