Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one hiker in Utah http://www.4029tv.com/article/utah-arches-canyon-quicksand/69699432 | 40/29 News -- Fort Smith & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Getting trapped in quicksand may seem like a myth drawn out in old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Utah's Arches National Park. An experienced hiker was traversing a small canyon on the second day of a 20-mile backpacking trip when they sank up to their thighs. Fortunately, the hiker was rescued by a team who used shovels, ladders and other tools. And for those of you scared of quicksand, don't worry. The human body is buoyant, so it can't be fully subme

An experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand at Arches National Park Sunday did everything right, and still needed help, according to Grand County SAR. Crews using a drone spotted a hiker who was stuck knee-deep in cold quicksand for hours. By the time rescuers arrived, he couldn’t feel his leg. Quicksand encounters are rare but not unheard of in the area. Officials recommend that hikers carry a device that can contact emergency services. Read: https://ksltv.com/?p=855476 ✍️: Shelby Loft

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