The Nutty Putty Cave, where John Edward Jones spent the last nearly 28 hours of his life, will also be his final resting place. Officials announced Friday afternoon that the cave will be permanently closed and sealed, and rescue workers will no longer attempt to remove Jones's body.

Can you still access Nutty Putty Cave?

Nutty Putty Cave is a hydrothermal cave located west of Utah Lake in Utah County, Utah, United States. Formerly popular with cavers and renowned for its narrow passageways, Nutty Putty has been closed to the public since 2009 following a fatal accident that year.

Will the Nutty Putty Cave reopen?

“It is not open and it will never be open again,” Leavitt said. The once-popular recreation site was closed to serve as Jones' final resting place after the 26-year-old died after being trapped inside for 27 hours.