Canada has been affected for several weeks by immense fires. According to information fromSooToday,residents of Missanabie, in the Great Lakes region, decided to use the iPhone 14 to help firefighters in their fight against the flames.
Warren Thibodeau and Orel Crack used the satellite emergency SOS functionality to warn emergency forces of a fire breaking out on an island on theDog Lake.By getting closer to the latter, the two residents were able to begin to put out the flames while waiting for reinforcements.
Alerted by the iPhone message, the firefighters arrived on the scene within a few minutes and quickly brought the fire under control. This outbreak of fire is therefore not added to the list of devastating fires in Canada in recent weeks.
In their press release on the situation, the firefighters thanked the two residents for their vigilance. They also mention Apple's functionality as one of the keys to quickly containing the fire. Introduced withl’iPhone 14Sending SOS by satellite allows anyone from any position on Earth to alert emergency services.
A key feature
In just a few months, this functionality has already proven itself on numerous occasions. It is particularly popular with hikers and runners who can immerse themselves in nature without fear. With thousands of satellites orbiting overhead, the phone is always able to pick up a signal.
All he has to do is send an alert message and ask for help. The satellite is responsible for sending this signal to the nearest emergency center. With this functionality, white zones no longer exist and outings in nature are no longer limited to the perimeter of the telephone network. A godsend in a big and wild country like Canada.
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