Authorities responded after a trained service dog detected a strong odor coming from a bathroom drain at the residence of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Out of an abundance of caution, officials conducted a thorough inspection to ensure there were no safety risks or signs of criminal activity, carefully documenting the situation and examining the source of the alert.
Following a detailed review, investigators determined that the odor was not connected to any criminal evidence or human remains. Instead, it was traced to routine plumbing issues, including stagnant water, dry drain traps, and buildup inside pipes—conditions commonly found in homes that have been unoccupied for an extended period.
Law enforcement confirmed that no crime scene was identified and no further alerts were triggered during the inspection. Officials also noted that trained dogs can respond to a variety of unusual scents, which may prompt precautionary checks even when no wrongdoing is present. The property was cleared without additional action.
Family representatives expressed appreciation for the swift and professional response from authorities. The clarification helped ease public concern and reinforced that the issue stemmed from ordinary household maintenance rather than anything more serious.