12-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Being Trapped in Sand During Family Thanksgiving Outing in Texas

Dec 02, 2025 12:16 am CST

A 12-year-old girl was rescued after becoming trapped in sand while digging in a sandbar at Panther Creek, Texas during a Thanksgiving family outing. Her father's quick action to clear sand from her head and the rapid response from emergency services prevented a potential tragedy, with the child being safely released to her parents after medical examination.