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Originally Posted by Islander
What if that swimmer was 50 feet from a properly lighted boat at anchor?
What if their canoe, with a light, had overturned and they a waiting for rescue.
What if instead of just laying there they were kicking their feet to rise out of the water, waving their arms and screaming at you at the top of their lungs. And they are 151 feet from shore.
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Darwin rules apply in most of these situations. You take on additional risk by going out at night. A swimmer 50 feet from their properly lighted boat is taking a risk that they can hear a boat coming and get back in time. An overturned canoe at night is already in the running for a Darwin award, and hopefully their luck will turn so no boats run them over. Same thing with the person who is waving arms and screaming. They are hoping for a break and most will be lucky. If they get run over, its a bad day for all. We all take risks. Some more than others. What is a high risk for one may be a calculated risk for another.