![]() ![]() The " equipment failure" was supposedly the result of a lack of rock integrity. ![]() One of the bolts anchoring the pulleys broke, and John was back into his initial position. It worked temporarily, and after his head raised slightly via the ropes and pulleys, rescuers were able to give him an IV, food, and water they were hopeful the worst was over, as they considered their next move. The progress didn't last long. The time-consuming nature of using hand tools wasn't ideal given John's head-down position, so they opted to use a rope and pulley system to raise him up. Unfortunately, John's position made it challenging for large equipment to get near him. Using chisels and axes was also possibilities, but it took hours to chip away small amounts of rock. They also thought about using explosives, but the danger to John was too great. ![]() I have gone on several caving expeditions with Josh and thought it would be an enjoyable new cave to visit. I was invited by a great friend and old roommate, Josh Jones, to come along with he and a few family members. His death is a sobering reminder of how dangerous caving can be and why we should follow safe caving practices at all times when spelunking. I was part of 11 people who went to the Nutty Putty Cave on November 24th, 2009, just two days ago. They considered greasing him - so they ordered six gallons of vegetable oil to try to slide him out. Caving Accidents Nutty Putty Cave Accident This article describes the Nutty Putty Cave accident in which a 26-year-old caver named John Jones tragically lost his life in 2009. Once rescuers realized how difficult it was to free John, they started brainstorming. John Jones was an average 26 year old married guy who went caving in the Nutty Putty cave in Utah on November 24th 2009 with his family and friends, but tragically got stuck and eventually died in the cave. ![]()
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