Fisherman trapped under boulder saved after using Siri to call for help

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The article reports that Ken Urker, who was the partner of a person named Gypsy Rose, died at age 34. No other details about the circumstances or context of his death are provided in the given text.

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On an unspecified date, Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, tragically passed away at age 34. The incident gained attention when it was revealed that earlier in the day, Urker had been trapped under a boulder while fishing and used his iPhone's Siri voice assistant to call for help, highlighting an innovative use of technology during emergencies. However, details about the rescue operation are sparse, focusing instead on the subsequent death of Urker, which has raised questions and drawn public interest due to his relationship with Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

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Fisherman trapped under boulder saved after using Siri to call for help

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