{"id":2353453,"date":"2024-10-10T21:40:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T01:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-person-dead-and-a-dozen-trapped-inside-former-colorado-gold-mine-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-10T21:43:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T01:43:15","slug":"one-person-dead-and-a-dozen-trapped-inside-former-colorado-gold-mine-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-person-dead-and-a-dozen-trapped-inside-former-colorado-gold-mine-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"One person dead and a dozen trapped inside former Colorado gold mine &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fone-person-dead-and-a-dozen-trapped-inside-former-colorado-gold-mine-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2353453&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-teenage-boy-allegedly-kills-9-in-school-shooting-in-serbia\/\" title=\"Teen boy reportedly kills 9 in Serbia school shooting.\">tragic incident occurred<\/a> at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, where \u200dan elevator malfunction led to the death of one person and trapped at least 12 others 1,000 \u200cfeet underground. The elevator experienced a mechanical issue while descending, which posed &#8220;severe danger&#8221; to the\u200d tour participants, \u2062according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell.\u2062 Emergency personnel are on-site, and those trapped are in communication with authorities. Colorado Governor Jared \u200dPolis has pledged additional resources to\u200d aid in the \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-eight-climbers-killed-in-iran-more-missing-after-heavy-snowfall\/\" title=\"At least eight climbers killed in Iran, more missing after heavy snowfall\">rescue efforts<\/a> and is in constant contact with local officials.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">One person dead and a dozen trapped 1,000 feet inside former Colorado gold mine<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1813208\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>An elevator at a former gold mine acting as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>tourist<\/a> site in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/colorado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Colorado<\/a> failed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>killing<\/a> one person while trapping at least 12 others 1,000 feet beneath the surface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The mine, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, is near the town of Cripple Creek in central Colorado.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emergency personnel stage outside the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, after one person died in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ga-poll-watcher-it-expert-non-trump-supporter-affidavit-sudden-surge-of-20000-mail-in-votes-for-biden-in-early-hours-on-nov\/\" title=\"GA Poll Watcher, IT Expert, Non-Trump Supporter Affidavit: Sudden Surge of 20,000 Mail-In-Votes For Biden In Early Hours On Nov\">equipment malfunction<\/a> during a tour of the mine according to the Teller County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department. (Arthur Trickette-Wile\/The Gazette via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The elevator had a mechanical issue at 500 feet, causing &ldquo;severe danger for the participants,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/law-enforcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Teller County Sheriff<\/a> Jason Mikesell said at a press conference. The people trapped in the mine are in communication with authorities, Mikesell added.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) commented on the situation in a statement, also saying he is directing additional resources to the site to assist the people who are still trapped.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have spoken to the Teller County Sheriff and County Commissioners and will stay in touch through the course of this rescue effort,&rdquo; Polis said in a statement. &ldquo;The state is assisting Teller County and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chad-wolf-to-newsmax-unacceptable-biden-harris-have-not-visited-border\/\" title=\"Chad Wolf to Newsmax: &#039;Unacceptable&#039; Biden, Harris Have Not Visited Border\">sending resources<\/a> to rescue those inside the mine. We will do everything possible and assist the county to ensure a speedy and safe resolution of the situation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A police officer moves a barrier for an emergency vehicle Thursday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo. (Arthur H. Trickett-Wile\/The Gazette via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sole victim has not been identified. Mikesell said they could rescue the people by rope but are hoping to get the elevator system working again before doing so. He said the last time there was an incident at the site was in 1986.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine has been conducting tours since the 1930s, even though mining ceased in 1961.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As such, Mollie Kathleen&rsquo;s tour operation offers a rare glimpse into Colorado mining history, and, as a deep shaft tour operation is both rare, and, particularly vulnerable to ventilation and other issues. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiger-woods-discusses-recovery-in-first-public-appearance-since-february-car-crash\/\" title=\"Tiger Woods Discusses Recovery In First Public Appearance Since February Car Crash\">tour level<\/a> is an underground museum of Colorado mining history, mechanics and tools,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/10\/10\/molly-kathleen-mine-cripple-creek-teller-county-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>state documents<\/a> said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1813208\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1813208\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One dead, 12 trapped in Colorado gold mine elevator failure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2353454,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CO-Gold-mine.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32327,6024,42769,33704,42770],"class_list":["post-2353453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-breaking-news","tag-colorado","tag-gold-mine","tag-rescue-operation","tag-trapped-miners"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CO-Gold-mine.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2353453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2353453"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2353453\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2353454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2353453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2353453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2353453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}