The competition in the smartphone market continues at full speed. Although the camera quality and processing power increase with each new model thanks to advancing technology, these improvements alone are not enough to catapult a manufacturer to the top. Therefore, manufacturers frequently announce new features to attract attention. One of these was the Emergency SOS feature announced by Apple not too long ago. Since its debut, this feature has become a compelling reason for people to purchase iPhones. This time, it saved a group of lost hikers in California. Here are the details…
How Apple’s Emergency SOS Saved a Group of Hikers
A group of lost hikers in California were rescued thanks to the Emergency SOS feature on their iPhones. Apple’s Emergency SOS app, designed for direct emergency calls, once again proved invaluable in saving lives. After successfully rescuing a family recently, it has now aided in the rescue of a group of hikers.
The hikers had set out on a nature walk and climbing expedition in an unfamiliar area of California. After covering significant distances, they found themselves off their planned route and lost near a canyon. Fortunately, around ten members of the group were iPhone users who activated Apple’s Emergency SOS feature simultaneously. Despite being in a remote location with no cell network coverage, the SOS feature connected them with local rescue teams.
Upon receiving the distress call, rescue teams were dispatched to locate and rescue the hikers. The nearest settlement to their location was Ventura. A deputy sheriff from Ventura confirmed that the hikers were safe and in good health after being rescued. During a press briefing, the deputy sheriff highlighted that many members of the hiking group were ill-prepared for such an activity and lacked essential equipment. He noted that several hikers were wearing only shorts and t-shirts, underestimating the challenging terrain, which included numerous water crossings and steep hills that required climbing, likely contributing to the group’s disorientation.
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