A Hero Dog Saved His Owner and a Friend from Sinking Mud
2. Some Facts Regarding Quicksand
It’s been theorized that Jake and his friend encountered a type of quicksand, which occurs when water and sand mix together over time. While the surface of the sand appears to be a solid mass, when pressure is applied it liquefies, causing the person or animal to sink. It’s important to realize that people don’t drown in quicksand due to the higher density of the fluid, but it can be very hard to free yourself from it.
