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Basic survival skills
How to prioritize needs in survival situations
How to adapt to extreme situations
It’s impossible to drown in quicksand because humans will float in it. However, once disturbed, quicksand becomes more viscous, trapping whatever it develops.
To get out, wiggle your legs to create a pocket for water to trickle down. This will loosen the sand around your legs. Then lay back. The more you distribute your weight across the surface, the harder it will be to sink. Then use a backstroke to propel yourself backwards. When you reach solid ground, roll away from the quicksand.
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Fish juices, blood, alcohol, seawater and urine will dehydrate you, which is the opposite of what you want.
It can also trigger low blood pressure, which can damage vital organs like your heart, lungs, and kidneys.
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Snakes will avoid you, but if you happen to get bitten by venomous snakes, don’t try to suck the venom out as it is delivered straight to your bloodstream and could further infect the wound.
Instead, hold the bitten limb below the heart level to prevent the venom from reaching your heart.
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Whether stranded in the woods, the mountains, or on a deserted island, the first thing to do is to signal for rescue.
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