Bravery Award For Great Glen Pub Owner
Written by HFM News on 31st January 2025
The owner of a pub in Great Glen hailed a hero for saving a woman trapped in a flooded car has been recognised for his bravery.
Cimi Kazazi from the Italian Greyhound waded through freezing waste-high water to rescue the driver, when serious flooding hit the village earlier this month.
Cimi (centre) receives his award from Pubwatch’s Mark Worthington (left) and Jeremy Scorer (right) from awards sponsor Hospitality Industry Training (HIT)
His heroic actions have been recognised by the National Pubwatch organisation, through a ‘Star Award’.
It was presented to Cimi at a ceremony also attended by representatives of the emergency services and he spoke to HFM about receiving the award:
The rescue on January 6th was captured on video and Cimi made national news for his act of bravery:
Mark Worthington from National Pubwatch presented the award and spoke to HFM:
(L-R): PCSO Natalie Goodall from Market Harborough Neighbourhood Policing Team, Cimi Kazazi and Dean Thornton, District Manager for Leicestershire Fire & Rescue
Cimi’s Restaurant & Hotel was closed for 10 days whilst the flood damage was repaired, with the local community and people from further afield coming to his assistance to get his business back up and running.
Dean Thornton, District Manager for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “While we’d always urge the public to call 999 in an emergency, and not to enter flood waters themselves, we recognise the quick-thinking and calm actions of Cimi in rescuing the woman trapped by flash-floods outside his pub, was a selfless act of bravery, and we’d like to thank National Pubwatch for arranging this award for him.”
Sgt Pete Jelbert from Market Harborough neighbourhood Policing team said: “Congratulations Cimi on showing outstanding bravery in the face of a dangerous situation.
“Your exhibition of selflessness is an example to us all.”
The woman rescued, who wishes to stay anonymous, has since returned to the pub to thank Cimi for his actions and given him a gift.
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