(NewsNation) — The Bahamas’ director general of tourism has offered her sympathies to the family of Taylor Casey, a 41-year-old Chicago woman who local authorities say has not been seen for six days.
Casey disappeared from a yoga retreat on Paradise Island — five miles from Nassau — on June 19. An active police investigation is currently underway. The retreat Casey attended was previously praised by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop lifestyle brand as “otherworldly,” idyllic” and “fully immersive.”
Bahamas Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe spoke to local media Tuesday morning.
“Our hearts are with the family of the person that is missing,” Duncombe said. “I’m sure the authorities are doing everything in their power to bring some resolve.”
According to a press release from Casey’s family, she was last seen at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat.
“We are deeply concerned for Taylor’s safety and well-being,” Colette Seymore, Taylor Casey’s mother, said. “We love Taylor and want her home.
“I believe Taylor is in danger because she was eager to share her yoga retreat experience with others upon her return. Taylor would never disappear like this.”
Seymore is among a contingent heading to The Bahamas to be present amid the ongoing search.