Quicksand — which is a combination of sand and water — typically occurs in areas near water, such as by riverbanks or on beaches at low tide. Here's how to avoid quicksand, and what to do if ...

Firefighters and rescue teams conducted an unusual operation when a hiker ended up stuck in waist-deep mud that was described as "essentially quicksand." ...

Hiker stuck in quicksand for hours recounts harrowing ordeal A hiker is sharing his story of survival after being stuck for hours in quicksand over the weekend on a trail known as the "subway ...

This is creating a quicksand-like effect in which people can sink into the soil and may need help from rescue crews to extricate themselves, Midland County officials advised on the evening of ...

Last week, a 78-year old woman was hiking alone in Courthouse Wash at Arches National Park and got one leg caught up to her knee in quicksand. She was stuck for 14 hours until rescuers found her ...

Quicksand consists of salt, water, sand and clay. It is the water content that makes quicksand, which is found near estuaries, beaches and rivers, so dangerous.

Woman and Nephew Get Stuck In Quicksand Near Lake Hefner An Edmond woman and her nephew got quite a scare at Lake Hefner Tuesday. Wednesday, April 8th 2015, 11:23 pm ...

Utah park rangers rescued a hiker Feb. 16 that was trapped in quicksand for nearly 10 hours at Zion National Park. (Video: Utah Department of Public Safety) ...