He Crawled into His Grave - Nutty Putty Cave of Doom.

Hike to the Tomb of John Jones; at the Infamous Nutty Putty Cave on Lake Mountain, in Utah.
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On November 24, 2009, John Edward Jones died in the Nutty Putty Cave after being trapped inside for 28 hours. While exploring with his brother, Jones mistook a narrow tunnel and became stuck upside-down in an area measuring 10 by 18 inches, around 400 feet from the cave's entrance. Jones was held in place like a hook, unable to move without causing serious harm due to the bends his body was placed in. A large team of rescue workers came to his assistance but were unable to retrieve Jones using a sophisticated rope-and-pulley system. A pulley failed mid-extrication.
Plans to remove his body were called off due to the high risks. The cave was subsequently sealed off, and is now his tomb.
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[@sleepynightowl1550]

For those who weren`t able to read the plague at 18:40 it says: John Edward Jones On November 25, 2009 our beloved John passed away at this site. He was a loving father, a kind husband, a loyal son and a true and cherished friend. Those who knew John best will remember his faith and his caring heart. Thank you John for showing us how to make eternity our covering and our rock and our salvation as we journey here on earth. We miss you and love you always HMMS 1983-2009

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks you.

[@sleepynightowl1550]

@@FacesoftheForgotten My pleasure, I`m glad if it is helpful. Thanks for the heart!

[@idagray5059]

Rip i peace May God bless your soul and ur family

[@jaredmort54]

Thank you!

[@hillarymack8287]

Thank you, I couldn't read it.

[@Revolutionarythought]

This is an extremely sad story. It reminds me of the one and only time in my early 20s when I had a spelunking friend talk me into going cave exploring with him and some of his caving friends. I am a big guy (6'5) so when we got to the first "restriction/constriction," I immediately said "nope, not doing it." I ended up hiking back to the cars and waiting 8 hours while they explored the cave. Needless to say, I never tried anything like that again.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I am with you!

[@MK356BC]

Smart move on your part.

[@chuckh4077]

Smart man. You know your limits. Cave crawling is for short skinny people. Not for us big people. I'm 6'2.

[@cindy-mq6pl]

Thank the Lord you made that decision.

[@carhoarder602]

Cave exploring is definitely not for you if you’re a big tall guy

[@lindaadams1907]

Here in Utah, this was, and still is, such a haunting and sad story. RIP John

[@ajl9791]

You really treated this with the utmost respect. You honored his life and family at the end with your kind words and well wishes to his family. Top notch insight and remembrance of a horrific accident. Thank you

[@sussus4033]

kys kinda wish this happend to you tbh

[@user-kb4zx8lg8c]

Definitely. As well.

[@ty16080]

I live just about 20 miles from Nutty Putty caves. My dad went there several times growing up. It was always a popular activity for scout troops, and my troop talked about it several times but always ended up doing other activities instead. This tragedy happened before we had a chance to go down there. Such a sad tragedy, I remember tuning in to the updates about the rescue operation and being sure that it was just a matter of time before they got him out... sadly it just got worse and worse. It's hard to picture a more horrific and drawn-out death. May he rest in peace.

[@capc996]

Heartbreaking story 💔was there no other option to save John?😢 If this incident had happened in 2023, could John have been saved? If they had dug or drilling from the other side at that time, would John have survived? ... English is not my first language so

[@Jessarang]

@@capc996seems like the result not far better if this happened this year of 2023.. but maybe they would have better pulley, maybe the super magnetic one.. we’ll never know..

[@mehmetcelik6518]

@@Jessarang mesela makaranın sağlamlığı değil. makaranın o semsert kayalara oturtulamaması.

[@CarlHosmer]

​​@@capc996 tbh 2009 wasn't like a hundred years ago, there was still the same capabilities and technology. I guess it's easy to say couldn't they of done this , done that , why didn't they send in a crane with a bulldozer or used a large drilling machine or even explosives etc etc, but you have to remember some factors, for one John was stuck upside down - his body was against natural balance and under strain giving rescuers shorter time frame before his body started to struggle, plus the positioning he was In too - the tight tunnels barely enough space to lift your hand end to end expecting him to navigate his body backwards from an upside down position is bad enough but then the added tight crevises and gaps backwards by a guy already stuck for hours with hardly any energy and draining physical stamina bending his legs and torso which he would of had to do himself was just alot to expect, his body was slowly drowning on its own fluids, internal organs were on over drive especially the heart and lungs and his brain would of been almost drowning too let alone his cognitive responses, time frames it took just getting to John through the cave tunnels and crevises was atleast 50 mins to an hour and only one rescuer at a time then to return back and swap over another rescuer that's another 2 or more hours and also the time it would take for anyone getting to Nutty Putty cave site in Utah, the caves would of been limestone and tough rock granite too which would take many hours to get through jesus everything was against the guy had nothing on his side whatsoever.

[@SuperBamamama]

Having a granddaughter who had open heart surgery when she was 3 and recovered beautifully, I am so sorry the world will not know this man's talent as a pediatric cardiologist.

[@rethablair6902]

These details😫I think I'm gonna faint😭

[@garylefevers]

I am so glad your precious grandchild is okay now.

[@SuperBamamama]

@@garylefevers Thank you so very much.

