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[2] The flagship was swept into a great cataract and the king was brought into extreme danger. With death staring him in the face, Alexander flung off his clothing and leaping into the water naked saved himself as best he could.1 His Friends swam with him, concerned to help the king to safety now that his ship was foundering.

1 Plut. Alexander 58.4, reported that Alexander could not swim.

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