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Elizabeth Waddell missing in Grenada

Overview

In late July 2026, Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, a 44‑year‑old physical therapist from North Carolina, was reported missing after she left a towel on the pier at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada and went for a swim. Grenadian authorities issued a missing‑person alert and began a beach and coastal search, while her husband flew to the island and appealed for help. The U.S. State Department noted it was aware of the case.

Security footage released a few days later showed Waddell walking toward the pier in the morning, entering the water, and later swimming farther offshore. The Royal Grenada Police Force expanded the operation with underwater teams and a K‑9 unit. Volunteers and friends continued to pray, and a dedicated website, FindLiz.com, raised over $18,000 to support the ongoing search.

On 29 July, additional Airbnb‑camera footage confirmed she walked near Grand Anse Beach around noon, entered the sea, and was seen farther from shore at about 5:30 p.m. Her husband, Cailen Waddell, publicly stated he believes there was no foul play. The search effort now includes dive teams, drones, and continued K‑9 work, coordinated with the U.S. Embassy, while the Cary community maintains fundraising and prayers for her safe return.

Entities

Elizabeth Waddell · Royal Grenada Police Force · Cailen Waddell · Grand Anse Beach · Art of Movement Physical Therapy

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 8 SOURCES] Elizabeth Waddell, a 43‑year‑old North Carolina resident, disappeared on July 22, 2026 while staying at an Airbnb in Grenada.
[● 7 SOURCES] Her husband, Cailen Waddell, said he believes there was no foul play in her disappearance.
[● 6 SOURCES] The Royal Grenada Police Force is conducting a search that includes underwater teams and a K‑9 unit.
[● 5 SOURCES] Elizabeth Waddell worked as a physical therapist in Cary, North Carolina, and taught dance at a local studio.
[● 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.
[● 4 SOURCES] Video released by the family shows Elizabeth Waddell entering the water near the Airbnb on Grand Anse Beach.
[● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Embassy in Grenada has been notified of Elizabeth Waddell’s disappearance.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A fundraising website, FindLiz.com, has raised over $18,000 to support the search for Elizabeth Waddell.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Grenada authorities intensified search operations after Elizabeth Waddell's disappearance.
[○ 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.

Timeline

13 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
Elizabeth Waddell missing after Grenada beach swim; family sees no foul play
North Carolina therapist Elizabeth Waddell vanished on July 22, 2026 while swimming near Grenada’s Grand Anse Beach; video shows her entering the water, her husband says no foul play, and police and U.S. agents
17 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
Missing NC Woman Elizabeth Waddell Searched for in Grenada
44‑year‑old North Carolina physical therapist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell vanished on July 22 2026 at Grand Anse Beach, Grenada. Her husband Cailen is in Grenada aiding the Royal Grenada Police’s search, which has

Sources

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