Unfortunately, we have become fearful of rendering assistance to someone who seems to be in need because such an altruistic act might put us in jeopardy. This is not an irrational fear. Roadside injuries or accidents have been faked in order to rob a Good Samaritan who stops to help. In fact, faked accidents have become a common way to s…
Unfortunately, we have become fearful of rendering assistance to someone who seems to be in need because such an altruistic act might put us in jeopardy. This is not an irrational fear. Roadside injuries or accidents have been faked in order to rob a Good Samaritan who stops to help. In fact, faked accidents have become a common way to steal automobiles. So, persons of either sex risk themselves by offering assistance in unknown circumstances. Though most men would take such a risk to protect women from possible danger, it is generally better and safer to call emergency services. In the case that you describe, unless the person happening upon the body has specific medical training to offer general first aid, one's intervention might cause more harm than good. One without such training should use a cell phone call to 911 to report the body and stay on the line. The desire to serve as a Good Samaritan to those in need does not require exposing oneself to possible criminal threats.
Unfortunately, we have become fearful of rendering assistance to someone who seems to be in need because such an altruistic act might put us in jeopardy. This is not an irrational fear. Roadside injuries or accidents have been faked in order to rob a Good Samaritan who stops to help. In fact, faked accidents have become a common way to steal automobiles. So, persons of either sex risk themselves by offering assistance in unknown circumstances. Though most men would take such a risk to protect women from possible danger, it is generally better and safer to call emergency services. In the case that you describe, unless the person happening upon the body has specific medical training to offer general first aid, one's intervention might cause more harm than good. One without such training should use a cell phone call to 911 to report the body and stay on the line. The desire to serve as a Good Samaritan to those in need does not require exposing oneself to possible criminal threats.