Quicksand

Rescue Operations Tidal Conditions Mud Flats Coastal Areas Safety Realities vs. Portrayals Survival Techniques Geological Features Rescue Techniques Tides Weather Conditions

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Drone Spots Hiker Trapped in Quicksand at Arches, Rescuers Free Him in 20-Degree Cold

A satellite SOS triggered a rapid response using ladders plus traction boards, underscoring officials’ call for backcountry hikers to carry off‑grid beacons.

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last wk.

Hiker Rescued From Quicksand in Arches After Drone-Aided Search and Ladder Extraction

4 ARTICLES

2mo ago

Brunswick Police Airboat Rescues Duck Hunter Trapped in Quicksand-Like Mud