[@leavemealone7108]

I'm glad she's ok 💙🙏🏻wish you both well

[@SuperBamamama]

@@leavemealone7108 Thank you

[@jjg3712]

I can’t imagine how difficult it was for him to be stuck down there, dying to get out but so helpless. RIP John. 🙏🏽

[@wandastratmann9500]

Considering also he was a medical student. He knew what has happening

[@greenbeagle13]

@@wandastratmann9500 - Yep, so true. The fact that his arms were also stuck by his side..., good grief. I can't imagine... 😥

[@sussus4033]

shut up bruh ☠☠

[@edwinmodu3178]

🙏🏾

[@Auntie_ReyRey]

His family sang to him primary (children Mormon) songs to him as he passed away. 😢

[@shawnbraegger1100]

I remember when this happened so heartbreaking and horrific. Any interest in cave exploring I may have had was cured by this incident.

[@brendagoodwin7178]

Where I live there are huge cave's all over . People come from all over just to explore these cave's . One cave here is called Gunners cave car's have been driven off into this cave. Teenager's use to go to Gunners cave to party. In 1975 two teenager's were killed in that cave. Their bodies were never recover from the cave either. Gunners cave was closed down in 1983! This is absolutely positively an sad story. May he Rest in Peace! Rip

[@usasstar]

I never want to explore a cave . That’s just dangerous. No one should be in a dangerous cave that ppl never explore before. And if ppl never explore the cave b4 that’s a sign 🪧don’t go In Bc it’s dangerous

[@pogo9876]

@@usasstar What? You might wanna think things through a little before you hit send. Spelunking (aka, cave exploration) is inherently dangerous. It just is. There are ways to make it a little safer, not much. But, a little. Plus, having good common sense helps. My point, how is it a "sign" of danger if a cave is unexplored? If it's unexplored, there's no way anyone could know that! Smh. Lol. Wow.

[@usasstar]

@@pogo9876 U need to think about u just told me . did u even hear ur self ? I quote you “ cave exploring is inherently dangerous it just is. There are ways to make it safer not much but a little plus having a good common sense helps “ And Well u can find out from word of mouth and the internet if a cave has not been explored b4 duh. Go right ahead and go exploring uncharted territory with out any backup knowledge. Just live through it

[@usasstar]

@@GlennaVan thank you I understand that ppl like to explore the caves & mountains and forests. But Mother Nature isn’t really relatable sometimes and giving us a heads up of warnings 😢😢😢

[@bimbobaggypants4820]

Everytime i hear this story i feel panicky and my chest feels tight, why anyone finds enjoyment doing this stuff is beyond me.

[@SusanSimpson-vq7kj]

Same here. This caused me anxiety. I can’t imagine what he was going through. So very sad.

[@MsOwl22]

Me neither, I could hardly listen to the story and skipped ahead a bit...poor John....May he RIP...❤

[@Phantazma1988]

A lot of people will do this stuff for the euphoria AKA the high of it. It's very sad how this gentleman died, this had of been a very scary way to die

[@sayittomyfaceidareyou8629]

Me too. After watching about the story I couldn't sleep the whole night after it. It gave me such anxiety I felt so many times that night thinking about his dying in there like that and I felt like I couldn't breathe and couldn't stop thinking about it. I thought driving off a bridge and drowning was my worst fear but now I definitely feel like this would be the worst way to go. Also made me feel so bad knowing he had multiple panic attacks through all this as one would expect, this is like being buried alive. Rip John Edwards Jones ❤🕊️🕊️🙏

[@saishdevale9806]

​@@sayittomyfaceidareyou8629for real

[@welcomebackpotter722]

i think the creepiest thing about this whole ordeal is he's not just there permanently lying flat like in a normal cemetery but instead literally on a 45 degree angle facing downward forever. thats such a spooky thought that the position he got stuck in and thought he could get out of turned out to be the position he will be in forever

[@Neodreth]

As soon as his body and clothes rot, his bones will have collapsed and fell in the bottom of the hole.

[@covingtonhalltown3730]

​@@Neodrethvery true. There is a happy ending afterall. He'll have finally made it to where he wanted to go 👍

[@THE1ANDONLYCUBIX]

@@covingtonhalltown3730Jesus Christ lmao

[@THE1ANDONLYCUBIX]

I mean its been 14 years he’s probably part of the dirt now

[@CaesarLvcivs]

I wonder why they didn't remove the body after his death was confirmed, for a proper burial. Might have broken his legs to do so, but it could probably be done.

[@mrspankytank2858]

Even as just a viewer, there was a sense of sadness and a “haunting feeling” as you walked up that path to the cave’s entrance. Knowing he’s down below your feet. God bless his family and everyone close to him. Seemed like a really good man.

[@Marco-717]

Your god is satan, my God is the Creator. Get right before it's too late

[@kevinpatrickcarey3741]

got that feeling also just from watching also

[@gdesiree29]

Haunting that he's still there 13 years later

[@Professor__S]

Nutty putty sound like a nut filled caramel chocolate bar from the 1960's.

[@josephmarzullo]

@@Professor__Syeah I want to try some nutty putty 😂

[@d.g.n9392]

Even while you’re telling the story, I felt several spells of claustrophobia

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I am with ya!

[@deirdrepasko9965]

@@yvonnepetty3400 obviously, God did not bless him. Why do people even say that?

