Patrick Weier, a tour guide at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado, tragically died after being trapped underground due to an elevator malfunction. The incident occurred when the elevator experienced mechanical issues, leaving a group of individuals at the bottom of the 1,000-foot mine. Authorities were able to rescue 11 people using a trolley system, but Weier and 12 others remained trapped for about six hours. Weier ultimately lost his life in the incident. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the malfunction. The community is mourning the loss of Weier, who is remembered as a devoted father to a 7-year-old boy. A GoFundMe has been set up to support his son’s future. Tributes for Weier have poured in on social media, with many remembering him as a hero and a light in a dark world. Authorities emphasize that the mine is a family-owned business run by good people, and this was an unfortunate and tragic event. The incident has been described as a county and state tragedy. The focus remains on remembering and honoring Patrick Weier’s memory while investigating the cause of the malfunction that led to his untimely death.
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