A couple of brothers in the United States went on an expedition deep into a narrow cave.
His brother opened the road, and he went the wrong way.
It was only when he found that there was no way to go before he knew that it was a fork in death.
And he’ll never get out again.
Cave exploration.
Map of the case of the nuts and ashes
Have you ever felt despair?
If you’re the brother of Tuuli, you know what’s really desperate.
You’re not getting out of here.
And with you, there’s the suffocation of the brain, the inactivity, the lack of oxygen…
26-year-old John Jones has had extensive experience with his brother Bush since he was a child.
In November 2009, he decided to challenge the so-called nut-shell hole.
Nuts and ash holes, a hydrothermal cave, are hot and humid in the interior and are known for their small size and structure.
During this expedition, John was also a leader and a constant reminder of security.
Winter is cold, and there’s ice and snow on the ground, and all the people have wrapped themselves up.
In front of the hole, John warned you loudly:
“It’s hot in the hole. The coat’s out there. Check the lights on the helmet! I’m sorry.
“All right, let’s go! I’m sorry.
A map of the nuts and ashes hole.
Everything’s ready. The expedition is officially under way.
11 On the east side of the “The Big Slide” , individuals entered through the hole.
The cave is dark and can only be lighted by helmet lights and flashlights.
Everyone feels nervous and exciting, but not too scared.
After all, the nut-shell hole was discovered in 1960, and the internal structure was basically discovered.
As a result, it has a low risk factor, a “new hand den” that suits the hands.
The big slide that John’s line wants to go is a slope with 45 degrees.
It is the most open part of the cave, and it follows a slope, where people can easily enter deeper into the cave.
Position of the Great Slider
Half an hour later, John’s gang finally found the Great Slide.
For the cave explorers, there is an inverted “big slide” novelty, irritating and interesting.
After a safe slide, they sat around on a smooth and spacious platform and discussed the experience with enthusiasm.
And for risk-loving John, it’s not enough to experience the Great Slide.
He took the map and studied the way forward:
“More forward, the cave will shrink. I’m sorry.
“It is said that there is a sense of rebirth when it comes from here, as if it were from a mother’s birthway. I’m sorry.
“That’s why it’s also called the Bird Canal, the most famous place in a nut-shell hole. I’m sorry.
“And, with no fear of security, the space below is vast enough for all of us to turn around. I’m sorry.
The more John gets excited, the more he looks forward to it.
But others remain silent.
After a moment of silence, one of the companions said:
“I’m… I’m here for the first time, and I feel here, and it’s good. I’m sorry.
“Me too. My strength is not good. I should be back in time. I’m afraid it’ll be dangerous. I’m sorry.
John is a bit frustrated to hear these words.
But let him go like this, and he’s not happy.
And then John’s brother Josh stood up and said, “Brother, I want to go on. I’m sorry.
“Me too. I’m sorry.
“And me.”
Two other friends agreed.
John got excited at once: “Then split up and go back to the same way and the rest follow me.” I’m sorry.
That’s it, this 11-man expedition team, split up.
Four went on and seven went back to their homes.
The four who decided to move forward do not know that this is the opportunity given to them by death.
But they didn’t care.
John went on in four rows, and the cave tunnel had become so narrow that only one man would be able to pass.
Big John climbs the front.
But he needs to keep adjusting his body’s posture to move forward.
After a while of climbing, John suddenly showed up in front of him.
Visually, the left road is relatively open and the right one appears to be somewhat crowded.
With the light of the flashlight, John measured the two paths before him and looked at the map in his hand.
It’s not that small, is it?
With that in mind, John firmly chose the relatively open path.
A fork in the road.
With his brother and two other friends, he tried to climb forward.
It didn’t take long for John to find something wrong: Why is this tunnel suddenly so narrow?
John frowns and again confirms by the light on his helmet that there appears to be a trend towards greater progress in the road ahead.
He was relieved.
As long as we get through this narrowest place, we can get to the open space.
