While hiking in a national park, Gustavo found an injured wolf. He took the wolf home and nursed it back to health over the course of six months
Gustavo found the wolf to be "man's best friend," with a calm and receptive demeanor; however, one day while visiting Gustavo, Felicia was severely injured when it attacked her. If Felicia sues Gustavo for her injuries, what is the most likely outcome of the case?
A) Gustavo is not liable to Felicia, since he was a "Good Samaritan" in rescuing the animal.
B) Gustavo is not liable to Felicia, since he had domesticated the animal.
C) Gustavo is liable to Felicia for an intentional tort, since he purposefully brought the inherently dangerous animal home.
D) Gustavo is liable to Felicia for a strict liability tort, since he kept a non-domesticated animal at his home.
D
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