49-year-old Australian swimmer Rick Shearman rescued from ocean currents using Apple Watch emergency function, located and winched to safety by rescue helicopter.
49-year-old Australian swimmer Rick Shearman was rescued from strong ocean currents using his Apple Watch's emergency function at Tallow Beach, New South Wales. Shearman stayed on the line with emergency services for an hour, providing updates on his location. A rescue helicopter was dispatched, located Shearman, and winched him to safety, hailing the Apple Watch as a "game changer" in the rescue.
July 14, 2024
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