Apple Watch Saves Swimmer Swept Out to Sea in Australia
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An Australian body surfer, Rick Shearman, was rescued after being swept out to sea thanks to his Apple Watch, which he used to call emergency services. Despite being stranded half a mile from shore, Shearman stayed on the line for an hour, helping responders locate him. He was eventually rescued by helicopter, attributing his survival to the life-saving technology of his Apple Watch.
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