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Archerygoddess60minGraduate
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Hi all,

Mr AG and I went walking last weekend and unfortunately became involved in an incident involving casualties(not us). We were out in the countryside and the air ambulance had to be deployed. They couldn't find us from a map reference, but they do use the app What3words. I would encourage anyone who runs off road to download it if you haven't already. Chances are you will never need it, but it was a good job someone had it on their phone as it meant help arrived sooner than if we'd tried to describe where we were. None of us like to think we'll have an accident, but you never know, so please consider it.

Happy running and stay safe!

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Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10

I’ve heard of this AG but had never heard of anyone who’d used it. I’m so glad it worked a but hope your next walk is less ‘exciting’!

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Archerygoddess60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Thanks, I hope so too. I can definitely do without that kind of excitement!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Thanks for this, sounds great. I sometimes run on unnamed roads and have often thought what I would tell someone where I was in an emergency....

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Great recommendation. I had it on my old phone and am just about to re- download it on my new one. Thank you.🙏

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Dexy5Graduate10

We have this on our phones - it’s saved many lives I believe.

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Archerygoddess60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5

I can believe it. I was veryimpressed

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Tinytears60Graduate10

This is the best app ever!

People who can’t be found are always found using this!

Very clever!

Pleased the help were able to find you 👍💕

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