At that time, John did not perceive his mistakes at all and firmly believed that he was right.
Unwittingly, he and his companions came to an almost vertical downlink.
This is exactly the same as the one on the map that depicts the “production lanes.”
So John didn’t hesitate to climb down and prepare to experience the rebirth.
With his head down, the blood-filled brain makes him more anxious to move forward.
He tried to tighten his abdomen and shrink his body, only to pass through this narrow passageway.
Where John is.
It didn’t take long for him to stop and move.
John’s head, it’s stuck!
The dilemma.
Period of distress: 30 minutes
Rescuer: Brother Josh
Do you ever feel like your brain is full and you can’t go back to normal?
At this point, John, with his whole body of blood, continues to pour into the brain, causing him to start a moment of stunning.
He was suffocated by the unextended frontal chest, and his stomach was suffocated.
The darkness around us allows John to feel his heart beat clearly.
Each of the lower heartbeats hit the blood vessels on his forehead, as if they were ready to burst.
Don’t move! I’m stuck! There’s no way forward. We seem to have made a mistake! I’m sorry.
John shouted.
The dark, dark cave, as if it were a abyss, echoes John’s voice.
Imagine, how long can you last if you’re in this situation?
In order to adapt to the gravity of the planet, the human body has evolved for millions of years and has long been unable to cope with a long-term reversal.
From a medical point of view, a long run-off would allow blood and body fluids to accumulate in the brain and lungs.
As a result, the blood cycle slows down, the legs are bleeding, the hairy veins break, and the toxin accumulates slowly.
In the case of patients suffering from chronic brain, eye and disease, it is possible to put life at risk by just a few minutes’ fall.
So how long will John last?
Stuck John.
After the initial panic, John tried to breathe twice to calm himself down.
Then he held his breath and felt his position:
Head down, upper half completely stuck, legs free, but with no leverage.
Then John tried to shrink and pushed himself back with his arm.
But gravity isn’t that easy to fight.
John’s still stuck in there.
That’s when we got here with Josh, the brother behind him.
And Josh saw his brother’s feet with the light on his helmet, and he asked, “How are you, brother?” I’m sorry.
“I’m stuck, I can’t move at all. I’m sorry.
“I’ll pull you up!”
Josh said he reached out to grab his brother’s two feet and tried to pull him out.
But things aren’t as simple as they think.
John is in a state of almost vertical downside, with squeezing and friction on the surrounding wall.
It takes a lot of strength to pull him out.
And the position of his brother Josh is also very narrow — he can’t be strong enough.
Josh can only pull John out a little bit, but as soon as he lets go, John will fall back.
After pulling a few times, Josh realized it was futile.
“I have to go out. Josh says, “No, we need rescue teams. I’m sorry.
Two friends were left behind to accompany John, and his brother Josh began to return to the ground.
This is November 24th, 9 p.m.
It took Josh half an hour to get back to the ground, and he immediately called all the distress calls.
After confirming that the rescue team was on the way, Josh returned to the cave and to his brother.
It is painful and desperate to have a head down and stuck in a black cave.
Josh knew that, so he fell at his brother’s feet and started chatting:
Brother, should I go to medical school like you? I’m sorry.
“After all, you’re about to become a paediatric cardiologist. I’m sorry.
“And I have a girlfriend. You want to hear what she’s like? I’m sorry.
After much talk about life, as a member of Mormonism, brothers began to pray together and read hymns.
Do not be afraid, because of me and you with in;
Do not be convinced, because I am your god.
I must be sure you, I must help you,
I have to use my justice the right hand to support you.
John at this time, full of hope.
John Jones.
He said, “I’m sorry, Lord, let me get out of here.” Help me for my wife and child! I’m sorry.
That’s right, 26-year-old John has married and had children.
A few days ago, John had just received a good news: his wife Emily was pregnant with their second child.
For him, life is just beginning.
His wife and children are also waiting for him to come home.
