Teenager survives 50-meter fall in Australia with AirPods guiding rescuers

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An Australian teenager survived a 50-meter fall on Mount Walsh thanks to his AirPods, which allowed him to guide rescuers. The solo hiker's phone was destroyed, but his connected AirPods enabled him to contact his mother, who alerted authorities. Rescuers were then able to locate him despite difficult terrain and dense vegetation. The teenager sustained multiple injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. Rescuers credited the AirPods with being crucial to his successful recovery.


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