Sinkhole house torn down after search ends

Crews with heavy equipment began the demolition of a Florida home over a huge sinkhole where a man is presumed dead after being swallowed by the earth three days ago.

The search for 37-year- old Jeff Bush was called off on Saturday, and a heavy machine with a large bucket scoop was moved into position on what was believed to be solid ground.

The 20ft-wide opening of the sinkhole was almost covered by the house, and rescuers said there were no signs of life since the hole opened on Thursday night.