Waiting is bitter.
After the two brothers spent two hours together, rescue workers reached the cave entrance.
Friends called Josh and told him to go up there and communicate with relief workers.
“No, I’m not going. Josh said, “I’m here with him. I’m sorry.
But then John said:
“Go on, Josh, bring them in. I’m sorry.
“Come and save me. I’m sorry.
Rescue begins.
Length of hardship: 3.5 hours
Rescuer: Susie
The first rescuer to arrive was a woman volunteer named Susie.
Suzie left almost immediately after receiving the distress call.
However, due to the remoteness of the nut-grey hole, she arrived at 00:30 a.m.
John has been trapped for three and a half hours.
Susie was also a cave explorer, who had repeatedly entered a nut-shell hole and was familiar with the conditions inside the hole.
And Suzie himself had been stuck in a cave.
She remembered deeply that she could not move her legs at the time and could hardly hear anything.
After having experienced panic, she returned to calm and moved herself one millimetre by one millimetre until she got out of the coma.
So she understands that fear and helplessness more than anyone, and how to deal with it.
Suzie was small and agile and quickly reached John’s position.
“Hi! John, I’m Susie. How are you?”
She asked aloud, trying to confirm John’s condition.
OKAY, JOHN QUICKED HER.
“Susie, thanks for coming. I really, really want to get out of here. I’m sorry.
His voice, which sounds like it’s coming from the far end of the corridor, is still strong, though short.
The answer was that Susien was a few points — John was in a much better state than she thought.
She smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I’ve been stuck in a hole. You can get out of here. I’m sorry.
With a lot of experience, Suzy has come up with a lot of ideas.
For example, she cut out John’s jeans and tried to make room.
For example, she poured some water along John’s arm, hoping that John would get some water to fill it up.
Susie tied the rescue rope to John ‘ s leg and handed it to three other members at the entrance.
Four men pulled the rope together.
However, because of the rugged caves, the power was offset by condensed stone walls.
John’s location, there’s no movement.
After trying all the ways she could think of, Susie found that she was helpless.
The only thing she can do now is help John to ease his emotions before the next rescue team.
Susie kept saying:
“What do you want to eat? Want some pancakes? I can make them buy good and wait for you up there. I’m sorry.
“I’ll tell your wife the story of the adventure in the hole, and she’ll think you’re a hero. I’m sorry.
Finally, she had no idea what to say and sang a hymn for John.
Suzie’s been joking. It’s a very easy look.
But her fears were only slightly exacerbated.
Two hours later, she heard John’s voice, and the nose was getting heavier and heavier.
That means that John’s situation is getting worse.
Help again.
Length of distress: 7 hours
Rescuer: Ryan
At the time of Susie ‘ s various attempts, a large number of relief workers had arrived.
The Utah State Security Office specifically established a command centre for this purpose.
Here, professional relief workers have proposed another rescue programme.
“Is there another door in this cave? I’m sorry.
Not at all.
“Can explosives be used? Just blow a little bit of the crack so people can come out. I’m sorry.
No way.
It’s not clear what’s in the cave. It could hurt John.
“Try the lubrication? Put the oil in, lubricate the wall, pull people up? I’m sorry.
For this, rescue workers even ordered 6 gallons of vegetable oil.
Ultimately, however, all these programmes were rejected.
Meanwhile, professional rescue workers Ryan entered the cave.
He came to John and took over the volunteer Susie.
Ryan has been exploring caves since he was 4.
He and his father Dave were members of the Utah Cave Rescue.
Ryan has been through many caves.
However, when he saw John, he realized that it was an unprecedented difficulty.
Because the caves are too narrow, too much sophisticated equipment is simply inaccessible.
Ryan could carry only one small device and tried to use it to break the wall around John, thus widening the hole.
An hour and a half passed, and Ryan found out that he only drilled through six inches of rock.
It was 4 a.m. on November 25th, John was trapped for seven hours.
