47 USC § 23
Injury to submarine cables in efforts to save life excepted
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
The provisions of sections 21 and 22 of this title shall not apply to a person who breaks or injures a cable in an effort to save the life or limb of himself or of any other person, or to save his own or any other vessel: Provided, That he takes reasonable precautions to avoid such breaking or injury.