Half-Life video game question

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I realize this might have a factual GQ-type answer, but it’s so unimportant that it seems out of place there.

Twice now I’ve played up to the big dam with the Apache helicopter. Here’s the problem. The HL hints web site I found tells me to use the crossbow to kill the water monster in the dammed lake. This is after you get captured and all your weapons are taken, though. How do I get a crossbow to kill this thing?

Does anyone remember or know of a place that might be able to tell me?

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If GameFaqs can’t help you, you could just run for it. One of the faqs walkthroughs says there’s another crossbow before you get the Gauss Gun, but I have to admit that I didn’t exactly scour the site to help you. Sorry.

The crossbow is certainly the easiest way to kill 'em, but they’ll take damage from whatever you have. The pistol is one of the few weapons that works underwater. If you’re feeling brave or lucky, you could just jump in and hope to get past before they notice you.