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Real 911 rescues with what3words

Firefighters find missing teens in Tennessee park

All-terrain vehicles and a drone were deployed to assist with the search, but it was ultimately the what3words app that helped pinpoint the location of the girls.

Baldwin County 911 saves lives with what3words

Dispatchers have used it in at least three rescues, including locating stranded boaters in Mobile Bay.

3 words help find an injured cyclist in Ada County

Mari Beth Stein broke her leg on a trail in the middle of nowhere. She gave 911 the what3words address for her location and was able to get help quickly.

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