Skiers rescued from 1,000 foot fall near Steven’s Pass after SOS alert from Apple Watch – KOMO News
Now 29 Tue 46 Wed 46by KOMO News StaffTOPICS:SKYKOMISH, Wash. (TNND) — New video has emerged showing the dramatic rescue of three skiers near Steven’s Pass. The rescue operation took place on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, just after sunset, when King County Air Support received an SOS alert via satellite from one of the skier’s Apple Watches.Initially, the rescue team was informed that a skier had fallen approximately 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury. Upon arrival, they discovered that another skier was also injured and unable to walk.The rescue team decided to hoist the injured skiers to safety.
