Rumors spreading widely online claim that missing woman Nancy Guthrie was discovered alive inside a remote cave days after her disappearance. According to these unverified stories, volunteer searchers allegedly found a weak, dehydrated woman matching her description deep in the cavern, trying to collect dripping water to survive. The reports describe her enduring nearly a week without food in dark, unstable conditions before rescuers carefully removed her.
However, officials say none of these claims have been confirmed. Authorities report no record of a cave rescue within the official search area, and nearby hospitals have not admitted anyone under her name. Law enforcement also denies deploying any specialized cave-recovery teams during the time referenced online.
The rumor intensified because of an alleged statement attributed to her — “Don’t trust…” — supposedly whispered before losing consciousness. Investigators warn there is no verified audio, footage, or witness testimony supporting this detail.
Police stress that dramatic survival stories often emerge during high-profile searches and can mislead the public. Nancy Guthrie’s status remains unchanged: she is still missing, and the investigation continues using only confirmed leads.