[@nickie7874]

@@deirdrepasko9965 People have a free will and God may have tried to stop him but he didn't listen? It's all one can say ... I hope God took his soul home to Heaven with all that fear he faced in there alone.

[@filipaalves4120]

Same here. That was just an horrific way to go.

[@dorebusser]

100% I can't watch videos of heights as well man Get very uneasy

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Rest in Peace, John Edward Jones. You are not forgotten : ) Thank you for taking us along, Ron. This is a very sad case, indeed.

[@melaniefagan7632]

You told John's story with respect and kindness. I remember when this happened, it was heartbreaking.

[@czeslawrossinski2465]

Is the cave still sealed?

[@BenHutchinson92]

Thanks for zooming in on his memorial at the site so that we could read his families message, lovely touch that.

[@tjo1976]

I know this story and it is TOP of my list as one of the most horrifying deaths ever. This one is hard to watch for me

[@beckybradford2718]

Beautiful scenery for such a horrible story. I'd never heard of this poor guy's tragic death. I can't even begin to imagine what his last hours were like. Thanks for taking us along!

[@donotsupportterroristgroups]

I did not know about this tragedy until I saw a movie based on him (here on YT). Because I did not know about this true incident I thought there would be a happy ending; I cried throughout the movie and cried hysterically at the end.

[@mark703]

@@donotsupportterroristgroups That was a really sad movie, and yes really hard to not shed a tear, his poor wife.

[@beckybradford2718]

I don't think I could watch it, knowing the outcome 😢. So sad!

[@jazzpunk]

@@beckybradford2718 I see the movie is a free stream for Amazon Prime members...also, free stream on TUBI (an app on my Roku device).

[@dalehoward5416]

You can rest assured he would have spoken to his Heavenly Father during his entire time in this captive cave. Many blessings young man. 💚💖💜

[@wharrington8587]

She named their son she had after his death John. His father walked her down the aisle when she remarried. If I read correctly she had another daughter with her new husband. Stayed up all night reading about this for the 100th time. Funny you are posting this the same day. Warning if you have claustrophobia do not watch any of the videos of Nutty Putty before it closes. I had to stop on a few of them.

[@Cola.Cube.]

I first heard of John's death only earlier this year, it is the most disturbing story I have ever heard other than holocaust and historical events, the first picture you show of John haunts me and I wake everyday and stretch out and immediately think of John and I thank the heavens for my life and another day on earth, 27 hours and he knew himself in the first 5 seconds he was doomed if he didn't get out of there soon. I am glad now that I know of John, any human with a heart would shed a tear for someone they didn't know and never met who net their end in such a way. I cried buckets and had nightmares for weeks and told everyone I know about John Jones, it effected me that much. May he rest in peace.

[@josephj6521]

I know the feeling. It’s horrible. I only found out 2 weeks ago about this event and I cannot get it out of my mind. I didn’t even know cave crawling is a thing people do! May he RIP.

[@whitetipvelociraptor5759]

I’m crying right now as I read this.

[@heatsuntouchable4183]

I watched the video tonight, never knew about him. I can't sleep.

[@Parasmunt]

It is amazing the power of the fear of embarrassment. He kept going rather than stopping because he reasoned there was a good chance he would emerge in a large cave and could turn around rather than stopping, admitting 'i am in trouble' and at the very least sought advice from experts before doing anything else. He was probably thinking 'i am not going to be rescued that would be so embarrassing'. Pride is the sin of the admirable.

[@bcoldgoalie]

I saw a program about these subterranean "lakes",deep underground caves. There are still some scuba diver's bodies,in their gear,trapped forever. The camera went around a corner,and there was this dead diver floating! It's so tight down there that they couldn't remove the body. This is a similar story. Horrific situation for the families. May they rest in peace. Thanks,Ron.

[@alicesmith7020]

I can't quit crying Ron. John had to be terrified. I pray that our good Lord has given his family, friends and all who loved him comfort and peace.

[@drkdrive]

This story is both sad and horrific. I could not image not only be stuck, but stuck upside down and knowing you are going to die like that. Its just so sad that his remains are still in that cave and people are still trying to get into this dangerous cave system. People need to have some respect for this man's tragedy and resting place.

[@mowingtrimmingedging214]

Of course we will find out but I believe the cave entrance is sealed off

[@marlenepearson3936]

@@mowingtrimmingedging214 I hope it's not a spoiler, but it is sealed off! Wait! I just read people are still trying to get in? Unreal! What is wrong with people?

[@rimquelsiret]

@@marlenepearson3936 ya just saw other comments

[@marlenepearson3936]

@@rimquelsiret Awful! They were talking about sealing it before this happened. It was SO dangerous! Now, they are probably mad coz they can't go in. I forgot about them destroying his marker! Some people just DONOT CARE about much!

[@rimquelsiret]

@@marlenepearson3936 have you seen this particular case covered by "Horror Stories" channel? I'd say one of the best video out there of this case

[@that85guy96]

I did this cave in 06’ and I can tell you that it was creepy! It didn’t help that it was around midnight but so many times I was almost laying flat on the ground with only crawling space. I was in super tight tunnels as well. It would have been a no go for anybody claustrophobic!

[@josephj6521]

May I ask why go around midnight? This is also the time John and his buddies were in there. Why not during the daytime? Just curious.

