Briefnow
Mar 06, 2026

Internet stunned by mysterious video: A clip filmed in China is quickly gaining attention after locals claimed they encountered an elderly woman who looks almost identical to Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, who is believed to be missing.

The viral video exploding across social media platforms has ignited one of the most bizarre and heart-wrenching chapters yet in the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of beloved “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. What began as a routine missing persons case in Tucson, Arizona—now stretching into its second month with a staggering $1 million reward—has taken an international twist. A shaky, cellphone-recorded clip purportedly filmed in a bustling neighborhood in China shows an elderly woman who bears an uncanny, almost eerie resemblance to Nancy. But it’s what happened next, according to witnesses and the clip’s narration, that has sent shockwaves through online communities: when confronted, the woman allegedly responded in broken English, “Yes, that’s right. I am Savannah’s mother. I was kidnapped and brought here just a few days ago. But I don’t remember my daughter’s phone number to call her.”

The footage, first shared on platforms like Weibo, Douyin (China’s TikTok), and quickly reposted to X, Instagram, Reddit, and Facebook groups dedicated to the case, lasts under a minute but packs an emotional punch. It shows a crowded street—possibly in a major city like Shanghai or Beijing, judging by the signage, street vendors, and mix of modern high-rises with traditional elements. An elderly Caucasian woman with silver hair, wearing a simple coat and scarf, walks slowly amid the throng of pedestrians. Her posture, slight stoop, and facial features—high cheekbones, gentle eyes, and a familiar warm but weary expression—mirror photos of Nancy Guthrie shared by Savannah during desperate pleas for help.

Multiple bystanders appear to notice the similarity almost simultaneously. Phones come out; murmurs ripple through the crowd. One young man, speaking in Mandarin with English subtitles added later, approaches her cautiously. “Excuse me, ma’am… are you… Nancy Guthrie? The missing mother from America?” he asks, holding up his phone to show a recent photo circulated by the FBI and Savannah’s social media posts.

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