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What can I use to shoot the monster?

  • 1 of 7: Your slingshot isn't going to work; you'll have to use a firearm.
  • 2 of 7: It's not easy to shoot the monster.  Mina must have the loaded gun in hand before clicking on the water where the monster resides.
  • 3 of 7: Use the cross-hairs to sight on the monster as it swims back and forth.
  • 4 of 7: If you wait until it leaps out of the water, it will be too late.
  • 5 of 7: You must shoot while it is still in the water, and only its fin is showing.
  • 6 of 7: This may take several tries, as it can be tricky.
  • 7 of 7: If you cannot shoot the monster after several tries, you may wish to try another method of getting rid of it.