American Couple Likely Thrown Overboard In Yacht Hijacking

• American couple Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry disappeared in Grenada.

• The couple's yacht, the Simplicity, was allegedly hijacked by three escaped prisoners.

• The boat was found abandoned and ransacked with signs of a struggle.

The yacht "Simplicity", that officials say was hijacked by three escaped prisoners with two people aboard, is docked at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coastguard Service Calliaqua Base, in Calliaq

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Grenada police are currently investigating the disappearance of an American couple, Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, who went missing after their yacht was allegedly hijacked by three escaped prisoners. The couple, who were fulfilling their dream of sailing the Caribbean, were last seen aboard their catamaran, the Simplicity.

Authorities have revealed that the boat was found abandoned and ransacked, with clear signs of a struggle on board. It is believed that the fugitives commandeered the vessel and set sail towards St. Vincent, approximately 80 miles away. Investigators now theorize that the couple may have been thrown overboard during this journey.

While the Royal Grenada Police Force has not confirmed the status of Brandel and Hendry, they remain hopeful of a positive outcome. However, family members of the missing couple have expressed concerns about their well-being, especially after discovering blood and evidence of a struggle on the boat.

Despite the grim circumstances, the search for the missing couple continues as loved ones hold onto hope for their safe return. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working diligently to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry.