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Sep 2024
27m 3s

The Happy Pod: Doggy paddling the waves

Bbc World Service
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We dive into the unusual world of dog surfing and meet some of the surfers who take part in the sport's World Championships. Also, why the British rescue team are revisiting Morocco one year on from the earthquake.

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