At that time, John had been having difficulty breathing for nearly seven hours, and he was starting to feel dizzy.
In general, when the head is down, the pace of the heart pump is slower and the inflow of blood exceeds its capacity.
If the position is not adjusted in a timely manner, the heart will not be able to guarantee normal blood pressure and will lose its ability to transport blood to the whole body.
Frankly, it’s heart failure.
Meanwhile, John lost consciousness on his legs.
At this rate of drilling, they can’t beat death.
Drill wall map
But, well, they still have a hope — using the wheel.
Having learned the lessons of his brother Josh and his volunteer Susie, the rescue team is preparing to install a “slider + rope” tractor in the hole.
The specific operation is to drill a slider into the wall and into the rope.
The end of the rope was tied to John ‘ s feet, while the other end was in the hands of relief workers at the hole.
By pulling the rope, you can pull John out.
Such a device would address both the ineffectiveness of narrow holes and the friction between rocks and ropes.
In 2004, the rescue team successfully rescued a young man in this way.
The installation of the slider was slow, although due to the narrowness of the cave.
But various factors suggest that this is the only viable way to save John.
At this point, every member of the rescue team was convinced that John would be saved as soon as the slide system was completed.
They have no time to think:
What if something goes wrong with the only possible way?
Roller Wheel Relief
Length of distress: 10 hours
Rescuers: Slider system team
On November 25th, at 7:00 a.m., John was trapped for 10 hours.
His wife Emily arrived.
Emily got pregnant and drove with John’s parents to the nut-grey hole with her 13-month-old daughter, Lizzie.
When they arrived, they saw that the hole had gathered more than 100 rescue workers.
Ambulances, fire trucks, police vehicles were crowded in the hole and even a rescue helicopter was parked not far away.
The rescue workers were very busy, and they were intensely discussing and implementing the rescue plan.
Emily cried and said, “I can imagine he must be tired and scared. I’m sorry.
“I know I can’t do anything, but I really want to give him a hug when he comes out. I’m sorry.
Justice of the Peace of Utah, Tom Hodgeson, received her.
And Hodgson cried, and answered, “We will surely save John for you.” I’m sorry.
John and his wife Emily.
At the same time, the slider system was finally ready.
“I will tie your legs with rope, and the people above will pull you out.” I’m sorry.
And now John, he can’t feel his legs.
Maintenance of the same position for a long period of time and lack of circulation of blood can cause neuroparalytic symptoms and numb the legs and feet.
This is our common “legged numbness”.
If you sit in the wrong position for a long time, when you stand up, you find your legs numb.
How can this be alleviated?
Stand up, stretch your legs, and let the blood flow, so that for a moment the legs will recover as usual.
But John can’t do anything right now.
Moreover, John ‘ s leg was damaged to a very severe extent because of a long period of ischaemic blood.
Imagine that when the ropes tied to his leg were pulled, he would suffer from a series of drills.
But to get out of here, John can only insist.
Slider system diagram
In the cave, several rescue workers pulled the ropes together, the slide system started to work, and John was really pulled!
He himself felt his body rising and his breathing was getting smoother.
The brain is waking up from chaos.
But when everyone was blessed, John suddenly cried out in pain, “Ah, stop!”
He doesn’t know what’s going on. He’s got a big pain in his leg!
When the screams were heard, the rescue workers came down to check.
Then they discovered a terrible fact.
Owing to the angle of the tunnel, John’s feet reached the bending wall, causing severe pain.
And the bending direction of the tunnel is exactly the opposite of that of John’s leg.
That is, if they continue to pull up, John’s legs will be broken.
John’s physical condition was already poor at that time, and the severe injury of breaking his legs would only leave him in a state of shock.
In this state of shock, John will no doubt be killed in a moment.
What’s next?
Mental support.
Length of distress: 12 hours
Psychiatrist: wife Emily
At this point, John has been in a dark cave, upside down for 12 hours.
The rescue team outside didn’t stop for a moment.
