A hiker was rescued from quicksand last week in Arches National Park, reigniting long-dormant fears of a geologic phenomenon ...

Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker ...

Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Utah’s Arches National Park.

Though the threat of drowning in quicksand may be a core fear of any movie buff, some social media users have claimed it is "physically impossible to sink entirely in quicksand." One Reddit post, ...

If you get stuck in quicksand, remember it's impossible to drown in the stuff. Instead, calmly try freeing yourself by gently kicking your legs back and forth. This should loosen the dense sand around ...

There have been a few cases of people falling into quicksand at Popham Beach State Park in Maine so far this year, according parks official. AP It’s swim — or sink — at one Maine beach dealing with a ...

How to Survive busts common quicksand myths and explains what not to do when sinking, emphasizing slow, calm movements and proper escape methods. They reveal how to avoid panic and conserve energy for ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Jamie and Patrick Acord were at Popham Beach State Park on Saturday evening, ...