A pair of emus found the perfect way to beat the heat as they were spotted cooling off in the water at Hertfordshire Zoo.
The giant birds took a dip as soaring temperatures gripped the country, providing a light-hearted scene for visitors.
The magnificent sight comes as the UK continues to endure an intense heatwave, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal averages.
Forecasters have warned that the hot conditions are set to continue throughout the week, with some areas expected to exceed 35C.
Wednesday was officially confirmed as Britain’s hottest June day on record after temperatures reached a scorching 35.8C.
The previous June record of
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