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news1 year ago

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

The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard was recovered from a 30-foot sinkhole in Marguerite, Pennsylvania, four days after she went missing while searching for her cat. The sinkhole was connected to an abandoned coal mine, and the search had transitioned to a recovery mission due to the risk of mine collapse. Over 100 people were involved in the search, which utilized electronic devices and water to remove debris. Sinkhole fatalities are rare but more common in states like Pennsylvania.

local-news1 year ago

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

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.

local-news1 year ago

Pennsylvania Grandmother Found Dead After Sinkhole Fall

The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard was recovered from a sinkhole in Unity Township, Pennsylvania, after she fell while searching for her cat. The search, which lasted about 80 hours, involved numerous fire departments and other groups. Pollard was found approximately 12 feet from the sinkhole's opening, in an area above an abandoned mine described as a 'mini town.' Authorities are addressing concerns about potential future collapses in the area.

local-news1 year ago

Pennsylvania Woman Found Dead Days After Sinkhole Fall

The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard was found after she fell into a sinkhole above an abandoned mine in Union Township, Pennsylvania, while searching for her lost cat. The search, which began Monday, turned into a recovery mission due to the dangerous conditions of the unstable mine. Pollard's car was found with her granddaughter inside, unharmed, near the sinkhole. The search involved drilling into the mine shaft, and her body was discovered on Friday morning.