John happens on a person in a shallow cove with his foot hopelessly wedged between two pieces of coral. John observes that the tide is already rising and the person is fighting to keep his head above the rising waters. Knowing that the person will drown before Life Care can arrive, John decides to cut the person's foot off to keep the person from drowning. This is an example of what type of defense?

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This is a clear example of the necessity defense, as John is acting to prevent a greater harm (the person drowning) by cutting off the foot. The Good Samaritan Defense would not apply, as John is not acting in the scope of his professional duties, and the Bad Samaritan Defense is not a recognized legal defense.

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