McConaughey breaks collarbone

Showbiz

09:30 04 January 2006

Matthew McConaughey has broken his collarbone while surfing.

The handsome actor was riding waves off the Costa Rican coast over the festive period when he lost his footing and was sent crashing into the waves.

Luckily, McConaughey quickly got to shore after realising he had sustained an injury. His concerned lover Penelope Cruz immediately rushed him to hospital.

It is not yet known how long the 36-year-old actor will take to recover from his injury.

Last month, McConaughey rescued a little girl from a coyote.

The heartthrob actor spotted the animal circling the terrified tot and her mum as he walked through a Los Angeles park and quickly rushed to the aid of the frightened pair.

The 36-year-old star managed to scare off the coyote by shouting and running at it.

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