A zoo in the United States has been forced to close while engineers study a newly discovered sinkhole. A zoo in the United States has been forced to close while engineers study a newly discovered sinkhole. The huge sinkhole at the zoo in Kentucky was found in an undeveloped area away from any zoo animals. Out of an abundance of caution the Zoo will remain closed tomorrow while we continue the evaluation of the sinkhole. pic.twitter.com/Pf7DG52EXl — Louisville Zoo (@LouisvilleZoo) March 7, 2019Officials estimated that the sinkhole is about 45 metres by 75 metres, and about 15 metres deep in places.

Source: Irish Independent March 07, 2019 07:52 UTC