In addition to confirming Ms. Casey's absence, the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas stated that it had requested that police look into the matter.
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| Taylor Casey was last seen on Wednesday |
After flying to the Bahamas for a yoga retreat, a 41-year-old US lady went missing last week. Taylor Casey was last seen on Wednesday in the vicinity of Paradise Island, according to NBC News. She "mysteriously vanished" after visiting the Caribbean nation for the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat. Her family released a statement expressing their "deep concern" for Ms. Casey's security and welfare. Given that the 41-year-old "would never disappear like this," they think she is in "danger."
"We are deeply concerned for Taylor's safety and well-being. I believe Taylor is in danger because she was eager to share her yoga retreat experience with others upon her return," the worried mother said as the family urged anyone with information to come forward, as per the outlet. "Taylor would never disappear like this," she added.
The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas announced on Tuesday that it has requested police to look into Ms. Casey's disappearance. The retreat claims that following her final sighting that evening, the 41-year-old skipped Thursday's morning courses. "Anyone with information regarding Ms. Casey is urged to get in touch with the local authorities, according to the Ashram. The retreat centre stated that it is working with the authorities on their inquiry in the meantime.
Ms Casey's family is now expected to travel to the Caribbean country this week to assist in the search. Her loved ones have described her as a Black American with light skin and a thin appearance, standing 5 feet, 10 inches, with natural, often-covered hair. She is an "intelligent, deeply caring, thoughtful and joyful person," who has been practising yoga for 15 years, the family members said.
Notably, Ms Casey's disappearance comes as the US State Department warned travellers earlier this year to exercise increased caution in the Bahamas, including in Nassau, because of crime. "Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas," officials warned.