They have secured a heavy-duty air drill to set up a new slider system.
Ryan stayed with John, loosed the rope on John’s feet and talked to him.
“Hey! John, they’re improving the wheel system. I brought you something to drink. I’m sorry.
So Ryan put a little tube in his hand, to put it down.
The straw fell in front of John, and he put it in his mouth and sucked a sip — a sweet spa.
Indeed, sport beverages are the only thing that can help John with his strength.
After a few hard drinks, John stopped.
He said, “Sorry, I’m too fat. If I wasn’t that fat, it might be easier for you to save me. I’m sorry.
Ryan didn’t think John could joke, but his desire for survival was still strong.
It’s too hard for people who have been hanging back for 12 hours.
To encourage him, Ryan replied, “Well, when you go out, I’ll be your training partner and you’ll be weightless.” I’m sorry.
In addition to that, Ryan also noted that John would occasionally twist his only legs to be able to move freely.
It is also an unconscious reaction, a symbol of his desire for freedom and a reflection of his fears and fears.
It’s hard for relief workers to get close.
“Let’s talk about your family.” I’m sorry.
Speaking of the family, some weak John really did.
He doesn’t sound very loud, and his voice is full of his undesired screech:
“My wife’s name is Emily, and she’s beautiful. I’m sorry.
“We have a one-year-old daughter. Another child will be born next year. I’m sorry.
“The expected date of birth is June 13 next year,” John says intermittently.
The attachment to his family is the strong spiritual pillar of John.
His state of health has deteriorated, but his mentality remains optimistic.
It was because he was so eager to be reunited with his beloved family.
So the rescue team found a telecommunications device to get John and his wife Emily on the line.
In the dark tunnel, Ryan took the little black box and put it as close as possible to John.
The cave is too deep, the signal is bad.
In the little black box, Emily’s voice goes with the murmur.
But John, who was unconscious in his brain, was still clearly able to tell the voice of his wife.
Emily shouts, “I love you! John! Keep fighting!”
And John said, “I love you! I love you! Tell Lizzie I love her! I’ll see you again! I’m sorry.
Ryan can hear it, John’s crying.
nor can those who hear it awaken.
There is only one thought left of John at this time: I will go out and join them.
An accident.
Length of distress: 19 hours
Rescuer: Roller System Team 2.0
On November 25th, at 4 p.m., John was trapped for 19 hours.
You know, the doctor gave the golden time for rescue, from 8 to 10 hours.
John almost broke the limit.
At this point, he began to talk intermittently, and there was a clear, unusual noise in his voice.
This means that he already has a lot of fluid in his lungs.
From a medical point of view, if the lung minister is on top of the other internal organs for a long period of time, the lung is continuously squeezed by the liver and intestinal tract.
Once there is enough “work space” in the lungs, it becomes difficult to breathe.
At the same time as his body’s discomfort, his spirit began to collapse, and fear slowly engulfed him.
John cried hysterically, and then he started to say what he was trying to comfort himself.
Just as he was about to collapse, thank God, the new slide system had finally been completed.
This time, rescue teams placed 15 sliders on the cave wall.
Stronger ropes, a string of them.
People on the ground are also well prepared.
Even if John were in shock during the rescue, he would be able to save his life by ensuring that he received first aid.
Ground rescue
A new round of rescues is about to begin, and Ryan is telling John again.
“John, we need your help now. I need you to push with your hands. And, uh, just adjust your position and don’t get hurt! I’m sorry.
John replied with energy: “Okay, I understand. I’m sorry.
Next, eight people at the hole came together and started pulling the rope.
John’s body was pulled out of the crack again!
Every time a man pulls, he gets lifted up.
They pulled it three times in a row until John came across that bending wall again!
“OH!” John ate pain and shouted.
“Stop! Time out! Give him a break!”
At that point, John was better off, at least he wasn’t stuck in a crack.
Ryan went into the hole and looked.
