Jun 19, 2018 nutty putty cave lived up to its reputation on the night of johns death. Nutty putty cave is a hydrothermal cave located west of utah lake in utah county utah nutty putty cave to be closed for good after trapped cavers death. Body of john jones, medical student trapped in utah cave. The film shows the last hours in the life of 26yearold john j news weather. Nutty putty cave to be closed for good after trapped cavers. Wife of man who died in nutty putty cave shares why shes. After 27 hours stuck in the upside down position, john eventually was pronounced dead of cardiac arrest and suffocation shortly before midnight on the evening of november 25, 2009. The cave is now a well known show cave in the area but they dont mention this in the. Discovered in 1960 by dale green, he named it nutty putty because of the clay the kind that likely caused that pulley to give out found in most of the narrow tunnels in the underground structure. Local filmmaker retells nutty putty cave death in new feature. The last descent details final hours of man who died in nutty putty cave. Oct 04, 2019 timeline of events from entering cave to death november 24th, 2009 8. Rick egan the salt lake tribune the entrance to the nutty putty cave on friday, november 27, 2009. The nutty putty cave has become infamous in the spelunking community because of the disturbing death of 26yearold john edward jones johns death had caused such a stir that the nutty putty cave was immediately closed to the public due to safety concerns.
Story of tragic death at nutty putty cave to hit the movie. Aug 30, 2016 in 2009, john jones explored an unmapped section of the famous nutty putty cave. John jones died in nutty putty cave wednesday, nov. Film crews work at sunset at the nutty putty cave, the site of a 2009 rescue attempt of trapped climber john jones, for the movie the last descent. A new movie set to release in utah theaters on september 16 shares the heartbreaking story of latterday saint father and husband john edward.
Its the story of a utah man who in 2009 was trapped in utah countys nutty putty cave and died. With chadwick hopson, alexis johnson, landon henneman, jyllian petrie. This video was intended to be educational in nature and a warning to people who enjoy extreme cave exploration to do so safely and carefully. This maybe one of the saddest stories ive ever covered.
During his descent down the cave, jones got stuck in a. The tragic death of john jones in nutty putty cave. Man in utah cave faced tough odds, doctors say abc news. There is a story out there of a cave diver who was running out of air and him and his partner. Photo illustration john jones body is stuck in uncharted territory near eds push in the nutty putty cave. In a new movie slated for release in september, his story will be brought before audiences on the big screen. The last descent depicts dixie high grads last hours stuck in cave.
Jan 23, 2017 nutty putty cave lived up to its reputation on the night of johns death. John jones at utah countys nutty putty cave, where jones died in 2009. It is based on the 2009 rescue attempt of john edward jones in nutty putty cave, west of utah lake. Nutty putty cave everything you need to know about whole. John jones holds his monthold daughter, elizabeth lizzie dawn jones. Jones family via deseret newsjohn edward jones, the man who died inside nutty putty cave in 2009.
Nutty putty cave death the nutty putty cave official website. Nutty putty cave is a hydrothermal cave located west of utah lake in utah county utah united states. The cave had been open for only six months when john got stuck. At least 100 rescue workers tried to free 26yearold john jones of stansbury park, utah after jones became stuck in a tiny section 150. Although jones death is the first known fatality since cavers began exploring nutty puttys narrow passageways in the 1960s, rescuers have been called to the cave five times in the last 10 years. The tight, cramped and confined space is shown with rescue gear attached to the ceiling, near john jones in the nutty putty cave, wednesday, nov.
Nutty putty cyclers cross country bike trip for charity. The last descent is a 2016 american biographical survival drama film cowritten and directed by isaac halasima, and is his first featurelength film. A man was exploring the nutty putty cave with family and friends. Jan 23, 2019 nutty putty is a kind of unusual cave. John edward jones entered nutty putty cave at around 8 p. Jones died thursday, november 26, 2009 after he became trapped in. Nov 26, 2009 at least 100 rescue workers tried to free 26yearold john jones of stansbury park, utah after jones became stuck in a tiny section 150 feet below the surface in the nutty putty cave in utah. Why utahs nutty putty cave is sealed up with one spelunker inside. The untimely death of spelunker john jones remains a delicate subject to this day, but local filmmaker isaac halasima believes its a tale worth telling. The last descent, an inspirational movie about the 2009 tragedy. In a passage 18 inches high and 10 inches wide, 150 feet below the surface, he got stuck. Local filmmaker retells nutty putty cave death in new. Nutty putty cave is a hydrothermal cave located west of utah lake in utah county, utah, united states the cave, first explored in 1960 by dale green, is currently owned by the utah school and institutional trust lands administration, and managed by the utah timpanogos grotto.
Jan 04, 2019 this video was intended to be educational in nature and a warning to people who enjoy extreme cave exploration to do so safely and carefully. There is a story out there of a cave diver who was running out of air and him and his partner found a chamber within the underwater cave that they found air in. After becoming stuck in a hole 18 inches wide and 150 feet under ground, rescue crews worked frantically and heroically to free him. Samus nutty manga story part 2 desk of death battle. The accident happened in peak cavern in derbyshire, where keen caver neil moss was descending into an unexplored shaft. Sep 12, 2015 story of tragic death at nutty putty cave to hit the movie screen. John, 26 at the time, and josh, 23, alongside nine different loved ones, chose to investigate nutty putty cave as an approach to associate with one another in front of the occasion. This site contains aggregated information on the nutty putty cave tragedy of 2009, when caver john jones passed away after being trapped in an inverted position for 28 hours. Film about nutty putty cave tragedy premiers in utah kutv. Nutty putty cave death diagram emily jones sanchez who lost her husband in a caving incident at nutty putty cave in tells of her experiences and the faith gratitude. Nov 28, 2009 although jones death is the first known fatality since cavers began exploring nutty putty s narrow passageways in the 1960s, rescuers have been called to the cave five times in the last 10 years.
