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tragedy3 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Death of Illinois Man Stuck in Alaska Mud Flats

Zachary Porter, a 20-year-old man from Illinois, drowned after getting stuck in quicksand-like silt in an Alaska estuary and being submerged by the incoming tide. The treacherous mud flats at Turnagain Arm have claimed at least three lives over the past 55 years and have led to multiple rescues. Signs are posted warning people to stay away from hazardous waters and mud flats. When the tide comes back in, the silt gets wet from the bottom, loosens up and can create a vacuum if a person walks on it.

via New York Post |

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tragedy3 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Drowning of Illinois Man Stuck in Alaska's Mud Flats

A 20-year-old man from Illinois drowned in the mud flats of Turnagain Arm, Alaska, after getting stuck up to his waist in the quicksand-like silt and being submerged by the incoming tide. The area is known for its dangerous mud flats made of silt created by glacier-pulverized rocks, and at least three other people have drowned there over the years. Warning signs are posted, but some people still attempt to walk across the flats during low tide.

via USA TODAY|

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tragedy3 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Drowning of Illinois Man in Alaska's Mud Flats.

A 20-year-old man from Illinois drowned in Alaska after becoming stuck in quicksand-like silt on tidal mud flats as the tide came in. Despite a rescue attempt, the man was submerged up to his waist and could not be saved. The accident occurred near the community of Hope, which lies across Turnagain Arm, a 48-mile-long estuary known for its dangerous waters and mud flats that have claimed several lives over the years. Warning signs are posted in the area to alert visitors of the risks.

via Fox News|

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tragedy3 years ago•3 min saved

Illinois man drowns in Alaska mud flats during tide.

A 20-year-old man from Illinois drowned in the mud flats of Turnagain Arm, Alaska, after getting stuck up to his waist in the quicksand-like silt and being submerged by the incoming tide. The area is known for its dangerous mud flats made of silt created by glacier-pulverized rocks, and at least three other people have drowned there over the years. Many more have been rescued, including someone who was fishing there last month. Authorities urge people to call 911 as soon as possible if they think there might be an issue.

via WLS-TV|

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tragedy3 years ago•2 min saved

Illinois Man Drowns After Getting Stuck in Alaska Mud Flats.

A 20-year-old man from Illinois drowned on Sunday evening after becoming stuck in the mud flats near Hope, Alaska. Despite efforts from his friends and rescue crews, the incoming tide submerged him just before 6:45 p.m. The Girdwood Fire Department generally responds to two or three mud rescues each year, using a specialized tool that blasts high pressure water or air into the mud to break it up so rescuers can free the trapped person. Mud rescues require a significant amount of manpower, as the mud can be unpredictable and safe spots for standing can change.

via Anchorage Daily News|

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