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To get out of quicksand, start by taking a few deep breaths to calm down since panicking will make you sink faster. Then, bend your body backward so you're lying on your back on top of the quicksand, and carefully work your legs out of the quicksand until they're no longer stuck. Next, use your arms to propel yourself to the edge of the quicksand like you would if you were swimming. Finally, once you reach the edge, roll your body onto solid ground. For more tips, like how to recognize and avoid quicksand, keep reading!