[@Hester-l6k]

I also have a question. If it's such a crazy cave like you say then why was it labelled as a "beginners" one?

[@kylefisher6521]

But yet people do it because it’s fun?!?! SMH Cave dwelling getting stuck in tight spaces.. awesome hobby to get into again SMH

[@shakes7333]

My family and I don't get out that way very often but when we do, we always stop to say hi to John and pay our respects.

[@ruialbertocosta1886]

That's beautiful scenery for miles around but desolate and eerie at the same time. Of all your presentations, Sir, this one has got to be the saddest, darkest one. I ve always heard about mysterious phenomena in them Utah deserts.At nighttime i would not dream of wandering into those endless valleys. Too spooky and sinister . Thank you , as always, for your effort and devotion and dedication put into your presentation. 🏅 🏆 🏅 👏

[@pamelawooten3251]

So very sad. I saw the movie and just cried. You gave this young man an outstanding tribute. Thank you so much going there to bring this to us, Ron. RIP John.

[@momjohnson8816]

What’s the movie called

[@pamelawooten3251]

@@momjohnson8816 The Last Descent.

[@pollyanna5354]

@@pamelawooten3251 ohh I thought that was a fictional horror movie

[@willfade7994]

This story is a hard one for me. I’m claustrophobic. I’d go totally insane! What’s even creepier is knowing they never could get him out, even after he died… Poor guy. How terrifying! I noticed the movie they made about John Jones is on KZbin free to watch. It’s called ‘The Last Descent.’ Thank you for going out to the site. I’ve been hooked on your channel since discovering it 2 days ago, so I’m catching up on a lot of your videos. 🌹

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I could hardly do this one. thanks.

[@willfade7994]

@@FacesoftheForgotten I had to watch the movie after seeing your video. I just finished watching it. I can only imagine the horror and those last hours for him. They’d have to sedate me too. I saw a comment stating that they actually were able to get an IV going through his toes so they were able to sedate him, but haven’t as of yet been able to confirm it. I hate that he’s still stuck in there like that. As someone who’s badly claustrophobic with anxiety issues, I never could understand why people would want to crawl through caves like that! I have friends in Utah and they love exploring the caves! I sent them the link to your video.

[@laurarules3642]

Wow thanks for the information about the movie. I will check that out after watching this video. Seen the story told many different times on youtube and it fills me with dread, terror, sadness, claustrophobia. Each time I watch it I always hope the outcome will be different and they'll save him

[@pixarian]

Felt so sorry for the guy when I first learned of this incident. Rest well, John.

[@Jeff_Phillips]

I want to commend this man for his respectful visit to this memorial for John. You spoke very eloquently and honored John and his family. I respect you for that and I’m sure John and his family appreciate your respectfulness.

[@amyntut]

This has haunted me since I first heard of it. Forever stuck in that cave that he so desperately wanted to get out of. R.I.P. John. I hope people will remember you for the good man, father, son , you were and not for your tragic death.

[@elainebines6803]

Thank you for the diagrams, it gives us a real understanding of the the difficulties the rescuers had, let alone the horrific death John suffered.

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Oh, man! This story has haunted me for years. That poor young man. 😔

[@donitawhite8111]

His wife was also pregnant with baby number 2. She told John when she was talking to him on the walkie-talkie while they were trying to rescue him. She told him to try his hardest to hang on until they were able to rescue him so they could tell all of their family that they were expecting baby number 2. So heartbreaking. 💔 😢

[@agimos_art]

Ja😢

[@kennethjensen7905]

So sad. I have been down in Nutty Putty cave twice in the mid 90's. Very scary to explore. To think this could've happened to me or my brother. What a great loss. My heart goes out to the family and to all who helped in the rescue efforts. Thank you for sharing this story. Very well done. 😢

[@chuckh4077]

How the hck do you crawl into those tight spaces without getting a panic attack?? No thanks.

[@josephj6521]

Did you enter that section John was stuck in? Glad you didn’t get stuck.

[@kennethjensen7905]

I was appo. 10 yds from where John was. I backed out of that narrow passage back to where my brother was. It took several hours to get. Never been back since. @@josephj6521

[@ErinRenee1990]

I watched the last descent a while ago and was obsessed with this story. I had not heard of it until the movie. I wanted to know everything about the true story. I was very excited to see that you did a video on it. It’s truly a horrible way to go. I can not imagine what he went through after getting stuck. I’m not claustrophobic but there’s no way I would go caving. He definitely was a brave man.

[@amandapanda7878]

I have never heard of this story or cave even. what a sad tale, thank you for sharing ...i cannot imagine dying like that, his last moments were of terror.RIP john and thank you again ron.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Our fear is of dying, but fear leaves when we actually begin to die. His soul ♥ rests eternally.

[@lisaknell1809]

This is horribly sad. My boyfriend is an experienced caver and used to assist in mapping caves here in WV. I’m so glad he doesn’t cave anymore. I hope John is resting in peace. 😢

[@chuckh4077]

Yeah. Ask him how he can deal with the enclosed space. I mean, that is crZzzy. I can deal with regular caves but not one where I have to crawl to get in. No thanks.

