A report on the story of Captain Spyros Kasimatis was featured on the main news broadcast SKAI on the evening of Thursday, August 21. The report covered the dramatic rescue of dozens of people from Limniona, Kythira, during the major fire on July 26, as well as the online fundraising campaign to repair his boat.
Through footage and eyewitness accounts, it was emphasized that Captain Spyros, aboard the tour boat, Glass Bottom managed to help free approximately 140 people, including the elderly, children, infants, and pets, as the fire was dangerously closing in on the beach.
Captain Spyros himself spoke on the main news broadcast, describing the difficult moments:
«My boat was the only large one that could get close to the shore. When we left, we had to move quickly because the smoke had started to drift onto the beach. There were already passengers having trouble breathing, including infants and young children.».
The actor's testimony was also presented on the show Emilios Hilakis, who emphasized:
«Spyros put his work tools to use for the benefit of the public. In essence, he worked for us, not for the Coast Guard. He rescued 140 people.».
The damage sustained by the vessel was also presented, as well as the online effort to raise the 75,000 euros to repair it. According to the report, more than 700 people They had already responded within ten days, even offering small amounts, with Captain Spyros saying, visibly moved:
«Children who work as waiters and don't make much money gave me 5 euros. These are the most valuable donations.».
The coverage of his story on SKAI News shows that Captain Spyros’s case has transcended the island’s borders and is now resonating throughout Greece, highlighting both his self-sacrifice and the wave of solidarity that has surged around him.
