India, Feb. 2 -- Savannah Guthrie skipped the Today show on Monday due to a search and rescue operation launched to locate her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Sunday.

Savannah's co-hosts, Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin, presented the "deeply personal story" during the broadcast, relaying a statement from their colleague on behalf of her family.

"On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support," Savannah stated. "Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.

"We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department at (520) 351-4900."

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