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In the United States, a 64-year-old woman fell into a 10-meter-deep cavity while trying to find her cat. For more than three days, the authorities have been trying to rescue her.
Elizabeth Pollard has been stuck in this cavity for more than four days. Monday, December 2 evening, while this 64-year-old American woman was looking for her cat, she fell inside a 10 meter deep hole in Marguerite, Pennsylvania, reports ABC news. His car was discovered near the crevasse, with his 5-year-old granddaughter inside.
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“This cavity was not there before. It probably formed when she was standing on it,” a police officer explained to TF1. According to the latest information, an abandoned coal mine is the cause of this hole.
A shoe found in the cavity
To try to find Elizabeth Pollard, the search teams first entered the mine, which was difficult to access. Due to the excessive risk of collapse, the police opted for another technique. They widened the hole to get inside and be able to install microphones and cameras.
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The camera didn't pick up a sound, but authorities saw a shoe in the sinkhole. “It's heartbreaking for his family and for everyone here. But we're not stopping. We're all hoping for a miracle,” says one of the officers. The family is asking for privacy at this time and hoping for “good news.”
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