John immediately saw a light in front of himself — the headlight of Ryan.
“John, are you okay? Look at me? “Ryan said hello to him.
John turned his head in the direction of the sound, and for the first time in 19 hours he saw another person.
Ryan also looked at John: his face was muddy and his eyes were bruised by tears.
But he did not bleed, and his eyes were still brown and bright and dynamic.
He looks good and even smiles.
“God, I can’t believe it. I can’t believe I’m hanging upside down. I’m sorry.
John smiled and said, “My leg…my leg could be over.” I’m sorry.
Ryan smiled and said, “John! Don’t give up. We’ll get you out! I’m sorry.
After 20 minutes of rest, the rescue continues.
Ryan raised his voice and shouted, “Travel! I’m sorry.
With his command, the ropes were tightened for the fourth time, and John rose again.
This time, they all saw hope.
Maybe John will get hurt.
Maybe John will lose his legs.
But he’ll get away with it.
He was able to embrace his beloved wife again and see the birth of the child.
But right here, boom, boom!
“Aah!”
Two people at the same time screamed.
John feels like he’s losing his grip!
He fell down again! It’s stuck deeper!
And while John slipped, Ryan was blinded by something.
When he was awake again, he reached out and touched his chin, but touched the blood of his hands!
It turns out that, under the force pull, a stone wall was sorely broken that the slider that had been inserted in it fell.
Heavy metal went up and hit Ryan in the face, almost breaking his chin.
“Rean? How are you?” John asked.
Ryan felt his tongue bleeding, as if he had been cut in half, and his eyes were swollen.
And he said, “John, I’m bleeding and I have to go. I’m sorry.
Then he comforted John and said:
“But it’s okay. It’s gonna be okay. Someone’s gonna take my place and come back with you. I’m sorry.
Hard to stick.
Length of distress: 20+ hours
Helper: Dave.
Ryan’s got blood all over his face.
But even then, he was worried about John: “Someone must stay with John. I’m sorry.
Ryan said, “Look at his father Dave.” I’m sorry.
Dave agreed to his son’s orders and climbed into the cave next to John.
“John, are you okay?” Dave asked.
This time, John didn’t smile again.
Twenty hours of pain and suffering almost exhausted his energy and hope.
“I’ll die here. He says:
I can’t get out, can I?
As an experienced rescuer, Dave responded with a good answer: “We’ll get you out of here.” I’m sorry.
At this moment, however, John has been dying for 20 hours upside down.
Before he went into a coma, he asked the last question: “Ryan, is he okay? Does he seem to be badly hurt? I’m sorry.
It’s hard to imagine what John was thinking when he asked this question.
Are you blaming yourself?
If I didn’t have to come in, if I hadn’t mistaken the path, I wouldn’t have caused more injuries.
Are you trying to make peace?
I can’t get out, but I don’t want anyone else to get hurt for saving me.
“He’s fine. He’s taken to the hospital. Dave answers.
Having obtained that answer, John was completely silent.
He’s breathing slowly.
John’s trapped in a nut-shell hole.
The rescue team has not given up.
Dave tried to get close to John and put the rope on John’s waist.
But as a result of that fall, John has slipped deeper and narrower.
The crack was too narrow, and Dave had not managed to bypass the rope, but he was stuck.
It took him 15 minutes to get out of the rock.
Then Dave took a small drill and went back.
He came to John and began to drill the wall with a drill, hoping to get a new slider fixed.
In such a dark, wet and hot environment, every minute Dave works, he feels like he’s about to vomit.
I don’t know how John survived here for 20 hours.
Some time later, Dave finally pushed the wheel up the wall and then climbed out of the hole.
He pulled Justice Hodgeson aside and reported on the real situation in the cave.
“He had a heartbeat, but when I arrived, he was having trouble breathing. I’m sorry.
Even worse, he lost hope and power. I’m sorry.
“He’s gone beyond the limit, and we’re afraid we can’t get him out before he dies. I’m sorry.
