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Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by cbsks on Thursday April 15, 2021 @11:39PM (#26829168)
I have had this site bookmarked on my phone for years. Luckily I’ve never had to use it! When you allow the website to get your location, it shows your gps coordinates and accuracy.

https://findmesar.com/

It wouldn’t work in the case when you have cell service but no data.

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Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by fletchowns on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:26AM (#26829442)
> It wouldn’t work in the case when you have cell service but no data.

Better to have an app to do it locally, I think the odds are high that when you would need something like this you probably won't have an internet connection.

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Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by jonah on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:32AM (#26829487)
This one is pretty cool. It basically gathers your location (and battery level) and composes an SMS for you to send to 911 or your friend.

https://www.backcountrysos.com/

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Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by cbsks on Friday April 16, 2021 @05:10PM (#26839117)
In my experience I have data when I have enough service to send a text or make a call. I’m sure there are edge cases however.
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Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by jonah on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:55AM (#26829650)
Here's another one that works similarly helping you find your location and send it to someone, but it also allows a rescuer or anyone else to create an automated request for your location which you can provide in an easy way.

https://yourlo.ca/tion

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