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Surfing's growing in popularity around the world, but in California, the US, it's a tiny black goat called Chupacabrah who's showing first timers just how to ride the waves.

It was while searching online for surf lessons that Kimberly Van Donsel observed the adventures of Chupacabrah.

Surf instructor Dana McGregor came up with the idea of getting goats to hit the waves, and it's earned him the title the 'Goatfather'.

After acquiring a goat to keep the weeds down in his backyard, McGregor and his first animal - 'Goatee' - became inseparable, and so he decided to share his passion for surfing with his companion.

It turned out that Goatee had natural skills on the surfboard, and when he experimented with other goats, he realised they were equally happy on the water.

Once McGregor started uploading their adventures on social media, a brand new business venture was born.

The Surf Goat Day packages include a surf lesson, board rental and a surf ride together with a goat.

For tourist Elizabeth French, it was a very memorable experience.

First-time surfer Rebekah Abern was instantly aware that she was dealing with an experienced surfer, judging from the way it balanced so professionally on the board!

She couldn't help comparing herself to the goat surfer.

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