“He’s alive” shouts Mahmoud as he swims to rescue an unidentified person drowning in Brussels Canal. The drowning person fell into the canal by accident!
Mahmoud’s colleagues filmed the entire incident. “I was so pleased that the guy responded. I was happy that the guy was still alive and I had rescued him". The victim is still in hospital and is in a bad way.
“You are a hero” his colleagues shout. “I really welcome his act that shows such great respect" says his manager. Mahmoud works for the Brussels refuse agency and saw his act of helping people as a continuation of the service he provides to the people of Brussels.