By Jessica Haynes

By Josephine Lim

Topic: Accidents

Monday, 1 June 2026, 4:51 pm

In short:

Madz June was walking on the beach when her leg got stuck in the sand.

She tried to get out but had to call for help.

What's next?

Ms June wants to warn others about the danger of quicksand.

A woman's walk on the beach turned into an emergency when she got stuck in quicksand.

Madz June was walking on the beach at Glenelg North when she jumped off rocks and got stuck.

Her leg went into the soft sand and she couldn't get out.

Madz June's leg was stuck in the sand at Glenelg North beach.

At first, she thought it was funny.

But then she realized she was really stuck and needed help.

She was very scared when she realized she couldn't get out by herself.

Madz June was stuck in the sand for about an hour.

She threw her keys and phone to her friend and tried to stay calm.

The water was rising and the sun was setting.

Ms June tried to get out for 10-15 minutes before calling for help.

She had to tell the emergency services that she, not her car, was stuck.

The emergency services pulled Madz June out of the sand.

Four police officers and five firefighters came to help her.

Madz June was in the sand for about an hour.

She had to laugh to avoid crying.

Madz June is sharing her story to warn others.

She was embarrassed but happy to share her experience.

She is worried about what could happen to others who get stuck.

The local council has put up signs warning about quicksand.

Ms June saw the signs when she visited the beach again.

The council has been asked for a comment.

Monday, 1 June 2026, 4:51 pm

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