Nutty Putty Cave - Wikipedia
The Nutty Putty Cave is a hydrothermal cave located west of Utah Lake in Utah County, Utah, United States. The cave attracted amateur and professional cavers alike despite its narrow passageways. It has been permanently closed to the public since 2009 following a fatal accident (John Edward Jones) that year. [ 1 ]
Nutty Putty Cave: Before and After the Tragic Death of John Jones
Oct 21, 2024 · Discovered in 1960 outside Salt Lake City, Utah, Nutty Putty Cave was a local favorite with Boy Scout troops and college students, attracting 5,000 visitors a year.
Why Utah's Nutty Putty Cave Is Sealed Up With One Spelunker …
Mar 11, 2023 · A hydrothermal cave located west of Utah Lake, Nutty Putty Cave welcomed spelunkers for decades — until John Edward Jones died inside in 2009. He was stuck in the narrow passageway for more than a day, mere feet from rescue, but …
The story of Nutty Putty Cave and John Jones' death - The Salt Lake Tribune
Jul 9, 2018 · John Jones went into the Nutty Putty Cave on Nov. 24, 2009, with 10 other friends and family members on an excursion. He got stuck. This is how rescuers tried to reach him.
Monument to a Lost Spelunker: Why Nutty Putty Cave Closed
Nutty Putty Cave is located near Utah Lake. It was long a popular spot for Boy Scout outings and college students exploring outdoor activities in their spare time. It was famous for its intricate passages and narrow tunnels, challenging at times for even experienced spelunkers.
The tragedy of Nutty Putty Cave and John Jones - The Salt Lake Tribune
Jul 10, 2018 · But when he reached the narrow crevice trapping 26-year-old John Jones in Utah County’s Nutty Putty Cave, he had to fight back tears. The simple geometry looked impossible.
The Nutty Putty Cave and the untimely death of a young caver
Mar 19, 2025 · The Nutty Putty cave was sealed and permanently closed after the accident. What was discovered as a cave and remained a tourist and adventure spot for years is now the final resting place of...
Nutty Putty Cave accident: John Jones’ death haunts family, …
Nov 23, 2024 · It was Josh Jones’ idea to go to Nutty Putty. He’d been exploring more technical caves with his Utah State University roommate, Joey Stocking. But Nutty Putty Cave, which opened into a big room...
The Tragic Reason Nutty Putty Cave Is No Longer A Hotspot For ...
Apr 1, 2024 · What is unusual about Nutty Putty Cave is that the process started from the bottom with water working its way up instead. This is known as a hypogenic cave, formed by hydrothermal activity deep underground.
Nutty Putty Cave will be permanently sealed with body inside
Nov 28, 2009 · Officials announced Friday afternoon that the cave will be permanently closed and sealed, and rescue workers will no longer attempt to remove Jones’s body.
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