42: Tragedy in Sand Cave

<p>In 1925, cave explorer Floyd Collins discovered Sand Cave, not far from what would one day become Mammoth Cave National Park. Floyd, like many others in Kentucky cave country, had hoped to discover a cave of his own that he could profit from as a tourist attraction. Unfortunately, while attempting to uncover the secrets of his new found cave, Floyd Collins became trapped. The resulting rescue attempts fueled a media frenzy that stretched across the nation.</p> <p><em>If you enjoy this episode consider becoming a</em> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/southerngothicmedia">Patreon Supporter</a> <em>today!</em></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/">SouthernGothicMedia.com</a> </li> <li> <strong>Merch Store:</strong> <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/southern-gothic-the-podcast">Teespring.com/southern-gothic-the-podcast</a> </li> <li> <strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthernGothicMedia/">@SouthernGothicMedia</a> </li> <li> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southerngothicmedia/">@SouthernGothicMedia</a> </li> <li> <strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/sogopodcast">@SoGoPodcast</a> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>