LUE-Hawn
Sr. Member
- Feb 16, 2018
- 401
- 347
- Detector(s) used
- Minelab SDC 2300, Makro Deephunter Pro 3D, OKM EXP 4500 Pro, Garrett Hand Held Detectors, Falcon MD 20, English dowsing springs, Darley Spanish Dip Needle, L-Rods, what’s left of my brain :o)
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Hello All,
I am sure some of you are familiar with a deadly nemesis commonly referred to as quicksand.
A recent couple in Zion National Park became to familiar with some.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/hik...rs-rescued-just-freak-accident-225010075.html
I recall a story long ago of a hunter coming across a bleached skull of a person who encountered quicksand in Arkansas. The deceased person had not been able to free themselves from the quicksand and died obviously by starvation. Its very real and it can take your life if you are not prepared.
Here are some tips to avoid this deadly hazard: Make yourself as light as possible, toss your bag, jacket, and shoes. Try to take a few steps backwards. Keep your arms up and out of the quicksand. Try to reach for a branch or person's hand to pull yourself out. Take deep breaths. Move slowly and deliberately. Keep some para cord in an upper pocket and something that can be used as a grappling hook you can pull onto. Remember dying is not an option. Being calm and steady will help you survive. There are great reference materials on the internet. Reading them can help you or someone you like or love from being a victim of this naturally occurring menace.
Be Safe
Bests
LUE-Hawn
I am sure some of you are familiar with a deadly nemesis commonly referred to as quicksand.
A recent couple in Zion National Park became to familiar with some.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/hik...rs-rescued-just-freak-accident-225010075.html
I recall a story long ago of a hunter coming across a bleached skull of a person who encountered quicksand in Arkansas. The deceased person had not been able to free themselves from the quicksand and died obviously by starvation. Its very real and it can take your life if you are not prepared.
Here are some tips to avoid this deadly hazard: Make yourself as light as possible, toss your bag, jacket, and shoes. Try to take a few steps backwards. Keep your arms up and out of the quicksand. Try to reach for a branch or person's hand to pull yourself out. Take deep breaths. Move slowly and deliberately. Keep some para cord in an upper pocket and something that can be used as a grappling hook you can pull onto. Remember dying is not an option. Being calm and steady will help you survive. There are great reference materials on the internet. Reading them can help you or someone you like or love from being a victim of this naturally occurring menace.
Be Safe
Bests
LUE-Hawn
