Hiker stuck in quicksand is rescued

SPRINGDALE, Utah — Authorities rescued a hiker who got stranded in a creek during winter weather at Zion National Park in Utah after his leg got stuck in quicksand.

Zion National Park said the 34-year-old man from Arizona and his companion were unable to free him after his leg got buried kneedeep in quicksand Saturday afternoon.

The man’s friend left him with gear to keep warm and went looking for help.