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JENNIFER DOBNER wrote:...Cave access manager, Michael Leavitt said the Jones group had a pass and were experienced cavers, based on the information provided on a pass application.
"They've never been to Nutty Putty before, but they toured many harder caves in the Logan area that required vertical climbing skills," said Leavitt, one of dozens of cavers who volunteered with the rescue effort. "They were qualified, John was qualified. I'm sure he went into this passage hoping it was going to open up into one of the larger rooms."
Leitmotiv wrote:I also noted that they had difficulty maneuvering around the formations. Were there formations in Bob's Push? Or was it just in further back toward the entrance? Would formations still be spared in such a dire circumstance?
Caverdale wrote:One report quotes the Utah County Sheriff as saying that the cave will be or should be permanently closed, a stance that he took several years ago. His problem is mainly with the cost of rescue. While there were many volunteers, most of the 100+ people at the site were paid employees. In addition, there were probably a couple dozen vehicles from various organizations involved including the huge rescue trucks from the fire departments and at least one helicopter.
Welcome to the forum Debbie! Thanks for your kind thoughts. At least we know it reached one of John's friends.chezdebs wrote:On behalf of New Zealand Cavers, I'd like to extend our heart felt sympathy for the lose of John Jones. We know everyone will be feeling very upset. It's a tough job and you all must be absolutely gutted!. Please pass on our thoughts to everyone. Kind regards Debbie Cade New Zealand Speleological Society.
Emiley Morgan wrote:...He (John's father) was quiet and somber as the family's LDS bishop read a prepared statement, but broke his silence long enough to thank the 100-plus volunteers who worked for hours to free his son. He thanked everyone who followed the story for their interest and support. For their thoughts and their prayers...
"We'll never fully understand how or why it was John's time to leave us. But we find comfort knowing that he fulfilled his purpose here on Earth, and that we will be reunited with him again," the family stated, adding thanks to the many people and agencies that helped them and John. "Thank you, and God bless all of you on this Thanksgiving Day."
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