Twelve saved from Colorado gold mine following lethal elevator malfunction

Twelve people were rescued after being trapped underground for roughly seven hours in a Colorado gold mine on Pikes Peak following a deadly elevator malfunction. One person died during the initial malfunction, while four others sustained minor injuries. The group had access to mental health resources and communicated with emergency crews by radio during the ordeal. The state sent an elevator expert and mine rescue team to the scene. Governor Jared Polis expressed relief that 12 people were rescued and offered condolences to the family of the individual who was lost. The mine, which offers tours taking visitors 1,000 feet down the shaft, had its last weekend of the tour season. The incident raised questions about the last time the elevator was inspected and the safety protocols in place at the mine. The investigation into the malfunction is ongoing. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with tourist mines, and the importance of proper safety inspections and protocols.

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