In November 2009, a family caving trip in Utah turned into one of the most harrowing rescue operations in American history. John Edward Jones became fatally trapped upside down in a narrow, unmapped passage inside Nutty Putty Cave. Never-before-seen footage has now resurfaced, bringing renewed attention to the tragedy and the extraordinary efforts of those who tried to save him.

John Edward Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave in November 2009 alongside family and friends, expecting a routine exploration. The cave, located in Utah, was a known recreational site and…


