If George pushes Gary, who cannot swim, into a lake; Gary struggles and cries out for help; and George fails to assist, George can be guilty of a crime. Which omission would satisfy the actus reus requirement specific to George's situation?

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George's act of pushing Gary into the lake directly created the perilous situation for Gary, satisfying the actus reus requirement through the creation of peril.

If George Pushes Gary, Who Cannot Swim, into a Lake;