Summary
A hiker named Austin Dirks was trapped in quicksand while hiking in Utah's Arches National Park. He used a GPS device to send his location to rescuers and was stuck for two hours before being rescued by a drone.
Key Facts
- Austin Dirks got stuck in quicksand in Arches National Park in Utah.
- He used a GPS satellite messenger to contact rescuers.
- Dirks was trapped for two hours before help arrived.
- The temperature was around 20 degrees Fahrenheit while he was trapped.
- A rescue drone was used to locate him.
- The rescue operation was reported by CBS News, a partner of the BBC.
