"The six survivors used the iPhone's emergency SOS feature to help first responders find them as they waited under a tarp and discovered some of the bodies, according to the Nevada county sheriff. Apple's feature, introduced in 2022, allows users to text law enforcement, even if there's no cell service or wifi by connecting the phone to a satellite. First responders reached the skiers' location and learned of the six survivors based on conversations held through the feature,"
"The iPhone's emergency SOS feature is free for two years after purchasing an iPhone 14 or any later model and activating it. If a call to emergency services doesn't go through, the smartphone links with a satellite and allows users to text relevant agencies. Onscreen instructions can guide a user on how to connect. Apple notes that users will have a better chance of doing so if they are outside with a clear view of the sky and horizon."
An avalanche near Lake Tahoe killed at least eight people from a 15-person ski group; a ninth person remains missing and is presumed dead. Six survivors waited under a tarp and used the iPhone Emergency SOS feature to alert first responders and help them locate the group. Responders also received communications via a personal locator beacon capable of texting through satellite signals, and officials relayed information during prolonged calls. Three victims were instructors and six were clients with Blackbird Mountain Guides. The Emergency SOS links to satellites when calls fail, shares Medical ID, location, elevation, and battery life, and is free for two years with iPhone 14 or later. Apple advises users to be outside with a clear sky and horizon for best connectivity.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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