Elizabeth 'Liz' Waddell, a 43-year-old woman from Cary, North Carolina, went missing on July 22 while swimming off Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. According to her husband, Cailen Waddell, authorities believe there was no foul play involved and that she is still alive.
Key Takeaways
Elizabeth 'Liz' Waddell, a 43-year-old woman from Cary, North Carolina, went missing on July 22 while swimming off Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Her husband believes there was no foul play involved and that she is still alive.
- Liz Waddell was last seen swimming near Grand Anse Beach around 5:30 p.m., far from shore
- Her husband, Cailen Waddell, stated that authorities believe there was no foul play in her disappearance
- Surveillance footage showed Waddell swimming in the ocean hours before she vanished
- Search efforts include Coast Guard and local dive teams, with police appealing for public assistance
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Seen Time | Broad Agreement | 5:30 PM far from shore | |
| Foul Play Suspected | Broad Agreement | No foul play suspected by authorities or husband. | |
| Surveillance Footage | Broad Agreement | Footage shows Waddell swimming at noon and 12:04 PM. |
Last Seen Time
Broad Agreement5:30 PM far from shore
Foul Play Suspected
Broad AgreementNo foul play suspected by authorities or husband.
Surveillance Footage
Broad AgreementFootage shows Waddell swimming at noon and 12:04 PM.
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Waddell was last seen swimming near the beach around 5:30 p.m., far from shore. She had been on vacation with a friend when she disappeared. Her husband wrote on his website that after consulting with family, local authorities, the U.S. Embassy, and others in Grenada, he joined them in believing there was no foul play.
Surveillance footage obtained by CBS News showed Waddell walking toward a beachside pier around 11:30 a.m. before entering the water and swimming beneath the pier shortly after noon. About 45 minutes later, her friend was seen heading toward the pier before returning alone. According to UPI, Grenada police commissioner Randy Connaught said investigators are hopeful she will be located.
The search for Waddell has involved Coast Guard and local dive teams, with authorities appealing to fishermen, boat operators, and residents across the island to keep an eye out for her. The U.S. State Department has also confirmed it is aware of the disappearance.Daily Mail reported that a witness told Grenada Broadcasting Network he saw a woman he believed to be Waddell swimming far from shore around 5:30 p.m., but she declined his offer of help, stating she was a strong swimmer.
Waddell's family has created a website, FindLiz.com, to share updates on the investigation. As reported by Daily Mail, an online fundraiser set up to support search efforts described Waddell as 'the kind of person who brings joy to everyone she meets.' As of Wednesday evening, the GoFundMe had raised nearly $19,000.
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