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Authorities launched an active search at Colossal Cave after recovering a walking cane believed to belong to missing woman Nancy Guthrie near a remote entrance. The item was located following a review of travel records, financial activity, and reported sightings that suggested she may have moved across borders. Investigators secured the area immediately and restricted access while specialists evaluated safety risks.
The cane was photographed at the scene and collected under strict forensic procedures. Once lighting equipment illuminated the cave interior, officers called additional emergency, environmental, and forensic teams due to hazardous conditions. Officials declined to describe the danger but confirmed specialized units were required.
Investigators are now examining residue, wear marks, and trace evidence on the cane to determine when and how it was last used. They are also checking nearby routes, surveillance footage, and lodging records to understand how the object reached the cave.
Geologists are mapping chambers and identifying unstable zones as searches continue carefully. Authorities say the discovery does not confirm Nancy’s fate but significantly narrows the investigation’s direction.
