15 years after a man died in the Nutty Putty Cave, his family and rescuers still struggle to escape the darkness
It’s John Jones’ remains that are inside, but family, friends, rescuers and millions of complete strangers can’t forget the now-sealed cave.
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A memorial wreath is seen at the Nutty Putty Cave near Elberta on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. In 2009, John Jones became stuck in the cave and died after rescue attempts failed.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.