[@junecrawford466]

It’s so heartbreaking that he’s still down there forever. I can’t imagine how his family and he felt. I hope he’s soul is able to rest in peace

[@josephmarzullo]

It’s heart breaking that all the bodies in the graveyards are still down there. 😂

[@nielascension958]

By now probably just the mold of his once decaying body

[@alidabotes6264]

Of course his soul is at peace, it's no longer connected to his body. He's free. It's just his body that is there.

[@dragonfly9416]

If I remember correctly the reason he wanted to become a pediatric cardiologist is because of his sister,she had heart problems as a child.His wife married again and John's dad walked her down the isle, and she named her son after John.I couldn't imagine losing someone like that.John had no idea she was pregnant,she was able to talk to him in the cave and she told him then.That was the reason for the trip was to announce the pregnancy to john and the family.

[@alicefotfmod7094]

How touching thank you for sharing this information

[@dragonfly9416]

@@alicefotfmod7094 you're welcome.The more I read on this tragedy the more sadder it got.John really was a sweet person that his heart was to help children.

[@thediamondwolf1015]

No actually in real life John already knew that his wife was pregnant and due in June

[@thediamondwolf1015]

No actually in real life John already knew that his wife was pregnant and due in June

[@dragonfly9416]

@@thediamondwolf1015 yes his wife told him whole he was in the cave,john had no idea she was pregnant when he went into that cave

[@nancylitton4389]

It must have been so terrible knowing you will never see the light of day.... once again I am misty eyed...Prayers said for his family and friends. Thanks for taking us along. Please be careful God bless.

[@HeartsOfDarkness]

What a very respectful and moving tribute. I remember seeing the news on this, never realized how beautiful the surrounding area is.

[@ctaber2011]

I have done the Nutty Putty Cave a few times, its fun but can be very dangerous if your not very careful. People have tried to get back in to use it over the years, once they shot up the memorial plate and another they completely removed the concrete plug...the back and forth goes on to this very day.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

That’s unreal Chris, I can’t imagine going down there you’re a brave guy. It’s really too bad a few people have written about that I did not know, there’s always bad people disrespectful, so sad.

[@ctaber2011]

@@FacesoftheForgotten Ya if you look up images on Google people were mad they sealed it and shot holes in his memorial plaque, pretty heartless.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

@@ctaber2011 hmmm, so sad. typical tho... I guess I should not be surprised. thanks by the way for sharing all that. just to think that you were actually down there ---wowowow.

[@shaunstrasser1]

Why can't people understand that cave is the grave of a young man and that they should not degrade a grave

[@truneilson]

I can see this both ways. As a college kid almost every person I knew had been to Nutty Putty several times... it was they free place to go and something wholesome to do. Lotsa dates went here... it was a normal hangout. Years later when I was on Search and Rescue I heard about it all the time... weekly or more they were calling out Search and Rescue to help them get out. It was expensive and very time consuming. I know people here and just hearing about this place as a tomb... but its kinda like closing the local mall cause someone passed away there. They did first close off the tube he was entombed in (I believe they put a plaque over it inside but shamfully people would not leave it alone and broke in). They also had officers guarding it 24x7 for awhile keeping people out of the entire cave system. Some people even thought Josh Powell hid Susan there... that was impossible.

[@RJB]

I live very near to Nutty Putty. Went inside as a young boy, even then when I was skinny and smaller it was frightening. RIP John.

[@donnyosrs8282]

I wonder how many people have been in John's situation but have been completely alone.

[@jadeybabes33]

That is just utterly horrific to think about right?!?! At least poor John had company right to the end.

[@josephj6521]

That’s a horrifying thought.

[@wertyopixdvn]

The Sterkfontein Cave Tragedy is exactly what you mentioned. The guy stuck for more than a month and when rescuers came he is already dead from starvation.

[@zakvondaniken9327]

Dehydration. You dont die ftom starvation ​@wertyopixdvn

[@benlaw4647]

I remember this happening....I just can't imagine the fear the young man must have felt ....I am claustrophobic and would never go into a place like that....no way....thanks, stay safe and God bless ...🙏

[@swordjumper]

What a dreadful fate. I cannot conceive a worse situation to be in. I feel physically sick thinking what he must have gone through down there.

[@fiona4423]

This is so utterly heartbreaking. I can’t imagine how his wife and family must have dealt with his horrific death. RIP.

[@samuelbarrett9403]

Selfish Person to do this sort of thing with a young Wife and Child. It really angers me.

[@peeweemgee2738]

She married a week later or something so she got over it quickly

[@kimorabeat]

@@peeweemgee2738 that is a false rumor and allegation.

[@peeweemgee2738]

@@kimorabeat bro look it up she married quickly which is a shame

[@88kidflash]

@@samuelbarrett9403I felt the same way he was an idiot, I still feel bad tho

[@HelenaGLongbottom53]

This truly is awful 😢 I can’t even begin to imagine how John felt and how scary it would be! Heartbreaking 💔

[@brianwt1]

I’m conflicted about this I feel for his family but for him not so much this could have been avoided if you have a family and knowing this is possible you give it up for your family. Not to mention going head first is very dangerous and look what happened.

[@vivianfoster702]

I've heard this story before from other KZbinrs and out of many tragedies, this one always gets to me every time I hear it. On the one hand, it is just awful that he's still stuck in the cave - the rescuers could not even bring his body out and, his family unable to bury him properly. But on the other hand - look around the area, surrounded by snow capped mountains and the vast outdoors. It's beautiful. RIP John. I tear up every time I hear this story - no person should have suffered like this. It's heartbreaking.

