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Watch now: Tucson's Semba, Penzi and Nandi the elephants take a swim to cool off
- Courtesy Reid Park Zoo
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Elephant matriarch Semba takes a swim with daughters Penzi and Nandi on July 4. Semba taking a dip is a rare sight, according to the zoo. Instead, she enjoys to dust with dirt and spray mud on herself to keep cool and protect her skin. Video courtesy of Reid Park Zoo.
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Based on how hot it was Monday night, expect heat close to 100 when the city's fireworks show at "A" Mountain begins at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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