It should be noted that because of the higher density of the quicksand, it would be impossible for a human or animal to completely sink in the quicksand, though natural hazards present around the quicksand would lead people to believe that quicksand is dangerous. In actuality the quicksand itself is harmless on its own, but because it greatly inhibits human locomotion, the quicksand would allow harsher elements like solar radiation, dehydration, or tides to harm a trapped person.