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B.C. Search and Rescue team sounds alarm on accidental SOS alerts

  • Kamloops Search and Rescue reminds the public about the issue of accidental SOS alerts and the importance of not wasting first responders' resources.
  • The emergency SOS feature on iPhones allows users to call for help by pressing and holding specific buttons, which is similar on Android phones.
  • If the SOS call is triggered accidentally, it is advised to cancel it during the countdown or to explain the situation if the call goes through.
  • To prevent accidental calls, people can disable the emergency SOS feature in their phone's settings.
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B.C. Search and Rescue team sounds alarm on accidental SOS alerts

Accidental emergency cell phone SOS alerts wasting first responder time and resources

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Sicamous Eagle Valley News broke the news in Salmon Arm, Canada on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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