Les Apple Watchare much more than simple watches, and the more the years pass, the more these contain sharp technologies. Measurement of vital parameters, ECG, integrated GPS, falls and accident detections and emergency SOS functionality. These are precisely these last three featureswho saved this tragic death skier on January 22.
A dramatic fall, an immediate response
In the vast snow-covered expanses of the state of Washington, mainly in the waterfall's chain, a skier having ventured into off-piste lived an experience that could have been fatal to him. These ski areas are known for their very steep terrain with steep slopes and narrow areas. Remote areas, especially off-piste,are very difficult to access for rescuers in the event of a fall.
The man dropped over 300 meters, an accident that could have stayed without a witness, if it was not the falling sensor integrated into his Apple Watch. Injured in the leg, his days could have ended next to Steven's Pass, one of the most popular ski resorts in the region. Fortunately,His watch saved her life.
The rapid intervention of the King County Air Support teams, alerted by the SOS signal of the watch, made it possible to avoid a tragic outcome. The rescuers of the County Sheriff Bureau of Chelan, guided by the GPS coordinates transmitted automatically, were able to locate the victim andrescue it around 7:30 p.m..
Man was able to besafely wrecking on boardof the rescuers helicopter, a Uh-1 Iroquois Bell,as well as another skier, also injured. There is no doubt that our adventurer will keep his Apple Watch forever, which served him asreal guardian angel that day.
- An off-piste skier in the state of Washington survived a fall of 300 meters thanks to its Apple Watch which detected the accident.
- The emergency services, alerted by the SOS signal and the GPS coordinates transmitted by the watch, were able to quickly locate the victim.
- The skier, injured in the leg, was hellted safely with another wounded skier.
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