How to Escape from Quicksand Thinkstock Despite what every corny '70s adventure flick may have led you to believe, you’re unlikely to run into quicksand in your day-to-day life.

In the movies, escape from quicksand often comes in the form of an outstretched hand, underwater vine, or overhanging branch. The truth is, pulling a person (even yourself) out of quicksand won't result in freedom. Removing just your foot from quicksa

How to Get Out of Quicksand. You're hiking alone in the wilderness, lost in your thoughts, when suddenly you find yourself trapped in quicksand and sinking fast.