10 Tragic Human Panics and Stampedes

10 Tragic Human Panics and Stampedes. The tragic loss of life at the Cambodia Water Festival on November 22, 2010, demonstrates how crowds can be uncontrollable and deadly forces. Panics and stampedes can generally be broken down into two categories: acquisitive panics, where people rush headlong in a rush or panic to acquire something of value � say a better seat in a theater, or a chance to get