One Killed, 23 Rescued From Former Colorado Gold Mine

Officials are unsure what caused the mechanical failure that led to the incident.
One Killed, 23 Rescued From Former Colorado Gold Mine
Emergency personnel stage outside the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo., on Oct. 10, 2024. Arthur Trickette-Wile/The Gazette via AP
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Twenty-three people were rescued Thursday night after 12 were trapped over 1,000 feet underground in a former Colorado gold mine for six hours, while the others were brought to safety sooner.

One person had earlier been killed in the incident that was caused by an elevator malfunction in Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, which is popular with tourists.