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Emergency text feature saves 88-year-old driver, his dog stranded on muddy back road
An 88-year-old driver and his dog became stranded in muddy conditions while traveling through remote back roads near Yavapai County, Arizona. Since there was no cell service, the man used an emergency SOS text feature on his phone to pinpoint his location for authorities. Rescuers, including forest patrol units, successfully navigated difficult terrain to safely rescue both the driver and his dog.
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