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Dog refuses to leave fountain amid severe European heatwave; video goes viral
short by Ankush Verma / on Thursday, 25 June, 2026
Amid severe European heatwave, a dog was seen refusing to leave a fountain, with its video going viral on social media. At least 48 people have died in France from drowning since the start of the heatwave while trying to cool off, authorities said. Meanwhile, more than 20 people across Germany have lost their lives in swimming-related incidents.