Authorities have confirmed that a medical device believed to be a pacemaker was recovered from a remote riverbank approximately 30 kilometers from Nancy Guthrie’s residence. Nancy, 84, is the mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie and remains at the center of an active missing-person investigation. Officials have not publicly confirmed that the device definitively belongs to Nancy, emphasizing that forensic verification is underway.

According to law enforcement briefings, dive teams were deployed to the surrounding waterway as a precautionary measure after the device was located. Investigators described the response as procedural rather than conclusive, noting that when potential evidence is found near a body of water, search protocols require comprehensive examination of the immediate area. Authorities have not disclosed what, if anything, has been recovered from the water during those operations.

Experts explain that modern pacemakers can contain stored cardiac data, including time-stamped rhythm logs. If the recovered device is confirmed to be Nancy’s, forensic specialists may attempt to extract data that could assist in reconstructing a timeline. However, officials cautioned that the presence of a medical device alone does not establish circumstances, cause, or manner of any potential harm. Interpretation requires coordination between medical examiners and digital forensic analysts.

Law enforcement has urged the public to avoid speculation regarding whether the device was intentionally discarded or how it arrived at the riverbank. At this stage, no official statement has characterized the discovery as evidence of foul play, nor have authorities confirmed Nancy’s status. The case remains active and ongoing.

Investigators continue canvassing the area, reviewing surveillance, and processing physical evidence. Officials reiterate that confirmed updates will come through formal channels once facts are verified.

For now, the discovery marks a significant development in the investigation — but not a conclusion. Authorities stress patience, accuracy, and reliance on confirmed findings as the search continues.