Again, John has almost lost his will to survive.
In an effort to encourage him, the rescue team sent the telecommunication equipment back in.
Emily’s voice is again under the ground:
“I know that you’ve been trying for so long. I’m sorry.
“Why don’t you take a break? Take a break, and then you can pull yourself together again. I’m sorry.
However, this time, John, deep in the cave, did not respond to her.
Final
Length of distress: 27 hours
Rescuers: Rescue Team 137
On 25 November, at 23:56, a medic entered the cave.
After a careful examination, the doctor declared that John had no vital signs.
John’s life came to an end after he had experienced the sew of rock, the upside down, the spirit of hope to despair.
Twenty-seven hours, he went through the pain humans shouldn’t have.
The sense of despair that hangs back in the dark, even if only imagined, is creepy enough.
137 rescue workers present, all silent after hearing about John’s death.
They gave 27 hours of hard work, but they didn’t get John back with Death.
John’s wife Emily, who cried and cried, “How do you know he’s dead? He just fainted! I’m sorry.
Emily keeps repeating that.
The staff member tried to appease her, hoping that she could go home and rest as soon as she was pregnant.
But Emily wouldn’t go: “What if he didn’t die? We all left. What if he wakes up and nobody does? I’m sorry.
In fact, John hasn’t moved, spoken or breathed for hours.
Everyone knows there can be no more miracles.
In peacetime, Justice of the Peace Hodgeson renewed his commitment to John’s family.
“We will bring out John’s body. We promise you, okay?”
Interviews with relief workers
One day later, Emily got a call from Hodgeson at home.
“…sorry, Emily… we may, we may, we’re going to break our promise again. @Holtzson: #Holtzsen whispered.
“What do you mean by that?” Emily asked.
More hodgesons spat and threw up in pieces because of a succession of words.
“I’m really sorry, Emily… we, we tried a lot of ways, but we failed. I’m sorry.
Turns out, in the follow-up, relief workers found it more difficult to bring out the dead John.
This is mainly because John would have been able to push up with his arms or to adjust his physical posture.
But now, without John’s help, they can’t move John’s body at all, even a fraction.
If this relief effort continues, relief personnel will face additional risks.
This is likely to result in new casualties.
“Perhaps I wonder if you would mind this cave, as John’s resting place? I’m sorry.
After hearing this, Emily is silent.
Of course she wants to see John again, even though he’s dead.
But if it does any more harm to others, will she be willing?
Emily loves John and knows him.
She tried to imagine whether John would be willing to sleep here if he chose.
And finally, Emily answered: “This is the right thing to do. I’m sorry.
“John loves outdoors, and he loves Utah. Now, that’s his place now. I’m sorry.
After obtaining the family ‘ s approval, the manager sealed the entrance to the cave with concrete and prohibited any person from entering.
This is both to rest in peace and to avoid the danger of more people.
At the entrance of the cave, they placed a commemorative medal with John’s head in memory.
That’s it, the nut-grub hole, became John’s place of long sleep.
John Memorial.
Funeral
John’s funeral brought in a lot of people who were involved in rescue work that day.
Including the wounded Ryan.
Ryan’s tongue was cut and even stitched.
At the funeral, his lips were so swollen that he could only eat from a straw.
Speaking of John, Ryan is still in pain: “If he survives, we will be close friends.” I’m sorry.
You can’t forget John, not only Ryan, but Susie.
A few weeks after John’s death, she kept the scene in her mind.
Suzie remembers the moment the wheel fell.
As a result of the rope’s sudden outburst, she fell to the ground.
If you want to describe how you felt then, Susie just wanted to say, “It was like a slap. I’m sorry.
More than a month has passed and she is still trying to find alternative solutions.
“Can we do something different to change that? I’m sorry.
Susie is almost in the grip of endless self-responsibility and depression.
They did everything they could, but John died alone in a dark cave.
After hearing about Susie, John’s brother Josh called her.
