Does quicksand have a bottom?

That's because quicksand is denser than the human body. People and animals can get stuck in it, but they don't get sucked down to the bottom-they float on the surface. Our legs are pretty dense, so they may sink, but the torso contains the lungs, and thus is buoyant enough to stay out of trouble.

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And another question, is sinking sand real?

You asked us, "Is quicksand real?" and yes, quicksand is very real. Quicksand is usually a mixture of two things, sand and water, which is why quicksand is often found near riverbanks or beaches. How do you get out of quicksand?

What is salt water drowning?

In a saltwater drowning, the lungs fill with salt water which draws blood out of the bloodstream and into the lungs. This liquid build up in the air sacs stops oxygen from reaching the blood. We all know we can't live without oxygen - so we die. In other words, in saltwater you basically drown in your own fluids. Then, what is second drowning? Secondary drowning or dry drowning occurs when an individual inhales water due to a near drowning or struggle in the water. A person who experiences a drowning "close call" can be out of the water and walking around as if all is normal before signs of dry drowning become apparent.

Then, what happens to a body when it drowns?

Drowning happens when a person is underwater and breathes water into the lungs. The airway (larynx) can spasm and close, or water can damage the lungs and keep them from taking in oxygen. In either case, the lungs can't supply oxygen to the body. This can be deadly. What does drowning do to the brain? Brain Damage Caused by Drownin. When the brain is deprived of oxygen, brain cells can begin to die within five minutes. Most drowning victims who suffer oxygen deprivation sustain permanent neurological and psychological damage. Drowning is the second most common cause of accidental death in children.