The Apple Watch has proven to be life-saving, with a recent incident highlighted in a video from Washington state. Rescuers attribute the device’s SOS feature to their successful rescue of a skier who fell 1,000 feet, preventing a potentially fatal situation in freezing conditions.
As reported by KIRO 7:
An innovative piece of technology likely saved a backcountry skier from a tragic fate. King County Air Support was called in to assist the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office after receiving an Apple Watch SOS signal regarding an injured skier.
Watch the dramatic rescue below:
The Apple Watch is equipped with critical features such as Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS that alert first responders in the event of an accident, even if the wearer is incapacitated. It can send vital information, including the user’s location—crucial in emergencies. Additionally, Emergency SOS alerts your emergency contacts automatically when activated.
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