In a recent incident in New York City, 49-year-old cyclist Eric Zollinger suffered a tragic accident that could have had a tragic outcome had he not fallen over with his Apple Watch, and Apple’s innovative The life-saving power of technology has once again been highlighted. Detection function.
According to a report in the New York Post, Zollinger’s evening commute took a turn for the worse when he encountered a hidden hole submerged under floodwaters due to inclement weather. The cyclist was thrown from his bike and crashed into the pavement. Although he initially managed to make it home, Zollinger quickly realized the severity of his injuries when he noticed he was bleeding profusely from his nose while taking a shower. After a while, he collapsed and hit his body against the bathtub.
Fortunately, Zollinger’s Apple Watch activated as soon as it detected the fall, immediately calling 911 and connecting him to emergency operators. When Zollinger regained consciousness, he was startled to hear the operator’s voice coming from the watch, inquiring about his safety and coordinating the necessary assistance. The timely intervention facilitated by the Apple Watch proved crucial in helping Mr. Zollinger receive urgent treatment.
Mr. Zollinger thanked the watch for its quick response, stressing that it played a vital role in potentially saving his life. “I don’t know what would have happened if the watch hadn’t warned me,” said one relieved Apple enthusiast, praising the device’s ingenuity. “The watch is very smart. Apple has thought of everything,” he added.
Even if you don’t know how the fall detection function works, when a fall is detected, the watch will vibrate, an alarm will sound, and an alert will be displayed, allowing you to check the user’s condition. If no response is received, the watch automatically contacts emergency services and notifies the user’s emergency contacts, ensuring quick assistance at critical moments.
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