An injured climber on Snowmass Mountain in Colorado was saved by Apple's satellite texting feature over the weekend.
The 53-year-old man used glissading to descend the mountain, injuring his wrist and rendering him unable to continue.
With no cellular signal, he utilized the iPhone's satellite texting to contact a family member, leading to a successful rescue operation involving 17 responders.
This incident highlights the importance of knowing how to use emergency features like satellite texting on devices such as the iPhone 14 and newer models.