Suzie spoke of herself and Josh of her guilt.
“It was my idea to continue exploring. And then I saw John with my own eyes, swallowed by the rocks…”
After this call, they built friendship.
After John died, his wife Emily returned to their home in Virginia.
She lived with her parents and applied for postgraduate studies during pregnancy.
“I only know he’s still looking after us, and our family is still a family. Emily said that.
On June 15th of the second year, John and Emily were born.
She named this kid John.
I hope this child will succeed John and continue to enjoy life.
In August 2012, Emily finally came out of the shadow and found a new partner.
And this wedding was conducted by John’s father himself.
Shortly after the marriage, Emily gave birth to her third child and started a new life with John’s expectations.
Emily’s new family.
Tips
John is unfortunate.
He had a happy family, a life of hope.
But an ordinary cave explores, but it stops his life.
At the end of his life, he was wrapped up in unimaginable pain, fear and despair.
We regret the loss of his life and are moved by all the good people who extended their hand to him.
But beyond that, we need to reflect on how such tragedies can be avoided.
What the hell is a cave expedition?
Cave exploration, short cave exploration.
It is an outdoor exercise that meets people ‘ s curiosity and combines science, sport and tourism.
The mystery of caves can bring a strong sense of seduction and stimulation, while also having high scientific value.
Through darkness, you may find new features and ores, new fossils and species.
We can even find traces of ancient human activity.
An animal skull map found in a cave in Lo Shan, Sichuan Province
It is because of its unique charisma that cave exploration in Europe has grown in scale in the last century.
In 1892, there was a caves club in England called Yorkshire Walkers’ Club.
In 1941, United States cave explorers founded the National Cave Society (NSS).
By now, the exploration has developed into a very mature outdoor recreation and adventure.
In some areas, cave exploration is included as an ecological, adventure tourism form in the context of tourism companies.
Of course, while it’s very attractive, it’s dangerous.
Dark environments, narrow passages, natural maze holes and hidden cliffs could devour human lives.
The main risks to hole exploration are five: hypothermia, injuries, floods, landslides and physical failure.
If you really want to experience cave exploration, you must be well prepared in advance.
The tragedy of John is partly due to the lack of preparation for the preceding period.
For example, their choice of a nut-shell hole, though simple, is in fact a crisis and a cover-up.
Before, 10 people had been injured in the hole, 4 of them seriously.
In the period 1999-2009, rescue teams recorded five visits to the cave.
In 2004, a young man was stuck in a hole and rescue workers took 14 hours to get him out.
He is said to have been stuck in the same place as John.
Less than a week later, another explorer was trapped in a hole.
As a result of the high rate of accidents, the nut-shell hole was closed by the state government in 2006.
In May 2009, the cave was reopened.
After that, in order to explore the hole, an application must be submitted to the manager for approval.
And John’s cave time is only six months after reopening.
Today’s nuts and ashes.
Anyway, if you’re interested in cave exploration, you’d like to remember the following important Tips before you move on:
First scholars, follow professional teams.
At least guarantee two or more people to be together. In case of danger, one person may accompany the person in distress and the rest may go out for help.
Two essential items: helmet and light source. Ensure that sufficient lighting and power are carried.
The temperature in the caves is generally low and preparedness for cold.
Each person carries his or her own lighting, electricity, food, etc.
Do not jump while walking, and use both hands and feet up and down the slope.
Good water protection; in the absence of security, no easy access to water.
When there is a risk of being lost, be careful to mark the way; once lost, remain calm and wait for rescue.
Explore unknowns, pursue stimuli, perhaps human nature.
But there are thousands of adventures, safety number one.
Selected sources
Nutty Putty Cave aboard, Caveheaven
Nutty Putty Cave, http://Museumfacts.UK
Nutty Putty: ‘I really, really want to get out’, Sltrib News
Document number: YXA1DM9y33c0D1wX6liZaZm
I don’t know.
Keep your eyes on the road.
