Smartwatches lead to flurry of 911 calls on the slopes
Since fall detection was added to some smartwatches, Bonner County Sheriff's Daryl Wheeler said in a recent Facebook post that the department has seen a dramatic increase in 911 calls from folks enjoying the day at Schweitzer.
(Photo courtesy BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
SANDPOINT — If you crash on the slopes, did you know your smartwatch may be calling 911?
Since a new feature was added to some smartwatches, the Bonner County Sheriff's Office has seen a dramatic increase in 911 calls from folks enjoying the day on the mountain at Schweitzer resort in Sandpoint....
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