Read full article Captions will look like this 10 10 Best Better Good Auto Try to escape quicksand in a fast, but calm, manner. The more you struggle, the deeper you may sink.Henrik Sorensen/Getty Images If you get stuck in quicksand, remember it's impossible to drown in the stuff. Instead, calmly try freeing yourself by gently kicking your legs back and forth. This should loosen the dense sand around you, allowing you to pull yourself free slowly.