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What will be identified as the cause of the sinkhole by February 28, 2025?
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Search Underway for Missing Grandmother Elizabeth Feared Fallen into 30-Foot Sinkhole in Pennsylvania
Dec 3, 2024, 07:58 PM
Pennsylvania state police and first responders in Westmoreland County are conducting a search and rescue mission for Elizabeth, a 64-year-old grandmother believed to have fallen into a 30-foot-deep sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, Pepper. The incident occurred Monday night behind a restaurant in Unity Township. A camera lowered into the sinkhole revealed a shoe, intensifying concerns for her safety. The area, with a history of coal mining, is prone to sinkholes. Authorities are working diligently to locate Elizabeth as rescue efforts continue.
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