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Phone Drop Triggers Full Rescue | Burlington News
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A hiker dropped his phone off a cliff at Mount Pisgah, triggering a full-scale emergency response—drones, helicopters, and over a dozen first responders mobilized, all because the phone’s crash detection feature sent out a false distress alert. The hiker had no idea he’d summoned a rescue operation, and after a wild search, officials confirmed it was just a dropped phone. A perfect example of how tech can turn a simple mishap into a major drama.
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