[@7LAMPSofFIRE]

To bad he won't be able to explore that vast outdoors anymore. He crawled willingly to his Final Manifest Destination 🪨🪦 May he rest like a Big Dummy!

[@comet1227]

This is a modern horror story with no one to blame but one's self. Makes it even harder to process.

[@peterredfern1174]

A brilliant presentation Ron on an outstanding person,may he now Rest In Peace with his saviour for eternity,👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@krismakardikan9823]

I once read somewhere, "Death is just something that happens to you when you're making other plans". Many thoughts come to mind. I walk in my own shoes because I would be unable to walk in someone elses... With solemnity, I thank you for uploading.

[@HighonHomeGrown]

Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans, John Lennon

[@stevewesby]

That's John Lennon's lyrics to Beautiful Boy. Life is what happens.

[@marshallmom1962]

Life. Not death.

[@deenakeys6646]

Actually they both make perfect sense 💯‼️

[@jgilds7947]

Im from England and I remember this..(we call it Pot Holing over here) gives me the chills this story..and he was clearly such a great guy.. really sad.. you cover it so well and so respectfully..your content is excellent 👏🏻..

[@LIFNursery]

This is heartbreaking and I am soooooo sure that his brother relives what happened to his brother every day. RIP and I feel for the family. 💔

[@roadiern]

Yeah John and his young family were home for thanksgiving. He was going to med school after the holidays. Young wife was just barely pregnant with their second child I believe. VERY SAD STORY!!! RIP JOHN! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dorisjones5288]

Deepest Sympathy to John's Family and Friends....Rest in Peace John 💗💗💗

[@Iconoplastt]

I remember reading of this one a few years ago and it gave me sweaty palms. Getting stuck in a cave (Claustrophobia) is one of my bigger fears.

[@ChristopherBrown-mq1lg]

Knowing the sad outcome of this story. I still had to hear you tell it again. First time I have seen how far out in the middle of nowhere it is. Thanks for the video!

[@monica1811]

What a beautiful soul he seemed to be.. Rest In Peace, John. God bless his loved ones. Thank you, Ron. It was extremely hard to watch, (I’m very claustrophobic), yet I felt his memory deserved a listen. What he endured, and also what his family went through there at the scene. Unimaginable. Be safe out there. Peace.

[@Ripleys_mom]

I'm so claustrophobic that I can't tuck my blankets in when I make my bed.

[@twilightpurpleglow]

Very sad story :( Thank you for telling us about John his lovely short life and his beautiful family. Thank you for your labor of love doing what you like and sharing it with us. The scenery was breathtaking. I hope life has been good and kind to his family. Rest in Peace John E. Jones

[@nanaof7preciousgrands115]

I live near Metro Detroit. The farthest from caves anywhere near me but I remember this story when it happened and it still brings nightmares ... I was in 2 caves as a teen and as a yr older yesterday , this story about this good man will always remind me to NEVER GO TO A CAVE EVER AGAIN...EVER.. since this story broke my heart then ; it happened again watching this..thanks for doing this one to honor his life. Really wish it had gone differently for him and his family and I am sure he would have been a great Dr!

[@pearlmay8647]

RIP John Jones. What a horrific tragedy to him and his family. Thank you Ron for telling his story in the most compassionate way you tell all your stories.

[@jadeybabes33]

I've come across a few videos of this tragedy now and yours in by far the most respectful and insightful. I was genuinely touched by what you said while standing there at the cave. Thank you for taking us on that poignant journey with you.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

This was one of the few feature films that I just couldn’t make it through. Since the publication of Shadow Divers I’ve read every book on the market that takes the reader into North Atlantic wreck diving, Florida cave diving and everything in between. Even having absorbed those dozens, if not hundreds of claustrophobic tales, I just couldn’t get trough the film. The craziest part? I was a Set Dresser, Art Director & production designed in Hollywood for 15 years. I know exactly how they shot the interiors of the trap (coffin locked steel deck that separates) and it was still too uncomfortable to deal with. I pray God received John’s soul. The one bright element about some of the most tragic slow-death stories is the victim has time to make it right with the Almighty. None of us knows our hour or day. Seek the Creator while there is yet time. I pray the peace that passes understanding on those who survive this young man. Especially his wife & children.♥️ John 14:6

[@Amalia-no7xt]

I was getting the creeps through this whole story. Just showing the picture of the cave and its chamber's was enough to keep me away from any cave forever. So sad about the young man. I remember year's ago when I was deployed in the desert walking through the sand. I remember distinctly thinking, mother nature can kill you when she wants...

[@christinewedge8980]

This gentleman puts teeth in the saying 'only the good die young'. God bless you John.

[@dawntaylor239]

My heart goes out to John and his family and friends may he Rest In Peace

[@DesertCruiser1]

I live in Mesquite NV. I came across this video and decided to watch it. I'm thankful I did. This was a very compelling video from the beginning. It was told in a beautiful and compassionate way. Thank you for sharing. God Bless all who are affected by this occurence!

[@stuartkennedy4202]

It must still haunt his family, his brother and the rescuers on walking away leaving him behind must have hurt so badly and again still to this day. RIP John.

