Floyd Collins

7/20/1887 - 2/13/1925

Cancer

Last Words

"Moma, I guess I won't be out for breakfast."

Death & Legacy

Floyd Collins, a 37-year-old cave explorer, died after being trapped for more than two weeks in Sand Cave, Kentucky. Despite the efforts of rescuers, Collins was unable to be freed from the cave where he was pinned by a fallen rock. His death brought an end to a rescue operation that had captivated the nation.

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Details

Cause of Death: Hypothermia and starvation after being trapped in a cave
Age at Death: 37 years
Funeral Location: The information about the specific location of Floyd Collins' funeral is not readily available. However, he was buried in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, USA.
Final Resting Place: Mammoth Cave Baptist Church Cemetery, Park City, Kentucky, United States