Watch: Moment hiker is rescued from quicksand in Utah
BBC • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
A hiker in Utah became trapped in quicksand after mistakenly believing the ground was solid, according to his account reported by the BBC. He was subsequently rescued by a team that arrived on the scene.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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