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Dog’s effortlessly glides across water on skimboard. Watch viral video

A video showing a miniature Bull Terrier named Rufus riding a skimboard has gone crazy viral online and gathered millions of views.

Published on: Aug 29, 2023, 21:43:04 IST
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A video of a dog named Rufus riding a skimboard has left people both surprised and amused. The video posted on the Instagram page, @minibullrufus, dedicated to the Bull Terrier shows how he glides across water with absolute ease.

The image shows a dog named Rufus on water in a skimboard. (Instagram/@minibullrufu)
The image shows a dog named Rufus on water in a skimboard. (Instagram/@minibullrufu)

The Instagram video opens to show Rufus’ human pushing the board in the water to make it float. Soon after, the dog runs towards it and jumps onto the board. He then balances himself and rides. Throughout the video, the pooch keeps doing it over and over again. The way the dog effortlessly rides on the water will make your jaw drop.

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Take a look at this video of the skimboarding dog:

The video was posted a few months ago on April 19. Since being shared, the clip has gone viral. Till now, it has accumulated more than 4.9 million views and the numbers are quickly increasing. The share has also prompted people to post varied comments and questions.

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How did Instagram users react to this video of Rufus?

“I know dogs love doing funny stuff like their humans, but how do you even get started on this kind of training? Did your dog just look at you and say ‘oh that’s cool let me chase that board and jump on top’?” asked an Instagram user. To which, Rufus’ human took to the comments section and added, “We didn’t train him, he literally saw two young boys doing it and jumped on with them, then we bought him his own board.” Another person posted, “Dog doing better than me.”

A third expressed, “A sport I would love to see.” A fourth wrote, “This is so cool.” Some also reacted to the video using heart emoticons. What are your thoughts on this video of the water-surfing dog? Did the clip leave you stunned?

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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