Apple Watch saves New Hampshire teacher’s life after falling through frozen pond

NEW HAMPSHIRE – A New Hampshire teacher admits to his Apple Watch that he saved his life.

William Rogers fell through the ice over the weekend while riding on a frozen pond.

He struggled to pull himself out, but the ice kept breaking.

After about 10 minutes, he started suffering from hypothermia, but then he remembered his Apple Watch and was able to call 911.

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“Told them I probably had ten minutes before I could no longer respond,” Rogers said.

Firefighters were able to reach Rogers within five minutes of his call.

He is now recovering from his near-death ordeal.

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