Brazilian Hiker with Serious Injury Turns to SPOT for Emergency Rescue

Edilaine Araujo’s story exemplifies the importance of preparedness when exploring remote terrain. While traveling near Baependi, Brazil, she suffered a serious leg injury and was unable to move. With on cell service, Edilaine used her SPOT device to send an SOS. The alert was received by a connected crisis response center, triggering a coordinated rescue involving local Brazilian agencies. A helicopter was dispatched and Edilaine was airlifted to safety, proof that when every second counts, SPOT delivers.