[@rabbitsonjupiter6824]

Can't wait to hear how you tell this heartbreaking story, Ron. RIP John Jones 🙏

[@Katseye102]

One of the saddest stories you’ve told. To have rescuers there, and they could do nothing, how horrifying. You told it with great empathy for him and the people involved, as always. Have you ever thought of writing a book, or a series of books about these people you talk about? You have an incredible way of telling a story and have people picture exactly what’s happening. Stay safe out there Ron. Love and light to you and your family. ❤️❤️

[@brianthrasher9781]

This guy is the reason I'm claustrophobic.

[@dawnprochilo8084]

RIP John. Such a tragic story, just out to enjoy the day and something like this happens. So young and had a nice family. Unfortunate he ended up going the wrong way. I couldn't imagine being in that situation. Condolences to his family. Thank you Ron for sharing this.

[@thalwegeducation1684]

As a Utah caver, this story is a complicated one. Overall, Nutty Putty Cave was considered a beginners cave and had a low number of hazards compared with many advanced caves such as Main Drain, but in order to keep inexperienced cavers safe, it had the strictest rules of any cave in the state. In order to get the keys to the cave, you had to either go with an experienced caver or be a very experienced caver yourself. You also had to promise to stay on the map. John and his brother lied about their experience to get the keys and choose to overestimate their skill when they left the map to explore areas they didn't have permission to be in...and it cost John his life. This is a story that will never be forgotten by the Utah caving community. Just like as it will forever scar the members of the Timpanogos grotto who were the keepers of the cave and led the rescue. I just hope that John's tragic death can help prevent others from making similar deadly choices while underground. Thank you for sharing this story with those, who might not otherwise hear of it.

[@chuckh4077]

Jeez. John was Not very Christian like to lie about his experience. What other caves do you guys/gals explore now since this one is sealed off??

[@KimberlyLew]

I’ve been waiting for this one. Ron will tell his story like no one can 👍🏼 Exciting!

[@marlenepearson3936]

Ron should tell all the stories everywhere! But he doesn't like to tell them again if someone has done them. Just because his loyal followers say he does it better. 😆 But he does tell them better than anyone!

[@frankgilb9756]

Wow a very sad story Ron you always tell it tell it the way it is thank you you are a good friend

[@hh7407]

I would not have heard of this story had it not been for watching this video. So glad you covered this. It tells everyone about the risk and seriousness of doing this.

[@polarsharxgaming4340]

This is as close as I will get to spelunking. Thank you for telling John’s story.

[@a92gsxdsm]

The Last Decent is on KZbin right now for free. Man, what an anxiety driving movie. Took me 3 times to get through it. Good movie. Sad story. Glad my claustrophobia keeps me out of situations like this.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I couldn't watch it, no way.

[@judithcusworth2765]

I hope you made it back safely and without a flat tire. It was very Brave of you to journey such a challenging distance just to give us viewers this story with videos of majestic scenery but yet a story with a very tragic ending, Thank you 🙏 prayers for his family and for the Hero’s who tried to save him

[@TheScaryTruthCatalyst]

Ron, you might be interested to know that a man called Dale Green was the first person to explore these caves in 1960. Imagine that; being the first to delve into a crawlspace not knowing what was ahead and if you could turn around. Regarding the John Edwards Jones incident he said the following: "That's the only dangerous place in the whole cave , I think they can do something to just try and prevent people from getting into that section. I'm really not for sealing the whole thing." "(in 1960) I got down enough so my feet weren't quite sticking up the hole, and I realized I couldn't back out of this. There was no way to push, and I couldn't get a grip with my feet. I was slanted upside down and started to get a little worried." He had to get a friend to pull him back out. "He (my friend) kept pulling and pulling and finally I just popped out and I never went back to that section again." My deepest sympathies and condolences to Johns family.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Holy cow, that is another dimension to the story. I wish I would’ve known that. -- wow frightening.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I added a caption of your note here under the pinned notes I made.

[@bradleypowers3580]

Yeah it's crazy that they didn't block that section off. Instead, the human answer to everything is to just shut it down altogether, and ruin it for all.

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

Ex patt here Thailand & this story brought back to me the incredible rescue of the school kinds trapped in a wartery cave up north here & ALL kids were brought out by very brave rescue team.

[@SR-zi6eo]

Wow; what a story; beautifully presented and much appreciated. God bless his memory and thank you, Ron. 🌹

[@CharacterDev77]

I can’t believe I once crawled in that cave when I was in college in Utah.

[@freakguitargod]

RIP Anthony Hayes

[@Liksterr97]

@@freakguitargod 😂

[@slipknot66680]

what kind of experience did you have? It looks like a nightmare 🥺

[@LaBamba871]

I agree that this cave was just a death trap waiting to happen and they should have kept it shut down in 2007. I can understand wanting to explore caves that you can easily WALK in and out of, but crawling into such tight spaces and risking getting stuck, and so deep in a hole too, I will never understand. Imagine someone going alone in there and getting stuck and not be able to cry out for help because you’re too far in and no one’s around.. At least John had his brother to run back for help, but what if he hadn’t? And 400 feet down there in the meantime?.. There really is nothing worth this risk.. R.I.P John..

[@jrw5831]

That was really heart wrenching and thank God they closed up that cave.

