The heatwave is driving both people and animals to seek refreshment. On Krk, a small roe deer was captured entering the sea, while a red warning has been issued for Karlovac.
As Croatia swelters under a heatwave that will peak tomorrow, August 4, 2026, with forecast temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius in the Karlovac area, a heartwarming video from the island of Krk shows how wild animals are coping with the heat. In Stara Baška, a small roe deer decided to find relief from the unbearable heat in the same place many tourists do-the sea.
The video, posted by Kanal Ri and filmed by Denis Galjanić, shows the deer cautiously approaching the shore, taking a few steps into the water, briefly cooling off, and then calmly returning to land and continuing on its way. Although the entire scene lasts only a few moments, it was charming enough to quickly grab attention on social media.
While such a sight may seem unusual, during extreme heat, wild animals often seek ways to cool down and access water, so they can be spotted near coastlines, rivers, or other water bodies. The video from Stara Baška further demonstrates how nature can surprise us, while also highlighting the special nature of these chance encounters when animals are allowed to continue their journey undisturbed.
According to L. Grčić's report for Radio Mrežnica, sunny, stable, and very hot weather will continue through the end of the workweek. A red heat warning has been issued for the Karlovac area for Tuesday, when temperatures could reach 40 degrees Celsius in some places. It is still too early to predict the first cooldown, but some models suggest the possibility of showers towards the end of the week, specifically on Friday.
