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The Tragic Case of Floyd Collins
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B. Doyle charged visitors 50 cents to view the cave where Floyd Collins was trapped and rumors spread that it was all a hoax. Several rescue attempts were made to save Collins, but ultimately he died before he could be freed.
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Efforts were made to save Floyd through constructing a shaft and using steam shovels to remove boulders.
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Sand Cave
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Efforts were made to save Floyd through constructing a shaft and using steam shovels to remove boulders. The cave eventually collapsed and cut off all hopes of rescue.
ChapterThe Tragic Case of Floyd Collins
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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The death of Floyd Collins, a Kentucky cave explorer in 1925, sparked international attention and controversy, leading to a media circus, a failed rescue mission, and debates over ethics and exploitation in journalism and tourism.
42:34 - 46:41 (04:07)
Kentucky Cave Explorer
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The death of Floyd Collins, a Kentucky cave explorer in 1925, sparked international attention and controversy, leading to a media circus, a failed rescue mission, and debates over ethics and exploitation in journalism and tourism.