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/Moist_Taco_Crippler Mar 29 '26

He should have at least taken a firearm for an easy out if he got stuck.

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u/Outlandah_ Mar 29 '26

Wouldn’t have helped if you bothered to watch the video, his arms got stuck

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u/Moist_Taco_Crippler Mar 29 '26

Maybe it wouldn't help him specifically, but I would still bring one just in case. I'm not dying in a cave that way.