Hikers are rescued thanks to the aid of their cell phones
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Knowing that nightfall was quickly fast approaching, the two called 911 for aid because they were lost and were unsure about their positions – eventually, a helicopter was called onto the scene to track down the missing hikers. Unfortunately, they didn't know the exact position of the two hikers, but thanks to some quick thinking by the lost pair, they were eventually rescued.
Specifically, the hikers decided to shine their cell phones toward the approaching helicopter and were quickly spotted because of the night vision goggles that were used by the rescuers for their search. Even with the dense amount of wooded areas, something like the light from a cell phone can instantly stand out while using night vision goggles. Good thing they had their phones on them because they could've been overlooked by the rescuers – thus spending one cold night at the park.
source: UPI via Textually
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7 Comments
1. ribbonsalmark posted on 24 Jan 2011, 10:49 0 0
Celestial Being Command Center 2.0 will feature live position broad casts to local police.
3. momo22222 (unregistered) posted on 24 Jan 2011, 12:13 4 1
Maybe they had an Evo and the battery died mid afternoon.
4. messiah posted on 24 Jan 2011, 12:58 0 0
The hikers didn't know where they er while they sported cell phones? Who gets phones these days without gps?
5. protozeloz posted on 24 Jan 2011, 14:04 0 0
mobile gps is not that accurate under piles of snow, trees and many variants, so any visual could be a great idea
7. LionStone posted on 24 Jan 2011, 20:11 0 0
I'll bet after they get the bill for their blatant misuse of an emergency hotline to pay for the rescue costs, they WILL learn how to use the map on their phone!!
"...but thanks to some quick thinking by the lost pair..." WTF!...If they had half a brain to begin with, they wouldn't have needed a rescue.
8. Dianne Smith (unregistered) posted on 15 Mar 2011, 06:36 0 0
Good thing they had their cellphone on them for getting two hikers rescued. Bringing cell phone has a lot of purpose. I used to travel usually for work, and I am using my mobile phone not just to get hold with my family, but as well as for safety purposes. I register to a safety program that could help during an emergency. It is a mobile security application that has a one-click emergency access to family. friends, and police when a dangerous situation occurs. If needed, gets the emergency directly to the nearest 911 dispatcher. For emergency help, you can check outhttp://SafeTREC.com/
