Apple has shared a new real-life story showing how Apple Watch Fall Detection and Emergency SOS helped rescue an injured cyclist after a serious mountain bike crash.
In the video, Phil explains that he was riding with his two young children when he misjudged a jump and crashed heavily. The impact broke his collarbone and seven ribs, while also knocking him unconscious at the scene.
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His Apple Watch detected the fall and automatically contacted emergency services because he could not respond. The device also shared his location, which helped firefighters find him quickly and take him to the hospital for treatment.
Phil spent one week in the hospital recovering from his injuries, and he later said he felt grateful that he had been wearing his Apple Watch during the accident. His wife also received an alert, which helped his family understand what had happened.
How Apple Watch Emergency Features Work
Apple Watch can detect serious falls and vehicle crashes, then contact emergency services when the wearer remains unresponsive. It can also share the user’s location and notify selected emergency contacts.
Apple has highlighted similar stories in previous campaigns, showing how Fall Detection, Crash Detection, heart rate alerts, and Emergency SOS have helped users during accidents and medical emergencies.
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