Floyd Collins
American cave explorer (1887-1925) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 37
William Floyd Collins was an American cave explorer who became trapped and died in what became Mammoth Cave National Park. The incident earned major media attention during the efforts to rescue him.
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Collins' home - 1st cave ticket booth - (left) and 2nd cave ticket booth (right)
Sand Cave at Mammoth Cave National Park
Attempted rescue at Sand Cave
NPS marker describing Carnival Sunday and indicating the location of the barbed wire barrier constructed to keep people away from Sand Cave during the attempted rescue of Floyd Collins
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1925 · aged 37
