Twelve people were rescued Thursday night after being trapped for hours at the bottom of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado following an elevator malfunction. One person died as a result of the incident.
Twelve people were safely rescued Thursday night after being trapped for hours at the bottom of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, a tourist destination in Colorado , following an elevator malfunction that left one person dead, authorities said.The incident occurred when the elevator, descending into the mine near Cripple Creek, experienced a mechanical issue approximately 500 feet beneath the surface.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released. Mikesell also mentioned that 11 other individuals had been rescued earlier in the day, four of whom suffered minor injuries. However, no details were provided regarding the nature of those injuries or the specific mechanical problems with the elevator.The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, which offers guided tours, is a popular tourist attraction that allows visitors to descend 1,000 feet into the earth to see gold veins in their natural state.
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