around or free himself. His brother scrambled back to the surface to raise the alarm, triggering a massive rescue operation that would last more than 27 hours.
Dozens of rescuers worked in shifts to free him, battling the cramped conditions and the awkward position of his body. But as time went on, Jones’ situation became more critical. Being trapped upside-down for hours meant blood rushed to his head and his heart was under extreme strain.
Brandon Kowallis, a fellow caver and YouTuber who took part in the rescue, was the last person to see Jones alive. Writing about the ordeal, Kowallis said John drifted in and out of consciousness and had trouble breathing. Rescuers brought down a radio so he could speak to his family, Metro reported.Continue reading…
