One person is dead, and 23 others have been rescued following an equipment malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour just east of Cripple Creek.
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office reported that a mechanical issue occurred with the elevator taking tourists into the mine. Initially, 11 people, including two children, were rescued using a trolley car, with four individuals sustaining minor injuries. Unfortunately, one person was found deceased at a depth of 500 feet, and their identity has not yet been released.
Last night, at around 7 p.m., an additional 12 people who were trapped at 1,000 feet were successfully rescued. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the malfunction.
