Mark is out sailing in his boat one evening when he hears a young girl crying for help in the middle of 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 increases her danger.

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In many jurisdictions, a person is not legally required to assist someone in danger unless they have a specific relationship with them (e.g., parent-child) or if they begin a rescue and then abandon it, making the situation worse. In this scenario, if Mark starts to rescue the girl and his actions increase her danger, he could be liable for negligence.

Mark Is Out Sailing in His Boat One Evening When