'Clever' dog leaves people in stitches as it's spotted surfing along a beach

We've all been soaking up the sunshine this weekend after another heatwave sent UK temperatures into the 30s once again. It wasn't just us Brits who flocked to beaches and swimming pools to cool down either, as our furry friends have been making the most of the waters too, as Cornwall Live reports.

And one dog, in particular, has gone viral on Facebook for his water-based antics after he was spotted by gobsmacked beachgoers at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, on Saturday sitting on a surfboard and making his way gracefully over a gentle wave. The black Labrador rode the surfboard all the way to the shore before standing up and getting off the board like it was nothing - where he was then greeted by his very impressed owner.

The dog was spotted surfing on the Cornwall coast (Facebook)

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A video of the dog's watersporting abilities was posted to the Newquay group on Facebook, where it already has already amassed almost 500 shares and 200 comments - with many stunned by the pooch's surfing prowess.

Kerryn Groves, who shared the video, wrote: "Just a dog surfing like a pro on Fistral today. He was absolutely loving surfing with his dad."

While commenters were quick to heap praise on the gorgeous Lab, as one person said: "What a clever chap!"

And another wrote: "That's brilliant!"

While a third posted: "How cool is this?!"

According to Cornwall Live, temperatures at Fistral beach hit 29 degrees Celsius this weekend, and the warm weather combined with the nearby Boardmasters festival brought hundreds more to the area than normal.

And according to one commenter on Facebook, the dog's stellar surfing performance should have been enough to see him walk away with the top surfing prize.

Meanwhile, we've recently shared several tips on keeping your dog safe during this incredibly warm summer weather, including how to get your furry friends to drink more water in a heatwave, and why you shouldn't shave their fur - despite the common belief.

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