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In reply to the discussion: Woman, 79, fell while hiking. A stranger carried her for hours on his back. [View all]TheBlackAdder
(29,058 posts)Actually, her tracker sends location and text messages to her contacts, such as me. When she would check in before starting the day she would provide an ETA of her destination and the post would include a link that opens a map pinpointing her location within feet. Then, she would send an update when reached her destination. We could also send her replies, but she asked not to send too many due to usage charges if she exceeded an average of 10 messages a day for the month. There are different usage tiers you can sub scribe to and she has the minimum rate. Overage charges would be something like 25 cents a message.
She also has an emergency function that contacts the area 911 system to get emergency response. This includes full bi-directional texting.
The Celox bandages are mandatory for those on blood thinners, such as Eloquis or even low-dose aspirin. When hiking, you can bleed out before help arrives, so she takes them with her too. In less than 90 seconds, it can stop deep would bleeding, including those opening an artery.