Floyd Collins
📍 Location
Sand Cave, near Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, Cave City, Kentucky
Specific Location: Sand Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park area, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37.13675, -85.95622
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37.1368°, -85.9562°
📝 Description
American cave explorer who became famous for a cave rescue attempt after being trapped in Sand Cave near Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky; his remains were left in the cave for decades and were later moved and ultimately buried in 1989 near the Mammoth Cave area.
🔍 Circumstances
Rock collapse trapped him in Sand Cave; prolonged rescue efforts occurred; his remains were eventually returned to the cave and later relocated for burial near his ancestral home, with final burial in 1989 in the Mammoth Cave area.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmivmsmqb00tf8f0kuqz24aga
- Primary Source
- www.usatoday.com
- Article Date
- January 30, 2025
- Added to Map
- December 7, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 7, 2025