Nutty Putty Cave Map Fixed

The rescue operation is now a legendary case study in extreme rescue failure. Over 100 rescuers tried for 27 hours to extract him. They drilled anchors, set up rope systems, and even tried a "slide-board" technique.

Because of its unique "slickenside" clay (smooth, polished clay that looks and feels like chocolate frosting, hence the name "Nutty Putty"), the cave required extensive surveying. Over the next 40 years, the of the National Speleological Society (NSS) took on the Herculean task of mapping the complex. nutty putty cave map

The map shows the "Main Branch" as a relatively straight line. In reality, that line represents a passage that in some places is only 10 inches high and 30 inches wide. The tragedy of 2009 revolves around a specific spot on the map: The Big Slide (also called "The Chute"). On the map, The Big Slide is a yellowish-tan line branching off the main route, leading to a room called "Bob's Way." The rescue operation is now a legendary case