![]() That giant pile of lime was so wet it had become like quicksand. But then I realized, it was no laughing matter. Three steps in and both of them were stuck like glue.Īt first, I couldn’t stop laughing at the absurdity of the situation. Not thinking anything of it, my friend waded on in to help the sheep. Sheep like to be high up, and this one wanted to climb up on top of the pile. It was just another ordinary day in the countryside when we spotted a sheep stranded up to it’s belly in a giant pile of lime. The day I helped a friend survive quicksand (sort of) Keep your body as horizontal as possible to avoid disturbing the sediment below. If your feet are stuck, lean back towards solid ground. You can do this by increasing your surface area on top of the quicksand. Try to disperse your weight over a larger area.Remember to grab your PLB or other signalling device from your survival kit before you do this just in case you need to call for help. Throw your backpack or any other weight you’re carrying back onto solid ground. Lighten the load or weight of your body in the quicksand.Remember, every move you make separates the sediment from water and can make escape harder. Imagine you’re a sloth and move that slowly. If you do become stuck, stay as still as you can and when you move, move slowly and purposefully.If you feel your feet sinking, quickly take a few light steps back onto solid ground. ![]()
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