About
Kentucky cave explorer who became a national sensation after becoming trapped at Sand Cave.
Before Fame
His family owned Crystal Cave, a beautiful but remote cave, and Collins embarked on a mission to find an entrance to it from the more commonly visited network.
Trivia
His ordeal at Sand Cave became headline news, with reports on his rescue status gluing people to the new medium of radio.
Family Life
He was born in Auburn, Kentucky.
Associated With
His ordeal in the cave somewhat resembled that of the climbrer Aaron Ralston, though Ralston's had a happier outcome.
