How an Apple Watch Ultra's Emergency Features Saved a Mumbai Diver's Life During Underwater Crisis

Oct 03, 2025 05:11 pm CST

An Apple Watch Ultra's emergency features saved Mumbai tech professional Kshitij Zodape during a potentially fatal scuba diving accident in the Bay of Bengal. When his weight belt detached at 36 meters depth causing a dangerous rapid ascent, the watch detected the emergency, issued warnings, and activated a distinctive alarm that alerted his instructor. This real-world demonstration of wearable safety technology potentially prevented serious injury or death, even earning acknowledgment from Apple CEO Tim Cook.