nonsense. The smugglers might have gotten away with it, if it hadn't been for us meddling kids.
If only we had thieve's tools...
Squirrels are evil!
If I remember well, the DM whispered to us that it's possible.As far as I can tell, we're blocked in. There is no way to get back to the guys we tied up.
In a pinch it might be possible to get past the rock and back into the coils, too. Not the easiest or best way to go, but better than drowning.
Fitz gave xp for the idea I posted in IC 224, that you roll investigation again with advantage. Roll roll roll.The only person that did an investigate check was Rodrigo, and he doesn't have the skill... but I don't think there any more time to examine the place.