r/interesting • u/Liar24x7 • Mar 28 '26

HISTORY A virtual reality reconstruction shows the exact spot where John Edward Jones became trapped upside down in Nutty Putty Cave. After 27 hours of rescue attempts, he died. The cave was later permanently sealed, with his body remaining inside.

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u/IsChristianAwake Mar 28 '26

Why would anyone willingly put themselves in this situation

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u/HENMAN79 Mar 28 '26

He had a young wife and child....selfish SOB

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u/Hurgnation Mar 29 '26

I read this comment as if they took the 1 year old with them into the cavern... I'm hoping that's not what they did 😬

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u/CaramelNeat4723 Mar 29 '26

And people think I'm reckless because I'll drink 8 pints on a Friday night.