The Pennsylvania grandmother who fell through a sinkhole while searching for her cat has been found dead after a four-day search, officials say. Â
Elizabeth Pollard, 64, was last seen around 5 p.m. on Monday in Unity Township, about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. She was believed to have fallen through a sinkhole and into a decades-old mine shaft, estimated to be at least 30 feet deep.
Her body was found Friday, NBC affiliate WPXI of Pittsburgh reported, citing state police.
On Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police told reporters that the nature of search shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission.
Pollard had been reported missing by a relative Monday.
State troopers discovered her car parked near a restaurant with her 5-year-old granddaughter still inside. The granddaughter was in good condition despite freezing temperatures, police said.
About 15 to 20 feet from Pollard’s car, authorities found the sinkhole.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Tim Stelloh and Brittany Kubicko contributed.
