Cap. 16 Art. 1033AExemption in the case of rescue or assistance.

Notwithstanding the provisions of articles 1031, 1032 and

1033, any person who causes damages in the performance of a rescue or in the course of assisting another person whose life or personal safety is in clear danger, shall not be liable for any damage caused in the course of the rescue or of giving assistance to the person who he rescued or assisted or tried to rescue or assist, to that person’s property or to third parties or third party property:

Provided that, the person performing the rescue or granting the assistance above mentioned shall be liable for acts performed with malice or gross negligence.