Search for Missing Pennsylvania Grandmother Believed to Have Fallen into Sinkhole
Authorities are conducting a massive search for a Pennsylvania grandmother who is feared to have fallen into a 30-foot sinkhole while searching for her missing cat. The woman, identified as Elizabeth Pollard, was last seen looking for her pet and has not returned, leading family members to raise the alarm. Rescue teams have gained access to the site of the old mine where the sinkhole appeared, and search efforts are intensifying as night falls. Police and rescue units are working together to locate Pollard, amidst growing concerns that she may have been swallowed by the sinkhole. Footage from the scene shows emergency crews actively searching for any signs of the missing woman.
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