US Coast Guard rescues stranded kayakers who used an Apple Watch to call for help

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There’s a reason why some insurance companies have started to subsidize the cost of new Apple Watches for their members: the device not only contributes to a healthier lifestyle, but has proven that it can actually help save lives.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen no shortage of stories involving Apple Watch owners who were alerted to a potentially grave heart condition via their device. And with the release of the ECG app on the Apple Watch Series 4 last year, these stories have only multiplied. That said, heart-related monitoring certainly isn’t the only way in which the Apple Watch continues to help save lives.

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