In January 1970, a group of 31 adventurers from Massachusetts, including both seasoned and novice cayvers, set off to explore Knox Cave, a well-known caving spot near Knox, New York. Excitement buzzed through the group as they hiked through the snow to the cave’s entrance, hidden in a snow-filled sinkhole. The cave had once been a commercial attraction, but now it was a place for daring explorers who were ready to face its challenges.

Knox Cave, with its twisting passages and hidden chambers, was known to be challenging, yet it had long drawn thrill-seekers. The group had heard stories about the cave’s wild sections, accessible only through a notoriously tight passage known as the “Gunbarrel”—a keyhole-shaped crawl barely 18 inches in diameter and 60 feet long. Those who passed through the Gunbarrel could explore the untouched parts of the cave, and that was where most of the group was headed. For many, this was the ultimate test of bravery—squeezing through such a tight space required not only physical effort but also mental strength.

As the group made their way inside the cold, dark cave, 19 of them decided to tackle the Gun Barrel. Among them was 14-year-old Peter Viens, a first-time cayver who was eager to prove himself. Crawling through the tight space was no easy task, but the group pressed on, one by one. Peter, however, was near the end of the line. Soon Disaster struck!

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