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- Hoda Kotb’s Instagram post and public reaction
- Background on the Guthrie connection and Today show history
- What officials say about the disappearance
- Search efforts in the desert and nearby areas
- Savannah Guthrie’s statement and contact information for tips
- Missing person description and key details
- How the community is responding and ways to assist
Hoda Kotb quietly sent a message of solidarity on Monday as search teams continued looking for Savannah Guthrie’s mother in Arizona. Her brief Instagram post — a single word and heart emojis — sparked an outpouring of support for the Guthrie family as investigators comb the area for answers.
Hoda Kotb’s Instagram post and public reaction
On Monday morning, Kotb posted a simple image with the word “Hope.”
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She added three red hearts in the caption and later shared a photo of Savannah with her mother on the Today set. That picture was posted with a praying-hands emoji and a red heart.
Users responded with messages of support and prayer. Comments included expressions of sympathy and pleas for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return. Many wrote that their hearts were aching for the family.
Background on the Guthrie connection and Today show history
Kotb and Savannah Guthrie served together on Today for years. They became the show’s first all-female anchor team in January 2018.
Kotb remained co-anchor until January 2025. Guthrie has been a main co-anchor on the morning program since 2012.
What officials say about the disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her Arizona home Sunday morning. Family members say they last saw her Saturday night.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos described the scene at the house as troubling. He warned that investigators have serious concerns and said that foul play cannot be ruled out.
Search efforts in the desert and nearby areas
Law enforcement launched a multi-pronged search soon after the report. The operation includes aerial and ground resources.
- Drone teams scanning remote terrain.
- A helicopter and airplane assisting aerial searches.
- Search-and-rescue dogs deployed on the ground.
- Volunteers joining organized search parties.
Authorities have urged the public to remain alert and report any credible information to investigators.
Savannah Guthrie’s statement and contact information for tips
Savannah Guthrie did not appear on Monday’s Today broadcast. Instead, she issued a message through the program.
She thanked viewers for their thoughts and prayers and said the family’s priority is the safe return of their mother. Guthrie also praised law enforcement for their work.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.
Missing person description and key details
Investigators have released a physical description to help the public.
- Age: 84
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches
- Weight: about 150 pounds
- Hair: brown
- Eyes: blue
- Last known location: home, seen between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Saturday
How the community is responding and ways to assist
Local residents and viewers nationwide have shown concern. Social posts and comments have urged people to share information and keep the family in their prayers.
If you can help, consider these steps:
- Call Pima County Sheriff’s Department with any relevant tips.
- Share official photos or descriptions only from law enforcement posts.
- Join organized volunteer searches if coordinated by authorities.
Do not put yourself at risk or interfere with active investigations.
