CRIPPLE CREEK — The reaction in this community is worry, fear, and hope.
Shane Hansford has lived in Cripple Creek since the nineties. He tells News5 he’s taken the gold mine tour and been down that shaft.
"I’d be petrified. It’s 1,000 feet—I mean, you travel down there quick. It’s been years since I’ve been down there, and I know it’s pitch black; they turn all the lights off. So I’d probably be freaking out right now," he said.
We spoke with many people, including Marilyn Callhan, who has lived in Cripple Creek for 20 years.
She tells us she has confidence in the crews working to help rescue those trapped 1,000 feet underground.
"I just hope that whatever it is, they can get those people out. I believe that they can; there's so much technology now."
People here in Cripple Creek say they just want the 12 people trapped to get out safely and as soon as possible.
"Hurry up. C’mon. Get them out," said Hansford.
Cripple Creek is also a town that relies on tourism. Residents tell us how they are now worried about what the future holds for their city.
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