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Man Stuck In Utah Cave Will Be Thankful (When He's Out)

News Type: Event — Seeded on Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:32 PM EST
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If John Jones finds himself sitting at a dinner table on Thursday, he will have a lot more than most of us to be thankful about since, at last check, he was stuck in an upside down position in a Utah cave where he has been since Tuesday evening.

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Simplistic Reality

OMG. That would suck so bad! I hope they get him out and he is okay. That's a long time to be stuck. I bet he never goes in a cave again. Talk about traumatizing! Me being claustrophobic I'd be having anxiety attacks like crazy.

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Reply#1 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:33 PM EST
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bitemore

Updated from the article's web site:

"Now rescuers are working to get the 26-year-old John Jones out of the cave to a waiting medical helicopter. Now that Jones is free, he is being given food and water before rescuers try to escort him out of the rest of the cave."

I enjoy going to caverns that are outfitted for tourists, like Luray Caverns, but am claustrophobic enough never to want to explore caves... I am so glad the guy is okay!

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Reply#2 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:33 PM EST
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stevie-971695

I used to be claustrophobic but I went spelunking and conquered that fear.

I'm glad to hear that he will be OK.

Reminds me of the guy who was rock cilmbing in Utah and a rock pinned his hand. The guy cut his hand off to save his own life. Guts!

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    Reply#3 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:47 PM EST
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    bitemore

    #3: "Reminds me of the guy who was rock cilmbing in Utah and a rock pinned his hand. The guy cut his hand off to save his own life."

    I saw that guy interviewed on some news show some time ago... he sure as heck did have guts! I admire the heck outta people like that!

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      #3.1 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:49 PM EST
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      bitemore

      I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news: that poor man died during the rescue attempt. CNN article here .

      My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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        Reply#4 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:07 AM EST
        {"commentId":10903686,"authorDomain":"eric24"}
        Simplistic Reality

        No way!!!! :( :( Last I heard he was doing okay and was going to be treated. How tragic. Sad. This is such a downer. Thanks for the update. :( Poor guy. Breaks my heart.

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          #4.1 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:16 AM EST
          {"commentId":10903730,"authorDomain":"efucci"}
          bitemore

          You're welcome for the update... sad as it is. I saw a blip on my local news station, then found details on CNN and decided to post it here. This is just too tragic on so many fronts: rescuers were there, they had him attached to the cable, safety was within reach, but the cable broke... incomprehensible. I know everyone was pulling for him, so there are going to be a lot of tears shed today.

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            #4.2 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:22 AM EST
            {"commentId":10903756,"authorDomain":"eric24"}
            Simplistic Reality

            Without a doubt... especially being Thanksgiving and all. His family and friends must be traumatized. So sad.. go out to have fun and explore and tragedy happens. Dosen't seem fair.

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              #4.3 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:26 AM EST
              {"commentId":10903831,"authorDomain":"efucci"}
              bitemore

              Dosen't seem fair.

              In fact, it seems unusually cruel. Some might call it bad karma or whatever, but I just call it tragic, more so because it is Thanksgiving...

              It sure makes me all the more thankful for my own good fortune. I have a home, good food, and my health. And, now, one more good reason to be thankful for my claustrophobic tendencies.

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              #4.4 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:38 AM EST
              {"commentId":10903847,"authorDomain":"eric24"}
              Simplistic Reality

              I think I'm staying away from caves now. I mean I did the ape cave lava tube tour when I was kid here in Washington. Was miles long... but now.. heh.. probably never again.

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              #4.5 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:41 AM EST
              {"commentId":10903874,"authorDomain":"efucci"}
              bitemore

              but now.. heh.. probably never again.

              I think that is a wise decision. Very wise. It's good to know I'll be seeing you around the vine for a long time.

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              #4.6 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:45 AM EST
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              stevie-971695

              bitemore.........thanks for your update. This really sucks! I thought he was on his way out. I didn't find out until tonight.

              Thanksgiving will never be the same for his family again. My sympathies to his family.

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                Reply#5 - Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:43 PM EST
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