Is it possible to escape from quicksand unaided?

Here is an answer I read a while ago in a book about survival: " 1. When walking in quicksand country, carry a stout pole—it will help you get out should you need to. 2. As soon as you start to sink, lay the pole on the surface of the quicksand. read more

The viscosity of quicksand increases with shearing—move slowly so the viscosity is as low as possible. Floating on quicksand is relatively easy and is the best way to avoid its clutches. You are more buoyant in quicksand than you are in water. Humans are less dense than freshwater, and saltwater is slightly more dense. read more

Quicksand is considered dangerous because it is a mixture of sand, mud, and water. Quicksand is actually pretty hard to get out of, because it solidifies and makes a hardened clay around you, which is very, very bad. read more

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 quicksand at the rate of 0.01 meters per second requires the same force required to lift a car. read more