1 killed, dozens rescued after mine equipment malfunction near Cripple Creek

The Teller County Sheriff’s Office said at about 7:45 p.m. on Thursday that 12 people who had been trapped underground for about six hours were safely above ground after officials were able to use the mine’s elevator to lift them out four at a time. FOX31's Nate Belt was live at the scene when all 12 people were rescued.
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[@PrayerLink-th2sc]

Bless you officers for doing your best.

[@uscitizens1forever]

Lots of heros ,Im thankful! BUT I have to ask. Theres fireman,city codes,osha,couty inspectors...Im not sure whos job to inspect public amusements. But were they up to date or even performed? Media always tells half the story. Not saying wasnt done,asking

[@Lolorainnneee]

How did the 1 die? (Heart attack?) Just once wish they would report what happened not yak abt giving hotels blah blah. Always protecting their own butts.

[@Johnny-hg4rt]

And I thought Disney was an odd place to vacation.

[@carloscarrillo7000]

😮 I hate mining