Apple Watch saves lives—the latest example is a dramatic rescue caught on video in Washington state.Rescuers credit the Apple Watch SOS feature for alerting and helping them locate a skier who fell 1,000 feet, preventing them from freezing to death.KIRO 7 has the story: See the rescue for yourself below: Apple Watch includes features like Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS that notify first responders in the event of an accident, even if you’re knocked out.
The watch is able to share important information, including location, which can be critical in life or death situations.Emergency SOS will also notify your emergency contact when triggered.Best Apple Watch and accessories Apple Watch Series 10 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Apple Watch portable charger by Satechi Apple Watch OtterBox case Apple Watch portable charging dock You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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