49 Funny Photos of People Just Trying to Survive the Summer Heat

If all of the heatwaves and forest fires haven’t yet made it clear—the summer this year was an extreme one... just like the ones before it. And unless you’ve been living under an especially cool rock, you probably spent a lot of time making sure you're drinking enough water, lounging in the shade, and praying for cooler weather.

Our team at Bored Panda has collected some of the most powerful photos from the past few summers to show you just how bad things have gotten and how everyone—person and animal alike—is trying to keep the heat at bay. Scroll down for our compilation of pics, but be careful, they practically radiate heat.

Read on to find out how you can protect your health in the heat, and how you can help your canine companions avoid heatstroke. Vet Catherine Burke, from the PDSA, the UK's largest veterinary charity, walked Bored Panda through the symptoms to look out for in pets and how to cool them effectively. You'll find her expert insights below. "It is important to be aware, whilst any dog can develop heatstroke, flat-faced, overweight, giant-breeds, thick-coated, very old, and very young dogs are most at risk," she warned.

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