Nancy Guthrie Update: Did Sheriff Deny Search and Rescue Assistance? New shocking claims emerge amid growing scrutiny
Sheriff pima countyThe U.S. Navy, which oversees the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, has declined the group’s assistance, according to the Cajun United Navy Vice President.
Brian Trascher told NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich Tonight on Monday that he has made multiple attempts to help in the search for the “Today” host’s 84-year-old mother. Savannah Guthrie. However, he claimed authorities rejected multiple proposals from the nonprofit, which is known for its rapid disaster response, search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid across the country.
Pima County Sheriff denies outside assistance in Nancy Guthrie investigation
Trasher expressed confidence that she likely ended up near the border. He said the joint Cajun navy has come up with a comprehensive plan pima county Sheriff Chris Nanos detailed how the organization assisted in the search for Guthrie.
He mentioned that the organization is ready to deploy K-9 units and drone teams nearby to provide “extra eyes, ears, hands and feet” and help provide “some kind of closure” to the operation. Guthrie family.
“We are very good at search and rescue. We have a lot of great resources that we can bring to the area, and other partner groups we work with in the area are willing to come to the area and help us search.” However, for some reason, they chose not to accept outside assistance.
Regarding the denial of their assistance, Trascher told Pavlich that there was a “blanket statement from the Sheriff’s Office” prohibiting the acceptance of any outside assistance.
Tracher recognized that if the organization provided support early in the investigation, the effectiveness would be significantly greater.
“I think the situation would be more favorable if we approached the kidnapping date sooner,” he said.
He further mentioned that at this point, if Guthrie is no longer alive, any search operations would likely focus on recovering remains, noting that even such a discovery would provide her family with long-awaited truth. “But for some reason, they decided not to accept outside help,” Tracher said.
Sheriff faces tougher scrutiny
As the search for Nancy’s location enters its fifth month, the Sheriff’s Department faces increased scrutiny.
During the initial stages of the investigation, FBI Director Kash Patel claimed that the FBI was barred from the crime scene until four days after Guthrie’s disappearance. In June, Patel reiterated those claims, telling NewsNation that the FBI “showed up immediately” but was initially unable to provide support.