Teens use 'excavator water ride' to beat the heat

A group of young Russian adrenaline junkies have risked life and limb to entertain themselves on a hot summer's day.

A group of Russian teenagers have been caught on camera taking a wet 'n' wild ride on an excavator

A trio of Russian boys have become a viral video sensation after they combined a creek and an excavator to produce an improvised water park ride.

The video, uploaded on YouTube, depicts the three teenagers huddled together in the massive bucket of the earth mover, before it begins to lurch back and forth, dunking them in the water repeatedly.

The thrill-seekers enjoy the makeshift ride for several minutes and escape unharmed - but viewers are definitely recommended to not try this at home.