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Dolphins seen leaping in waves as temperatures soar

Dolphins leap in sea off Cullercoats Bay as England enters in fourth sweltering heatwave
  • A pod of dolphins was filmed leaping out of the water in Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside, on Wednesday.
  • The sighting occurred during the UK's fourth heatwave of 2025, with temperatures reaching 34C on Tuesday.
  • Sun seekers were enjoying the balmy temperatures on the nearby beach when the dolphins appeared.
  • A yellow health alert was issued for most of England from Monday to Wednesday due to the heatwave.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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