A Chicago-based man has claimed that he was saved from drowning by his Apple Watch as it helped him connect with the rescue services helpline.A man from Lincoln Square in Chicago, US has claimed that his Apple Watch saved his life by helping him reach out to the rescuers. The man, who goes by the name of Phillip Esho said that he got knocked away from his jet ski hundreds of feet from the shore in Lake Michigan while he was going to take pictures of the Chicago skyline, WBBM Newsradio reported.
Esho said that he was riding a jet ski and was on his way to McCormick Place from 31st Street Harbor when a giant wave overturned his jet ski, knocking him and his phone into the water. He claimed that the people in the boats nearby could not hear or see him crying for help as he was constantly being pushed under the water surface even though he was wearing a floating jacket.
Esho explained that his Apple Watch that comes with an emergency call feature helped him connect to 9-1-1 (US emergency services number for citizens). However, he said that he was not sure if the call had worked or not as he could not make out what the dispatcher was trying to say and after a point, the call got disconnected.
Thankfully, help did arrive as Chicago police and fireboats then came to rescue him, the report said.
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It is not the first instance where the Apple Watch has been helpful in saving people. We have earlier seen reports of the Apple Watch’s ECG feature and other health features which alert the users about any life-threatening health problems which they may have. This particular instance is related to the SOS feature on the Apple Watch, which helps users connect to the local emergency services.
