The iPhone’s phenomenal Emergency SOS via Satellite feature ends up saving lives once again, this time four hikers from a wildfire.
iPhone’s Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Saves Four Hikers from a Raging Wildfire in the British Columbia
There are plenty of stories about iPhone and Apple Watch saving lives. Even the HomePod sprung into action and saved a family from a fire. Today, we have news that iPhone saved four hikers in the British Columbia from wildfires, according to CBC.
Four hikers were left stranded in the Macbeth Ice Fields when winds picked up and a wildfire started to approach them, putting their lives in grave danger. One of the hikers used the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone to send out a text to first-responders, allowing them to send in a helicopter for rescue. The situation got so bad, the responders almost had to quit the rescue attempt, but they went ahead with it and saved everyone’s lives.
In its current form, Emergency SOS via Satellite definitely is a solid solution for getting help when the user is stranded. However, with iOS 18, Apple is stepping things by enabling iMessage over a satellite connection. This is an epic amount of commitment to ensure the user stays connected to their loved ones no matter where they are. All you need is a clear view of the sky and the iPhone will guide you through the rest.
