The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, a Pennsylvania grandmother, has been found in a sinkhole after she went missing for four days. The sinkhole was located about 30 feet below the surface, with Pollard’s body found 12 feet southwest of where the original sinkhole occurred. Authorities described a “Hershey Kiss”-shaped debris pile inside the sinkhole that likely influenced Pollard’s final location after she fell through the shaft.
Pollard was last seen in Unity Township on Monday night while searching for her cat, with a witness spotting her near a restaurant at around 5 p.m. Her car was found behind the restaurant with her 5-year-old granddaughter inside, who had been alone for hours. Police located a sinkhole about the size of a manhole near the vehicle, indicating a potential danger.
According to Pleasant Unity Fire Chief John Bacha, sinkholes are not uncommon in the area due to subsidence caused by coal mining activity. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by sinkholes in the region. The community is mourning the loss of Pollard, who was a beloved grandmother and resident of the area.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Pollard’s death, and residents are urged to exercise caution when near sinkhole-prone areas. The discovery of Pollard’s body has brought closure to her family and the community as they come to terms with the tragedy.
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