The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all flights into and out of El Paso, Texas, and Santa Teresa, New Mexico, for 10 days, citing "special security reasons," while authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The flight restrictions, which began early Wednesday and will remain in effect until February 21, prohibit all flight operations within a 10 nautical mile radius of El Paso Airport, according to a notice from the FAA.
The FAA issued the temporary flight restrictions on short notice, according to El Paso Airport authorities. The reason for the restrictions has not been disclosed. Travelers were advised to contact their airlines for the most up-to-date flight status information.
Simultaneously, law enforcement officials are investigating the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1. The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona detained a person of interest in connection with the case south of Tucson, but later released the individual after questioning, according to ABC News. Authorities searched a residence in Rio Rico, Arizona, about 12 miles from the Mexican border, associated with the person of interest, under a court order, CBS News reported.
The FBI released images of a masked figure earlier Tuesday, according to ABC News. The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated on social media that deputies "detained a subject during a traffic stop," according to ABC News.
In other news, at least nine people died in Madagascar due to building collapses caused by Tropical Cyclone Gezani, which unleashed winds in excess of 195 kph (121 mph), according to authorities. The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management reported the fatalities and at least 19 injuries.
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