How many times did he swim across the river?

two

Explanation:

Although this passage is seemingly long, essential information for answering this question can be found at the beginning and at the end of the passage.

The passage opens with the description of the first swimming across the river. The following lines describe the nature, the view and the surroundings. And, finally, the passage ends with another swimming across the river.

That makes total two swims across the river.

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