![]() was not the first to get stuck in Nutty Putty Cave, but he will be the last. John was wedged in an area where the cave peters down to nothing, and nothing could be done. Despite their best efforts, the crevice was too small to accomodate a rescue. All told, 137 people were involved in the exhausting rescue effort, using air-powered tools and a system of pulleys and ropes to extract the caver. Nutty Putty Cave is small enough that one cannot stay missing for long. They add that 'the rewards are worth the misery and risks.'" SIDEBAR: "Although many people enjoy this pursuit safely, the National Speleological Society warns that the dangers of spelunking include falling down pits, being crushed by rocks, drowning, hypothermia, and slowly starving to death. John slithered into the 10"x18" opening head-first, and there he remained, jammed in the tiny slot. When a narrow passage must be navigated, spelunkers know that the safest method is feet-first, making it easier to climb back out. Ground, he found an unmapped finger and tried to squeeze his 6-foot tall, Stretch of passages that twisted and turned in sharp angles over uneven Once his group was inside theĬave, John split off and navigated a solo path. John was aware of the dangers, but perhaps hisįull life had made him a bit overconfident. ![]() Lived a life of adventure, including spelunking in vertical caves moreĭifficult than Nutty Putty. Imposed in 2006 after six incidents of people getting stuck in its narrowīy all accounts, John, 26, was an experienced caver. Spelunkers must have experience, or travel with a guide. Multiple passageways and room-size openings. This naturally formed thermal cave is 1400 feet long, narrow, with Nutty Putty Cave, named for its soft brown clay, was discovered inġ960. is a cautionary tale that may save the lives (25 November 2009, Utah) As is true of many other Darwin Awards, the Hindsight, "I knew better than to do what I did." If you continue toīelieve this is not a good example for these pages, I will honor your This, think whether any facts are in error? Wouldn't he himself say, in Like a great friend, he was treasured beyond measure. Nomination, I support your desire to honor this deceased man. Wendy says, " To those who have written in complaint of this
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