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Tigers hosed down in heatwave

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Tigers at the Isle of Wight zoo have been hosed down to help them keep cool as the south of the UK swelters.

Head of the cats section Paul Bailey oversaw events as some of the zoo's visitors got involved in the spraying as well.

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