Eldridge says that the other teens were able to climb out, but the rope snapped before the last teen could clear the area. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay ...

A 16-year-old teen was rescued from a 50-foot deep mine shaft in Northern California on Monday after the rope he was using to climb back out of the hole snapped, according to the California ...

Eldridge says that the other teens were able to climb out, but the rope snapped before the last teen could clear the area. CAL FIRE Nevada Yuba Placer Unit/Facebook Never miss a story — sign up ...