A North Carolina woman has vanished while on a trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada, sparking an urgent search as her family, friends and loved ones plead for her safe return. Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Waddell, 44, was last seen Wednesday at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, near where she was staying in the Grand Anse area.

Waddell, a physical therapist, wife and mother from the Raleigh area, is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with short blonde hair. Authorities also released a photo showing Waddell with pink hair as they asked the public for help locating her.

Search Efforts Underway

According to her professional website, Waddell is the founder of Art of Movement Physical Therapy and earned a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Waddell traveled to Grenada for a vacation with another friend, who reportedly lost sight of her after remaining at their Airbnb to take an online course while Waddell went outside, apparently for a swim.

Waddell’s friend became increasingly concerned over the next several hours, knowing Waddell did not have her phone with her, and eventually filed a missing-persons report. Police are urging anyone with information about Waddell’s whereabouts to come forward, specifically asking fishermen, boat operators and residents along Grenada’s southern coastline to report any sightings that could assist in the search.

The U.S. State Department told Fox News Digital on Sunday that officials are aware of reports of a missing American citizen in Grenada and emphasized that the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad is a top priority.

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