As it happens, drowning in quicksand in real life is nearly impossible, scientists say. Sand is denser than the human body, ...

It appears to be just a sad accident. Although mud can be unassuming, it can be dangerous under the right conditions. There's a reason quicksand is so feared and prevalent in popular culture.

While the quicksand was dangerous for the megaherbivores, hyenas and humans were seemingly able to walk on top of it without having to worry about sinking. Today, mud entrapment is common in ...

2025 Google An 82-year-old man survived an angler’s nightmare when he found himself trapped “for several hours” in the muddy equivalent of quicksand, according to Louisiana investigators.