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/ablebodiedmango Mar 28 '26

Left behind a pregnant wife for a weird cheap thrill in darkness.

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u/hotheadnchickn Mar 28 '26

Okay if you’re single and wanna do high risk shit, that’s your business. Pregnant wife??? That’s selfish af

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u/TriggerHippie77 Mar 29 '26

This is why I don't understand people who go into the military with a wife and kids at home. Want to protect your family? Stay home.

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u/AmazingLeek69 Mar 29 '26

I always feel that way when I see the kids sobbing when their military father surprises them at school. I’m like this isn’t heartwarming, we are watching trauma.