The mine near Cripple Creek was closed in the 1960s but still operates tours
One person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said Thursday.
The sheriff said they could rescue the trapped group by rope if necessary, but were hoping to get the elevator system working.Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement that the state was sending resources for the rescue effort.
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