A group of kids, known as the “Tremendous Twelve,” became heroes when they guided police to two fleeing burglary suspects using a clever tactic. The children, aged six to twelve, were on an Easter egg hunt near Capel, Surrey, when they spotted a police helicopter circling overhead.
“We feel really proud – it was awesome,” one of the children said, recalling the moment. They saw a man running along the edge of a field, trying to hide by wrapping his jumper around his head. Despite their efforts to yell and signal the pilot, the helicopter pointed in the opposite direction.
Then, one of the children suggested, “Let’s get into an arrow,” and they quickly positioned themselves on the ground in the shape of an arrow, pointing toward the suspects. Within a minute, the helicopter turned and followed their lead, resulting in the successful apprehension of the burglars.
The story of their quick thinking and teamwork has since gone viral, earning the Tremendous Twelve widespread praise.