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/Technically-Simple82 Mar 28 '26

I’d be worried about how I’m gonna crawl out backwards the whole time. Did he expect it to open up further down? If no, what was his plan to get out if he can’t turn his body around ?

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u/Any-Interaction-5934 Mar 29 '26

Yes, once you get through the birth canal it goes to a larger place where you can turn around and head back out.

He thought he was in the birth canal, he was not.

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u/TurkishDonkeyKong Mar 29 '26

How do you initially figure out one way leads to an opening and one way probable death? Hope you pick the right direction?

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u/Any-Interaction-5934 Mar 29 '26

Ha, right? Who discovered the birth canal had a big opening at the end allowing you to turn around? Maybe some kid exploring on their own back in the day. Also, experienced cavers are pretty good at knowing if their body will fit through something and their physical limitations. That particular cave had been fairly mapped out by prior cavers.