Extreme selfie: Australian woman hung upside down for 7 hours for an iPhone
A young Australian woman found herself in a dangerous situation while trying to save her smartphone and spent several hours trapped while waiting for rescuers to help.
Unsuccessful rescue operation
Ill-fated photo shoot
In New South An unusual incident occurred in Wales with 23-year-old Matilda Campbell. The girl decided to capture the beauty of the Hunter Valley on her smartphone, but suddenly dropped the device into a crevice between the rocks.
Risky attempt
In an effort to return an expensive gadget, an Australian woman made a dangerous attempt to get it. However, this idea turned into a real nightmare for her: Matilda slipped and fell, finding herself sandwiched between two boulders in an upside-down position.
Long wait for rescue
Once trapped, the girl was unable to get out on her own. She had to spend seven whole hours in such an uncomfortable position until a rescue team arrived to help.
Details of the incident
Although some news reports did not mention the brand of the smartphone, an ABC Newcastle source clarified that it was iPhone. This incident is another reminder of the need to be careful when photographing in dangerous places.
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- iPhone is a popular line of smartphones developed by Apple Inc.
- New South Wales - a state in the south-east of Australia
- Hunter Valley - a picturesque valley in New South Wales, famous its vineyards
- ABC Newcastle - Australian news portal covering events in the Newcastle region
- Apple Inc. - American technology company, manufacturer of iPhone and other devices
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23-year-old Matilda Campbell from Australia was stuck in a gorge for 7 hours while trying to save her iPhone. The incident happened during a photo shoot in the Hunter Valley when the girl slipped and fell between rocks, ending up in a dangerous upside-down position.
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Sophia
Wow! Poor girl, I can imagine how scared she was 😱 It’s good that everything ended well. But risking your life for the sake of a phone... I don’t understand such actions.
Hans
I agree, Sophia! But you know, sometimes we act impulsively. Maybe there were important photos or data there. I once almost jumped into a fountain after a fallen phone 😅
Amélie
Guys, did you know that there are special applications for finding a lost phone? Maybe it’s worth installing something like this so as not to risk your life? 🤔
Diego
Amélie, great idea! I use Find My iPhone, it really helps. You can also buy a durable case with a strap to prevent your phone from slipping out.
Viktor
Ugh, youth! They are always running around with their toys. In our time, people lived without these iPhones of yours and nothing was normal. They only think about their gadgets, and not about how to survive in the wild.
Isabella
Victor, times are changing! Phones are no longer just for making calls, they are a whole world in your pocket. By the way, they can help you survive in the wild - GPS, maps, SOS signal. You just need to know how to use them 😉
Lena
Guys, let's think about how we could protect ourselves in such a situation? Maybe you should always take a friend with you to such photo shoots? Or use special equipment? 🤔
Hans
Great idea, Lena! I would add that it is a good idea to carry an emergency beacon or whistle. And be sure to tell someone about your plans before such outings. Safety first! 👍