Overview

• Jensen Sturgeon, a 22-year-old British tourist, became trapped in quicksand after digging an eight-foot hole on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach.
• The hole collapsed when he struck groundwater, leaving him stuck eight feet below the surface with his legs immobilized.
• Rescuers, including lifeguards and bystanders, spent over three hours using improvised tools like wood and rope to free him.
• During the ordeal, Sturgeon was given a beer to stay hydrated and later expressed gratitude to his rescuers in a video filmed at the airport before returning to England.
• The incident, captured in viral videos, has highlighted the hidden dangers of beach geology and the importance of public awareness around such risks.