During a storm, Oberon sees from the shore that there is an expensive boat adrift in the river. The boat is being broken apart by the strong current and will soon sink if nothing is done immediately. Furthermore , it is difficult to tell from the shore who owns the boat. After expending much effort and several hours work, Oberon is able to steer the boat to a safe harbor. Although damaged by the storm, the valuable boat is still seaworthy and can be repaired. However, when Oberon discovers and then contacts the owner of the boat, the owner refused to take possession of the boat. Can Oberon recover the reasonable cost of his services from the owner of the boat? Explain your reasoning.