Hiker Incident in Arches National Park
Austin Dirks encountered quicksand while hiking in the upper regions of Arches National Park in Utah, USA. His left leg became entrapped in the ground during this incident.
Dirks utilized a GPS satellite messenger to transmit his precise location to rescue services. He remained in the quicksand for a period of two hours. The ambient temperature during this time was recorded at 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 Celsius).
A rescue drone subsequently located Dirks, facilitating the initiation of rescue operations.