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Who says you need an ocean to surf? Just when you thought you’d seen it all, now I bring to you a video of river surfing.

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Did you drop your cell phone in the lake? Did you fall into a trout stream with your GPS in your vest? Most of us have soaked expensive electronics before. The good news is there might be a chance you can save your phone the next time you take it for a swim.

The first thing you should do is pull your submerged device from the water and face the reality that it might not survive the dunking.

After your device is out of the water, remove the battery as quickly as possible. Don’t worry about turning it off; pulling the battery right away is essential. Next, wipe and soak up any excessive water on the outside of the phone or other gadget.

This is when things get a little weird, the next step is to try sticking the device in the fridge. I know it sounds strange, but the refrigerator acts as a dehumidifier and enhances the evaporation of water from the little crevices and crannies. Let the gadget sit in the fridge for 24 hours and then pull it out and allow it to warm up to room temperature. Reinstall the batteries and attempt to power it up. With a little luck, you will be back in business.

If you find yourself executing these steps repeatedly, you may want to be on the lookout for the waterproof phone we discussed previously.

Instructables has a great post on how to waterproof your digital camera on the cheap. A simple zip-lock bag is the secret behind this one. This could be quite useful for you outdoor photographer’s that go anywhere near liquid. I have yet to drop an expensive camera in a lake or stream, but I have come close a few times. I imagine it would be a true bummer to give that brand new Digital SLR a bath.

The how-to is on instructables.