Expression: 'As he walked, water splashed on him uo to his knees.'

[Tom]

Hi

Could you please tell me if you find the following sentence correct and natural? If not, please make it appear so.

[Mister Micawber]

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If the context permits, I certainly think that 'from the ground' is redundant. I could boil it down to 'as he walked, water soaked him to the knees'-- if it fits the situation.
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