Rescuers Reach Trapped Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
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Rescuers Reach Trapped Cave Explorer Floyd Collins

2026-02-16

February 16, 1925. Rescuers finally reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, 18 days after he became trapped, capturing national attention in one of the first news stories brought to radio airwaves.

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