In the United States, an Apple Watch Saves a Woman From Drowning in a River

This incident happened on the June 15th at the Columbia River known for its voluminous water

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The woman had gone for swimming in the river, and her foot got stuck in the rocks at the bottom of the river.

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The swimmer tried to release her foot but all in vain, she ultimately used SOS feature of her Apple Watch.

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Soon after her SOS call, local police officers along with Mid - Columbia Fire and Rescue personnel reached to rescue the woman.

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By the time the woman got the help, she had already spent 30 minutes in the river which had 13º C and a continuously rising water level.

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The lady swimmer had signs of hypothermia, and was exhausted and distressed.

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The emergency call function which helped drowning woman has been available in the Apple Watch since 2017.

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