A 41-year-old American woman has mysteriously disappeared after going to the Bahamas to take part in a yoga retreat. Taylor Casey went to the Caribbean country to take part in a yoga retreat. Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat. She was last seen on June 19th in the Paradise Island area. Casey’s family is “deeply concerned” for her safety and well-being. This is the first time she has disappeared like this before, so the family believes she may be in some kind of danger. This incident comes at a time when the US State Department is warning all travelers to the Bahamas to take extra caution due to rising crime rates in the country.
American woman mysteriously disappears from yoga retreat in the Bahamas
The yoga retreat also reportedly confirmed Casey’s disappearance, saying that police were notified of her disappearance on June 25. Casey had not attended the morning session on June 20, despite having been seen the previous evening.
“The ashram urges anyone with any information about Cayce to contact local police and will cooperate with authorities in their investigation,” the retreat center said.
Casey’s family have appealed for anyone with any information about their daughter to get in touch. Taylor Casey’s concerned mother told a media portal: “We are deeply concerned for Taylor’s safety and wellbeing. We believe she is at risk as she was keen to share her experience at the yoga retreat with others upon her return home.”
The family plans to travel to the Caribbean to assist with the investigation and search for Casey. The family describes Casey as black American with light skin, 5’10” tall, slim, with natural hair that she keeps well covered. Casey is “intelligent, compassionate, thoughtful and cheerful” and has been practicing yoga for 15 years.
U.S. State Department warning about Bahamas crime rate
Casey’s disappearance has sparked concern as it comes amid warnings about crime rates in the Bahamas. Earlier this year, the U.S. State Department warned all travelers to the Bahamas and Nassau about crime rates. The department said, “Violent crimes, including theft, armed robbery, and sexual assault, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas.”