[@ingeborgm6147]

What a blessing he lost consciousness! I would have thought they would have administered some tranquilizers much earlier, but that most likely would have made him unresponsive. He planned on spending his life in medicine and the world suffered a great loss! Rest in peace with the grace of God, John Jones.

[@davge107]

I don’t know if this is true. But anyway I heard when they gave up trying to rescue him he was given a shot (I think Morphine) that would be have been fatal to make sure he didn’t wake up later by some chance. This was after the Medic couldn’t detect a pulse and they were leaving.

[@desertwind306]

John Jones death was so tragic. His wife was pregnant with their second child when he died. I am not for sure but I think she had another girl. She did remarry a few years later, and his father walked her down the isle. It was so touching, and must have been hard for him to do. They have the movie here on youtube for free, it is called "Final Descent". It is a really good movie, not what you would expect. I cried through out the movie, and I am not one to do that. I wish people would leave that cave alone. It is his final resting place, and should not be disturbed.

[@Amalia-no7xt]

I read she had a boy 7 months after he died and she named him John.

[@desertwind306]

@@Amalia-no7xt Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure.

[@truneilson]

The Last Descent is the title.

[@himbe23]

Thank you for focusing on John as a man- telling his life story. I'm happy to see someone focus on his character as opposed to focusing on the accident. You're a wonderful, respectful narrator.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thank you

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Hi Ron, I remember this tragic loss. They tried so hard to save this wonderful man. His family was there the whole time the rescue/recovery was going on. I felt so sorry for them. Especially when they had to make the decision to leave him in there and close the cave. He and his brother were very capable cave explorers and had done this MANY times. This was very well done sir. Thank you for being so respectful as you always are.

[@OakiezWorld]

Around 1999/2000 I went there many times and had campouts and some beers. My friends and I went into Nutty Putty cave and explored just a little bit, but I was claustrophobic and couldn't do it too long. We turned around

[@tigtrager6923]

I used to do cave exploring in Missouri, especially around Truman Lake. You can find a lot of small caves with questionable passageways around there. I remember when this happened. That year was the last time I did any cave exploration in something that wasn't a major tourist attraction.

[@mark703]

Brilliant, as an Aussie caver I have long known the story of John and Nutty Putty, most footage I have seen of the cave and surrounds have been poor quality. Thankyou for doing this trip albeit in sad circumstances. Nobody wants to die in pursuit of doing what they love, but we can take solace that John rests in one of the most beautiful cemeteries on Earth. Rest in caving John..

[@ste9071]

RIP John, such a chilling chain of events, how one wrong turn stole a man's life. Deeply heart wrenching, and my love to his brother whom most likely suffers from survivors guilt. The views there are sublime, as the camera pans around, I couldn't help think it looked like a beautiful canvas hanging in "The Louvre", inviting yet insurmountably dangerous, it's beauty deceiving even the most intelligent, with an insatiable, maybe even naive, lust for danger. Truly harrowing 💔 Sending condolences and love from the UK xx

[@fatimal.330]

Anyone can tell a story, to some, it's just words. But,....when you tell a story, the word's become emotionally and physically real. You bring people to that moment in time where all thoughts and feelings are engulfed with everything you're saying, a good story, or a horrific one such as this, you can't help yourself but to follow you too the end. I felt myself holding my breath, I started to feel anxiety as you walked closer to this cave. Once you ended the video, you showed his picture then played that beautiful music, I broke down and cried. Not many can pull stranger's into a story. To emotionally grab people into that moment with you takes talent. For one's that live these adventures through you, which are many, we thank you. You have quite the adventurous spirit. What a wonder gift. ❤️ Love from Canada.

[@kaylaah9170]

I just can't believe he is still in their 😞. Breaks my heart ❤️. R.I.P John. When you started to walk closer and closer I got anxiety 😟. Absolutely terrifying!!

[@buddhaburst6260]

Who knows there could be other bodies that are lost in those caves ! So dangerous .. this story is so sad . Today is the first I’ve ever heard .. i really hope they recover his body one day, seems so lonely out there. Rip John 🙏🏽🥲.. Tracie London uk

[@jazzquebec2847]

Without intending a direct comparison, this tragic story reminded me of that of George Herbert Leigh Mallory, a British mountaineer who was last seen on June 8, 1924 on Mount Everest. Just like John Edward Jones, he was married, dad. A passionate, determined, an adventurer. The story of John Edward Jones obviously moved me and if it's still allowed to express it, I hope that his wife and his 2 children will remember him as we see him with this smile and this pride that is emerge from his photos in its memory.

[@jazzquebec2847]

Hi Sir. Thank you for the heart. You're welcome. I follow your vids all the time.

[@nickie7874]

There are several married people on Everest ... I guess the adrenaline comes before the marriage!

[@OrganizedChaos75]

Recently watched another video about this and one of the most gut-wrenching parts was that the rescuers ran a line down to where John was stuck that allowed his wife to talk to him. One of the last things she said to him was that she knew he was tired and to take a break (from the pulling & struggling), then get back to it when he's rested. According to the story, she was still optimistic that they'd rescue him, but he went unconscious shortly after that. That was the first I had heard of this story and it made me sick to my stomach. So tragic. The photo of his feet sticking out of the hole is hard to look at.