Search for Nancy Guthrie Continues with Help from Nonprofit
TUCSON, Ariz. – A nonprofit from Louisiana, the United Cajun Navy (UCN), known for disaster relief and search efforts, has stepped in to aid Arizona authorities in locating Nancy Guthrie.
Josh Gill, the incident commander for UCN, mentioned that they have reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies involved in the search for Guthrie.
“I want to give everything I can to help with the search and hopefully bring Mr. Guthrie home,” Gill shared, standing in front of Guthrie’s residence in the Catalina Foothills. He emphasized their desire to offer resources, mentioning that while there are volunteers, the authorities are cautious about their potential impact on the investigation.
A spokesperson from the Sheriff’s Department informed that they were not aware of UCN’s offer for help. They stated, “We have not received any information that this group has contacted PCSD about assisting with search efforts.”
The UCN has previously assisted in searches for missing individuals, including a case last year when numerous children went missing during severe flooding in Kerrville, Texas.
House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana has commended the organization in the past for their disaster response efforts.
The inquiry into Guthrie’s disappearance, which has now entered its fourth week, sadly remains unresolved, with no arrests made thus far.
Gill noted that volunteer organizations are often not recognized as reliable resources due to a lack of experience in such searches. He indicated that UCN reached out to the sheriff’s office soon after Guthrie’s disappearance, partly driven by the urgent concerns of her family, including her daughter Savannah Guthrie, who is also a co-host on NBC’s “Today.”
“When I see Savannah Guthrie crying, I can only imagine what it would be like for my family,” Gill expressed. “We want to offer our help because we know someone’s family has been waiting for this long.”
Earlier this month, Savannah Guthrie’s husband, Mike Feldman, appeared on “Today” to convey his family’s gratitude for the ongoing support. He has been frequently traveling between New York and Arizona during this tough time.
Recently, Savannah posted an emotional video on Instagram addressing her mother’s kidnappers, appealing for her return with a $1 million reward. “We still believe in miracles. We still believe she will come home,” she stated, though she also acknowledged the painful possibility that her mother might already be gone. “If this is a reality, we will accept it. Someone out there knows something.”
