In the United Kingdom, an unusual event unfolded at an ice rink: an iPhone accidentally left behind during ice resurfacing spent two months frozen in ice yet miraculously retained its functionality.
How It Happened
In November 2024, Steve, an employee at the rink, noticed that his daughter had left her smartphone on a metal structure. By that time, 60,000 liters of water had already been poured over the rink, trapping the phone under a 5-centimeter-thick layer of ice.
The next day, the forgotten gadget was spotted, but the staff decided not to retrieve it to avoid damaging the ice. The phone remained encased in ice for two months.
A Christmas Miracle
Steve’s daughter was understandably upset about losing her phone, especially since she had just bought a new case for it. Steve assured her he would buy a new one if the old one didn’t work.
In early January 2025, staff finally removed the phone from the ice, and to everyone’s amazement, the device was fully functional.
Reaction
“I was ready to buy her a new phone, but I never expected this. It’s a true Christmas miracle and an incredible testament to modern engineering,” said Steve.
A Testament to Durability
This extraordinary case highlights the resilience of modern gadgets and their ability to withstand extreme conditions, leaving people in awe of the engineering that makes such durability possible.