Recalling A Tragedy That Led To Mammoth Cave National Park
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Floyd Collins entered Sand Cave a century ago today to explore its prospects as a visitor site and became trapped in a passageway not much wider than his chest, dislodging a 27-pound rock that pinned his leg.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 30th, 2025 2:30am