Journalists and family members wait for news of trapped cave explorer Floyd Collins at the Kentucky site in 1925

The transcript describes the dramatic and ultimately tragic attempt to rescue Floyd Collins, a young man trapped in a cave. Despite the rescue team's efforts and his father's constant vigil, Collins was found deceased, just 300 feet from the cave entrance.

What was the primary focus of the initial rescue efforts?

• To save Floyd Collins

• To explore the cave further

• To find new cave entrances

• To map the cave system

How did Floyd's father cope with the situation during the rescue?

• He explored other parts of the cave

• He organized a new rescue team

• He left the site to gather more help

• He stayed awake, hoping for his son's safety

What was the emotional state of Floyd's father during the rescue?

• He was calm and composed

• He was hopeful and vigilant

• He was indifferent

• He was angry and frustrated

What was the outcome when Floyd was finally reached?

• He had already escaped

• He was found deceased

• He was found alive but injured

• He was rescued successfully

How far was Floyd Collins from the cave entrance when found?

• 100 feet

• 300 feet

• 200 feet

• 400 feet