An Apple Watch Ultra was the lifesaver for a fallen surfer, who was unable to get up after a serious fall while surfing the waves at a beach in Australia
An excellent body surfing session could have ended in tragedy. A man named Rick Shearman was trapped in a tricky area in Byron Bay, Australia. Thanks to wearing an Apple Watch Ultra it could be rescued by emergency services since he was under water for several minutes and with several physical complications. What would have happened if you didn’t have the Apple Watch on your wrist?
Rescue made easier thanks to surfer wearing Apple Watch Ultra
According to the information provided with ABC News, Rick Shearman went to the Tallow Beach area to practice body surfing. During the session He had a fall in a breakwater areaThe situation became complicated when He suffered blows to the head that no longer allowed him to react adequately..
Rick Shearman, rescued surfer
He says that he was in obvious panic and the situation worsened when he felt cramps in his legs. Despite having the necessary experience, this situation was the exception since He was unable to return to shore by any suitable route.20 minutes after the fall, he resigned himself to looking for a way out and it was time to activate the SOS.
Unfortunately for him, The companion who was waiting for him on the beach thought that he had left at the end of his session and therefore no one was waiting for him.. Fortunately, His Apple Watch Ultra had a cellular connection and was able to contact emergency services. Despite this, he confessed that the waves and the wind made it difficult for him to make contact since he could not use his watch easily.
The outcome of this story was happy because A helicopter was able to locate him on the high seasone of the rescuers indicated that Apple’s smart watch was key since the rescue could have been more complicated and carried out over more hours or days.
Apple Watch Ultra saved a surfer from being trapped in the sea
Could a regular Apple Watch hold up instead of the Ultra in this situation?
This case adds to many others in which the Apple Watch has worked and managed to fulfill its purpose of being a lifesaver in any instance and activity. Perhaps the situation would have changed radically if I didn’t have the Apple Watch with cellular connection..
The Apple Watch Ultra has a more rugged design than any other Apple watch, with increased water resistance up to 100 meters deep. Another important point to consider is the type of watch. Rick Shearman himself confessed that his life was saved thanks to this technology.
It was complicated to use, would an Apple Watch SE or Series 9 have held up? The Ultra model is designed for use in high-speed water sports as well as recreational diving. There is no doubt that this technology is truly life-changing and life-saving. How much further can Cupertino improve both the Series and Ultra models?
You can follow iPadize yourself in Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter (X) or consult our Telegram channel to stay up to date with the latest technology news.