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These radical rodents are no kooks in the water – they’ve been riding tubes in the Hawaii’s famous swell since their owner taught them to surf.

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Fin and Tofu, both one-year-old, have no fear as they catch four-foot waves and are even on a special diet to stay in beach body shape.

Crowds flock to watch the expertise of the white rats as they pop up on the crest of a glassy beach break and get barrelled without wiping out.

Owner Boomer Hodel, 14, said: “Running on a wheel isn't enough for Fin and Tofu - they like a more extreme rush. They love surfing.

"When they first started they were pretty shaky and would fall off quite a lot, but now their balance is so good they fall off less than most human surfers.

"Fin's favourite trick is a tube ride - where the wave breaks over him and he rides through a tunnel of water.

"Sometimes he falls off his board and I have to take him back to the beach to warm him up with a towel. But he is always raring to get back out there.

"The first time I took the rats down to the beach it was to give them a wash because they were all dirty. But they loved the water so much I had to take them back.

"It also keeps them in great shape. I've put them on a special surfing diet as well which has really boosted their performance.

"I give them high protein, low carbohydrate foods. Rats are natural swimmers and have a very adventurous spirit."

Boomer takes the rats surfing twice a week for 20 minutes at a time. They ride on one-foot surfboards he made for them with the help of some mates.

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