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Girl Scout Rescued in Canyon Using Satellite Technology

9/18/2025

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A Girl Scout was rescued from a canyon in Southern California, thanks to a new satellite emergency messaging service.
This service enables users to text 911 via smartphones without traditional cell coverage.
T-Mobile and SpaceX's Starlink support this service for phones under four years old.
The rescue in Los Padres National Forest benefited from rapid location identification through satellite technology.
Intrado's Emergency Call Relay Center coordinated the response, dispatching helicopters quickly.

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Story summary

A Girl Scout was rescued from a canyon in Southern California, thanks to a new satellite emergency messaging service.
This service enables users to text 911 via smartphones without traditional cell coverage.
T-Mobile and SpaceX's Starlink support this service for phones under four years old.
The rescue in Los Padres National Forest benefited from rapid location identification through satellite technology.
Intrado's Emergency Call Relay Center coordinated the response, dispatching helicopters quickly.