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Bloke: A surfer, a traveller, a balloon diver and an ultimate survivor

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Cape Town – The internet is packed with viral content but today it was these four blokes that caught our attention.

From travelling the world, to diving into a giant water balloon, to surfing an epic wave to making things in the wild using no modern tools or materials – these guys made us go: “WTF?”.

Bloke, a Channel24 spin-off site for guys and the people who love them, takes a closer look at the viral stories that made headlines today.

HERE ARE 4 STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:

(Screengrab: Instagram/@iamsivn)

Siv on travelling the world and his bromance with Janez!

Sivuyile Ngesi is South African television's undisputed Energiser bunny - a TV presenter with a six pack and unrivalled energy that sees him going, going and going. (Read more here)

WATCH: Chris Hemsworth is just a normal bloke that likes to surf

Nobody was prepared for this dude’s epic surfing skills. The Hollywood star is a pretty decent shredder in the surf.  (Watch the video here)

WATCH: Dude climbs into giant water balloon

Dan gets inside one a giant balloon filled with water! Then we get to see it all end in slow motion, of course. With an unexpected "cherry" on top. (Watch the video here)

WATCH: Dude’s epic primitive technology YouTube channel is a viral hit

This Aussie dude has a YouTube channel in which he shows off his survival skills using only primitive technology. (Watch the videos here)

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