Brown, Davis, Fugua, Kinslow, Kirby (1), Kirby (2), Marr, Philpot, Skaggs, Thompson, Wells, and Whittle.
The floor of the cavern raised, and walls closed in a few feet ahead of Collins. This would be the last time his voice would be heard.
Friday, Feb. 6, 1925
Tunneling began on a shaft about fifty feet from the cave s entrance aimed to strike the original cavern just about the location of Collins. The radio test conducted indicates Floyd was still alive.
Denhardt sent a telegram to Adjutant General James A. Kehoe at Frankfort stating: Work progressing wonderfully well. Everything moves smoothly. Confident Collins is alive and that we will save him.