How to Survive busts common quicksand myths and explains what not to do when sinking, emphasizing slow, calm movements and proper escape methods. They reveal how to avoid panic and conserve energy for ...

Matthew Alexander of Topsham, Maine, suddenly sank into mud on an embankment while duck hunting off Wharton’s Point in Maquoit Bay on Oct. 1 Alexander had to be rescued by police, and two officers ...