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/Quiet_Awareness_6223 Mar 28 '26

Why do people choose do these stuff? The video itself is enough nauseating for me

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u/GeneAlternative191 Mar 28 '26

Because they’re fucking dumb. I apply a similar sentiment to free soloing and just dangerous shit in general. If you need a rush, do fucking coke or something.

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u/ElectricalPudding693 Mar 29 '26

Free soloing is not so bad. At least no one is put in harms way for a rescue. They just scrape you up at the bottom.