A Chicago woman has gone missing in the Bahamas while attending a yoga retreat, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Department.
Authorities say Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen on Wednesday, June 19, on Paradise Island, just north of Nassau.
According to a Facebook group set up to help search for Casey, she had been attending a retreat to get a yoga certification but staff at the retreat center noticed she hadn’t attended class on Wednesday.
“I’m in shock right now and can’t believe I’m posting this. Taylor is such a sweet person and cares so much about her community. Please find Taylor Casey,” one user posted on the page.
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Authorities say Taylor Casey, 41, of Chicago, was last seen on Wednesday, June 19, while on a yoga retreat in the Bahamas. (Check out Taylor Casey’s Facebook page)
The circumstances surrounding Casey’s disappearance were unclear, and police did not immediately provide a specific timeline of her interactions with her last known contact.
Anyone with information regarding Casey’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bahamas Criminal Investigation Service.
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Casey’s disappearance came shortly after the US Embassy in the Bahamas issued a warning and travel advisory for Americans earlier this year, citing 18 murders on the islands since January 1.
“Homicides occur at all times of the day, including on the streets during daylight hours,” the warning states. “Retaliatory gang violence is the primary motive for homicides in 2024.”
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According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen on Wednesday in the waters off Paradise Island, also known as Nassau, which is connected to New Providence Island. (Check out Taylor Casey’s Facebook page)
The embassy previously warned Americans traveling to the Bahamas to “exercise extreme caution” and maintain a low profile in the eastern part of New Providence.
U.S. officials advise that anyone visiting the island should: Being robbed Please be careful when driving at night.
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The State Department issued a “heightened vigilance” warning for the Bahamas, blaming gang violence for the rise in murders.
Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
