Can you pull someone out of quicksand with a rope?

It depends on the thickness of the substance and how deep one is sinking. If one is stuck in simple mud up to their ankles, they could probably get themsevles out, really. read more

If you hike with someone else in an area where you're likely to encounter quicksand, bring along at least 20 feet (6.1 m) of rope. That way if one person falls in, the other can stand safely on firm ground and pull him/her out. read more

An effective strategy to escape quicksand, or mud, is to attempt to break the suction. You can move your leg around, until the suction breaks. This should be combined with laying on your back (or laying on your stomach), if possible, to spread your weight out along the surface. read more