Search and rescue teams gain access to mine where Unity woman fell down sinkhole, fresh crew arrives

Elizabeth Pollard, 64, of Unity. Pollard apparently fell down a sinkhole near Monday’s Union Restaurant in Unity while searching for her cat on Monday. Crews searched for Pollard throughout the day Tuesday.

Crews talk at the site of a sinkhole behind Monday’s Union Restaurant in Unity on Tuesday. Officials believe Elizabeth Pollard, 64, fell into the sinkhole while looking for her cat Monday evening.

Search teams including state police and Pennsylvania mine safety officials are looking in the area of this sinkhole for a 64-year-old woman reported missing on Tuesday.

An excavator is seen at the scene of a sinkhole behind Monday’s Union Restaurant in Unity on Tuesday. Officials believe Elizabeth Pollard, 64, fell into the sinkhole while looking for her cat Monday evening.

Marguerite Fire Chief Scot Graham speaks and Trooper Steve Limani looks on Tuesday during a news conference held about a woman they believe fell into a sinkhole behind Monday’s Union Restaurant in Unity. Officials believe Elizabeth Pollard, 64, fell into the sinkhole while looking for her cat Monday.

Emergency personnel and media were outside Monday’s Union Restaurant near the village of Marguerite in Unity Tuesday. Pennsylvania State Police and the state Bureau of Mine Safety were searching for a woman who may have fallen into a sinkhole near the restaurant.