In 2009, john jones explored an unmapped section of the famous nutty putty cave. Nov 26, 2009 john jones, 26, of stansbury park died about 12. The classic case of death by hypothermia in a cave is that of floyd collins, and every caver should know that story and be mindful of it. Jan 29, 2020 john edward jones entered nutty putty cave at around 8 p. John edward jones he never came back from utahs nutty. Jones died thursday, november 26, 2009 after he became trapped in the cave around 8. Nov 28, 2009 nutty putty cave to be closed for good after trapped cavers death trapped caver john jones, who died wednesday, was not first to be stuck in utahs nutty putty cave. The last descent actors discuss new movie about nutty putty. Though cannon said they were able to get some airpowered tools into the cave to chip away at some of the rock that trapped him, jones most likely died from the pressure on his body and his inability to breathe. The new film retells the 2009 story of hiker john jones, who died in nearby nutty putty cave after getting trapped between the rocks.
Nutty putty cave to be closed for good after trapped caver. In 2009 john jones climbed down into the nutty putty cave, the movie trailers description reads. Why utahs nutty putty cave is sealed up with one spelunker. Most of the cave is safe, they say, but there are a few extreme parts.
Nutty putty cave lived up to its reputation on the night of johns death. The last descent tells the emotional story of john jones 7 years. Nutty putty cave everything you need to know about. Nutty putty cave will be permanently sealed with body inside. The cave is privately owned by sitla and privately managed by the timpanogos grottos nutty putty cave management team. Body of john jones, medical student trapped in utah cave, won.
The last descent tells the emotional story of john jones 7. A new movie set to release in utah theaters on september 16 shares the heartbreaking story of latterday saint father and husband john edward jones. Wife of man who died in nutty putty cave shares why shes letting. Actor chadwick hopson, left, and filmmaker brian halasima during filming of into the mystic. In the past this cave has had four rescues of cavers and boy scouts, who became stuck inside the cave s tight twists. He was a large dude, hadnt been caving in several years, and just went ahead and decided to go first into a notoriously difficult part of the cave. Jones descended into the nutty putty cave with his brothers and friends in 2009 around thanksgiving time. There are no accidents in underwater caving because most accidents lead to death. Apr 15, 2020 the tragic death of john jones in nutty putty cave. Sep 08, 2016 it has been nearly seven years since tragedy struck at utahs nutty putty cave.
The topside scenes were filmed at the site of nutty putty cave, while the twists of. In november of 2009, emily and john went to visit family in utah county for thanksgiving. Its been nearly six years since emily jones lost her husband john after becoming trapped in the nutty putty cave in utah county. The new film retells the 2009 story of hiker john jones, who died in nearby nutty putty cave after. Courtesy excel entertainment directorwritereditor isaac halasima left talks to actor landon henneman during shooting of the last descent, a drama about the attempted 2009 rescue of a trapped. In its heyday, as many as 25,000 people per year visited the cave. Story of tragic death at nutty putty cave to hit the movie screen. John edward jones, 26, will have his final resting place in the nutty putty cave, as members. The last descent tells the emotional story of john jones. The last descent tells the emotional story of john jones 7 years after nutty putty cave death.
It has been nearly seven years since tragedy struck at utahs nutty putty cave. Nutty putty cave death diagram general wiring diagram. This is the story inspired by not only the incident at nutty putty, but by the way. The film was produced by deep blue films, cocollala pictures, and dark rider productions and distributed by excel entertainment group. During the 7th month, the gates of hell are opened and the souls of the dead.
Last descent tells story behind a utah tragedy the. There is certainly room for discussion about whether multiple anchors could have and should have been used, to prevent this accident. While there, john went in the nutty putty cave and became stuck upside down in a worm hole. Nutty putty cave to be closed for good after trapped cavers death trapped caver john jones, who died wednesday, was not first to be stuck in utahs nutty putty cave. Though it has been nearly seven years since jones death, his story hasnt been forgotten. With widows blessing, utah filmmaker revisits nutty putty. When a second person got stuck at nutty putty less than a week later, state officials closed the cave.
After becoming stuck in a hole 18 inches wide and 150 feet under ground, rescue crews worked frantically and. Although there are many resources for this event, i feel the information is too scattered and difficult to locate. Jan 23, 2019 this site contains aggregated information on the nutty putty cave tragedy of 2009, when caver john jones passed away after being trapped in an inverted position for 28 hours. The last descent actors discuss new movie about nutty putty cave. Oct 31, 2015 actor chadwick hopson, left, and filmmaker brian halasima during filming of into the mystic. Twenty six year old jones along with family and friends. Timeline of events from entering cave to death november 24th, 2009 8. Despite six hours of rescue attempts they were unable to free him, or recover his body which remains in the cave to this day sealed off. This can and does happen even in moderate temperatures 6070 degrees f such as those found in nutty putty cave.
Most of the walls are a little soft hence the name and it would be difficult to get a strong and reliable anchor in them. Jones descended into the nutty putty cave with his brothers and friends in 2009 around thanksgiving time, never to see his friends or family again. The last descent actors discuss new movie about nutty. He was wedged around his midtorso and upper hip area. In a new movie slated for release in september, his story will. Professional cave crawlers give it an intermediate rating. Jones was visiting his family in utah in 2009 when he went for a hike in nutty putty cave, west of utah lake.
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