This is the heart-stopping moment Greek locals ran into the sea and swam to rescue boats to escape wildfires.
Dramatic footage shows volunteers of the Hellenic Red Cross hauling the terrified people aboard as a dark, ash-filled sky looms overhead and flames rage.
The rescue operation unfolded in Vrachneika, Achaia, after the blaze broke out at noon on Tuesday and continued to burn until Wednesday.
Fire crews in Greece, Spain, and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires, taking advantage of calmer winds that slowed their advance.
Much of southern Europe, however, remains at high risk under hot, dry conditions on Thursday.
