I do not understand the question.
Usually when a fish floats to the top of the water the fish is deceased, maybe from an imbalance in the PH levels of the water or lack of nutrition, etc. Hope this helps! let me know if i can help any further
Answer:
Ben was too preoccupied with getting the old man down from the cliff that he failed to protect himself from what Madec would do. Madec makes Ben strip down, give up his belongings, and go out without food or water.
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