Apple's Emergency SOS Saves Woman and Dog Swept Down Canyon in Flash Flood

A barefoot woman and her dog were swept 150 feet down a Utah canyon by flash floods but were rescued by search and rescue teams. The woman managed to send an SOS alert on her iPhone, and rescuers located her using the coordinates provided. The woman hiked barefoot to safety after believing her SOS had not been transmitted. Rescuers loaned her a pair of shoes, and everyone returned to the trailhead. Authorities advised hikers to research routes, be aware of terrain, and check local weather forecasts to avoid dangerous situations.