64-Year-Old Elizabeth Feared Fallen Into 30-Foot Sinkhole in Unity Township

Dec 3, 2024, 09:00 PM

A search and rescue operation is underway in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, for a 64-year-old woman named Elizabeth who is believed to have fallen into a 30-foot-deep sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, Pepper. Elizabeth was last seen on Monday evening in Unity Township. Her family reported her missing early Tuesday morning after she failed to return, and her grandchild was found waiting in the car. Authorities suspect she may have been swallowed by the sinkhole located behind a restaurant. A camera lowered into the sinkhole reportedly captured an image of a shoe, raising concerns about her fate. The area is known for previous coal mining activity, which may have contributed to the formation of the sinkhole. State police and first responders continue to search the area in hopes of finding her.