IT'S been pretty hot and sticky lately - and these deer had the perfect way to cool off.

The three and a mate were spotted taking a dip in the Bridgwater to Taunton Canal between the recycling centre at Priorswood and Swingbridge at Bathpool earlier this week.

Jess Spearman couldn't resist taking a photo of them, although their camera-shy pal made off.

Jess said: "They were swimming happily along. I watched them get out and go running into a field."