Fact Check: No Evidence Nancy Guthrie's Body Found in Pond

Pima County Sheriff's Department says TikTok videos claiming discovery of body are inaccurate

Feb. 23, 2026 at 8:35pm

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Multiple TikTok videos have claimed that the body of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie who has been missing for over three weeks, has been found floating in a pond near the Catalina Foothills in Tucson, Arizona. However, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has stated that these videos are inaccurate and that the investigation into Nancy's disappearance remains active.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, and any claims about the discovery of her body would have significant implications. The sheriff's department's denial of these TikTok video claims underscores the importance of verifying information, especially on social media, during an ongoing investigation.

The details

The TikTok videos claimed that police received a report of a floating body on Saturday, which was discovered in an abandoned pond near Sabino Canyon and identified as Nancy Guthrie. The videos also claimed that police investigations revealed numerous dragged footprints near the water's edge, suggesting signs of struggle and forceful movement. However, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has stated that the videos are inaccurate and that the officers shown are not from their jurisdiction.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.
  • The TikTok videos claiming the discovery of Nancy's body were posted on Saturday.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for over three weeks.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which has stated that the TikTok videos claiming the discovery of her body are inaccurate.

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What they’re saying

“That video is not accurate. It was not taken in our jurisdiction and the officers shown are not Pima county deputies.”

— Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesperson (Newsweek)

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said that several hundred law enforcement personnel remain dedicated to Nancy's case, and that the investigation will remain active until she is found or all leads are exhausted.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of verifying information, especially on social media, during an ongoing investigation. The sheriff's department's denial of the TikTok video claims underscores the need for caution when encountering unverified information about high-profile missing persons cases.