VIDEO: Dolphins join surfer for amazing ride

VENTURA, California -- Amazing drone video shot off the coast near Ventura shows a pod of playful dolphins swimming alongside a surfer.

The video, which was taken Wednesday, shows Thousand Oaks firefighter Alden Blair surfing the waves as dolphins surround him.

A big thanks to Craig Badger -- who shot this video and shared it with us!

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