Friend Describes Last Known Movements of Missing American in Grenada

A Desperate Search for Elizabeth Waddell

Elizabeth Waddell, a 44-year-old North Carolina mom, went missing while on vacation in Grenada. Her disappearance has left her family and friends in a state of panic. A friend of Waddell's, Amanda Romano-Harmon, described her last known movements, which were captured on surveillance footage. The footage shows Waddell walking toward a pier along the beach at around 11:30 a.m. on July 22. Over the next 30 minutes or so, it shows her sitting on the sand nearby, walking on the pier, entering the water, and finally swimming beneath the pier just after 12 p.m. About 45 minutes later, Waddell's friend and travel companion was seen walking toward the pier, but she later returned alone. Police have not publicly released the surveillance footage or images related to Waddell's disappearance, but the family on Tuesday released some of the footage themselves. Waddell's husband, Cailen Waddell, said in a statement earlier Tuesday, before they released the video, that the family had reviewed the footage themselves after traveling to Grenada to help with the search. He described the path his wife appeared to take as 'easy' and said that there are lots of rocks you can stop at if you need. The water is shallower near shore, where Liz could touch if she wanted. Cailen Waddell said police were working on connecting with the eyewitnesses who reported interacting with his wife farther from shore at around 5:30 p.m. on the day of her disappearance. He added that there are likely many questions, and there are for him too. He is heartbroken that she is missing. Those of you who knew us best knew our commitment to each other, to travel, to nature, and exploring the world as a team. Elizabeth Waddell was last seen July 22 on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada's capital city. Grenada Police/Cailen Waddell Waddell was on a three-week vacation with her close friend Heather. According to the family, Waddell left their Airbnb around noon. When she didn't return for hours, the family said Heather went looking for Waddell and found her towel, but no other signs of her. 'Liz had literally left in a swimsuit with a towel. She didn't have her phone, ID, anything with her, no shoes,' said Romano-Harmon, who described the beloved physical therapist as 'the type of person who'd give you the shirt off her back.' Waddell's husband has described her as 'a loving free-spirit person,' telling Grenadian media last week that his wife 'could make friends with anyone and she often did.' Police are asking boaters and residents in the area for anything they may have seen regarding Waddell. They're also working to collect more security footage from hotels along the beach, according to her husband. Connaught said search efforts have so far covered land and sea. The State Department is aware of the reports of a missing American in Grenada, a spokesperson said.