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Comment author: Raemon 16 August 2012 06:47:54PM *  1 point [-]

Random question (not expecting expert quality answers here, but curious)

If you have only minimal first aid training and no particular combat training, you are in a mostly deserted area, and you hear a gunshot somewhere nearby but out of sight, what do you think the rational altruistic response?

Edit: In this scenario, you either don't have a phone, there are no police in the area, or otherwise "easy way out" are not available. You can choose to whether and how to help by yourself, and that's it.

Comment author: [deleted] 16 August 2012 08:08:36PM -1 points [-]

Call the police and run?