Jeremy Bush, above, Mr. Bush’s brother, called 911 and tried to dig his way to Mr. Bush immediately after he heard the sinkhole open, but he was unable to find him. The sinkhole also consumed Mr. Bush’s bed and dresser, but other residents in the house were unharmed.

Rescue crews lowered listening devices and cameras into the hole but were unable to locate Mr. Bush.

Sinkholes are common in central and northern Florida, often damaging property, but people rarely become trapped in them.