Missing Pennsylvania Grandmother Found Dead in Sinkhole After 4-Day Search

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Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Missing Pennsylvania Grandmother Found Dead in Sinkhole After 4-Day Search
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The body of Elizabeth Pollard, a grandmother from Westmoreland County, was found after she fell into a sinkhole leading to an abandoned mine. Over 100 first responders and engineers worked tirelessly for four days to recover her body. The sinkhole, located in Unity Township, posed significant dangers due to its unstable structure. The incident has raised safety concerns among local residents living above the extensive Marguerite Mine. The state Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is now working to fill the mine to prevent future tragedies.

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