In Weoley Castle, eight-year-old Freddie is being hailed as a local hero after stepping in to clear floodwater during last Friday's heavy downpours. The flooding, which left many roads impassable, didn't stop Freddie from helping out. In footage captured and shared online, Freddie can be seen removing debris from drains, allowing the water to clear away. His actions have resonated across Birmingham, with people praising his initiative and quick thinking.
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00:00In Wheelie Castle, eight-year-old Freddy is being held as a local hero after stepping
00:08in to clear flood water during last Friday's heavy downpours. The flooding, which left
00:13many roads impassable, didn't stop Freddy from helping out. In footage captured and
00:17shared online, Freddy can be seen removing debris from the drains, allowing the water
00:22to clear away. His actions have resonated across Birmingham, with people praising his
00:27initiative and quick thinking. Freddy's mum, Kyla, shared her pride after seeing her son's
00:32efforts acknowledged by the wider community. Freddy didn't hesitate when he saw the rising
00:37water on their road, using his energy to make a real difference. The community has already
00:43started showing their appreciation, with one local resident gifting Freddy chocolates and
00:48money. A fundraiser continues to gather support, with many eager to say thank you to the boy,
00:54now known as Wheelie Castle's Hero.