iPhone's Emergency SOS Feature Facilitates Dramatic Rescue from B.C. Wildfires

Four hikers trapped on a glacier were saved after using the iPhone's satellite communication to alert rescuers.

The hikers were stranded on the Macbeth Ice Fields as wildfires approached their campsite.
Emergency SOS via satellite allowed them to send a text message and share their location.
Rescue teams navigated thick smoke and dangerous conditions to reach the hikers.
The hikers were found precisely where the cellphone ping indicated, aiding the rescue effort.
Rescue authorities emphasized the importance of preparedness and effective emergency tools.