A Texas fisherman was rescued from the Gulf of Mexico after spending hours in the water, having been thrown from his boat, thanks to an emergency alert sent from his Apple Watch. The device's satellite or connectivity features allowed him to call for help despite being stranded far from shore, ultimately leading rescuers to his location.

Coastguard or emergency responders located the man using the signal from his watch and pulled him from the ocean after he had endured a prolonged period stranded at sea. The case has drawn attention as another example of wearable technology playing a direct role in saving a life during a maritime emergency.