Continual from quicksand:
How to get out of quicksand.
- Drop everything-your body is less dense than quicksand.you would sink if you are weighed down by something heavy.Take off your back bag, shoes,etc anything heavy .
- Relax-your body's buoyancy will cause you to float.Do not struggle or panic.
- Breathe deeply-it would calm you and it would make you more buoyant.Keep as much air as possible it would be more difficult to sink , you would "float".
- Get on your back-the more you spread your weight, the harder it will be to sink.Once your legs are free, slowly propel yourself to land or if you are near the land, roll yourself.
- Take your time-frantic movements will only loosen the sand. Quicksand can react unpredictably to your movements and if you move slowly, you can stop an adverse reaction.
- Get plenty of rest-be sure to take breaks and float on your back to prevent you from exhaustion.
Always bring a long stick with you when on this types of trips.Unknowingly, you even might find it useful!
