Quicksand is pretty scary stuff - and it’s not just in the jungle.

Quicksand is the stuff that nightmares are made of - but it’s not quite like you see in the movies. 

Quicksand can actually occur anywhere there’s sand and water, like a sandy bank along a lake, stream, river or ocean. The good news is, most quicksand is not that deep, usually just a few feet. While you don’t actually get “sucked” into quicksand, the natural instinct to struggle will cause you to dig yourself in deeper.

It really is hard to free yourself from quicksand, especially if you’re alone. You’re best bet is to relax. Moving slowly, remove anything weighing you down. If possible, slip your feet out of your shoes. Take deep breaths, lean back and take frequent breaks from trying to free yourself. If you’re in a tidal zone, skip the breaks and yell a lot.