Siri Saves Teen's Life After Truck Falls on Him

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Posted August 14, 2015 at 3:33pm by Shalom Levytam

An 18-year-old from Murfreesboro, Tennessee may owe his life to Siri, reports FOX17.

The teen was working under his truck when it fell on him, trapping his arms. Alone he tried to yell for help but nobody heard his cries. Then the teen heard the familiar Siri activation coming from the iPhone in his back pocket. He was able to "push up on his hip" to activate Siri and call 911.

Murfreesboro EMS, LifeFlight, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center's trauma team took over from there but if it were not for Siri, they may not have had the chance.

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Humanist - August 19, 2015 at 12:34pm

I agree comletely with Agnostic Charlie, and in addition to that: all th more reason to jailbreak your iPhone and install Untethered Hey Siri. The boy could have been in a position where he wasn't able to move at all, or just had both arms/hands disabled. Siri wouldn't hav been able be of any use in that case to get help.

Daniel G - August 16, 2015 at 11:18pm

All the more reason that Apple should make Siri completely hands free and not just allow "Hey Siri" when plugged in.

Luciano - August 15, 2015 at 4:35am

It's called God was with him .. Thank you Jesus

Agnostic Charlie - August 15, 2015 at 8:00pm

Sir Isaac Newton didn't live in the dark ages. His work was done after the Renaissance, so his work didn't put him in danger of religious persecution.

ywhat - August 14, 2015 at 5:26pm

He wouldn't have needed his hip to do the work if it was 'Hey Google'.

The iDevice Pro - August 14, 2015 at 6:04pm

But if it had been "hey Google", the phone probably would have glitched out or crashed because of malware. But seriously, the best news is that the kid lived.

Dommm - August 15, 2015 at 6:08am

Just so you know android devices don't just glitch out as you say

The iDevice Pro - August 15, 2015 at 2:09pm

Android and iOS have different security profiles. Android has historically seen more malware due to the Google Play Store's lighter restrictions compared to the Apple App Store. While Android offers many budget versions, iOS focuses on a more closed system. This security model is why many prefer iPhones, as the strict App Store restrictions help keep the device secure, which can be life-saving.

Vida - August 14, 2015 at 5:13pm

So the iPhone was connected to the power outlet because Hey Siri won't work if is not plug?

Guest - August 14, 2015 at 5:49pm

Not sure, but I know if you jailbreak your iPhone you can download UntetheredHeySiri and it works like normal without being plugged in

Mike - August 14, 2015 at 9:50pm

The article didn't say he used hey Siri