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The climax of the film arrives as Strickland confronts Elisa and the amphibian man during the rescue at the canals. In a tragic turn, Strickland shoots Elisa, yet the amphibian man, powered by love and desperation, retaliates by killing Strickland. Their bond proves to transcend average human limits as the creature dives into the water, healing Elisa and revealing her true identity: she too has gills, suggesting she belongs to his world.