Oh no, thats everyones worst nightmare when they go across a tidal flat! Its like the basis for a million kids adventure stories, lol.
It was quick thinking of him to blame the time zone difference, hehe.
I bet your Mom was not happy, these things play on the mind!
It definitely burned a life lesson into my brain.
I learned a true respect for water that day.
Its a fearsome thing. I grew up near a big industrial river that was famous for drownings. I have always had a healthy combo of fear and respect for it!