Two hikers found themselves in a perilous situation, stranded by rising waters at the Sudden Valley Stream near Arthur’s Pass.
Quick thinking came to the rescue. One of the hikers activated the iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS feature, which sent a signal to Apple’s trained emergency specialists in the United States via satellite. These specialists then contacted the New Zealand Police, who promptly dispatched the Garden City Helicopter Aviation (GCH) rescue helicopter.
Apple confirmed that this marks the first instance of an iPhone being used for a rescue in New Zealand.
The Emergency SOS feature was made available to iPhone 14 users in New Zealand and Australia in May this year. This technology connects users directly to satellites, enabling them to reach emergency services even in areas without WiFi or cellular service.
Footage of the rescue captures a GCH crew member rappelling down to the swollen stream to rescue the stranded hikers. It’s a testament to the power of technology and quick thinking in emergencies.
That is one fit cat. I dont think i could walk that far. Let a lone a cat!!!
long way for a cat to travel
it was really good and interesting I loved it good job
That’s a long way.
The owners must’ve been scared to lose their cat but in the end the cat was found by a kind person who looked after the cat after walking 1448 km.
Thats pretty amazing! Very fit cat. Surely it didn’t do it all on paw! That’s crazy!
a least the cat got home
That cat must love their family so much to travel 1448 km, by paw!
I want that cat NOW!!!!!!!!
wish i could travel that far
wow cat strong
traveled so long!
they are so cute