Mark is out sailing in his boat one evening when he hears a young girl crying for help in the lake.Which of the following is true?
A) Mark MUST help the girl or he will be liable for negligence.
B) Mark must help the girl ONLY if he knows her.
C) Mark MUST help the girl if he is the girl's uncle.
D) Mark MUST help the girl if he begins to rescue her and moves her to a position farther from the shore.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mark has no legal duty to rescue the girl, but if he voluntarily begins to rescue her, he has a duty to continue until she is safe or until he can transfer her to someone else who can continue the rescue. Moving the girl to a position farther from the shore would constitute "beginning the rescue," so Mark would have a legal duty to help her further.

Mark Is Out Sailing in His Boat One Evening When