Abubakar Tahiru, a 29-year-old Ghanaian forestry student, is going viral for his tree-dwelling affection. Mr Tahiru broke the Guinness World Record for most trees hugged in an hour, squeezing a whopping 1,123 trees in his arms.
The impressive feat, captured on video and shared by Guinness World Records, took place in the Tuskegee National Forest in Alabama, USA. But this wasn't just a walk through the woods. To qualify for the record, Mr Tahiru had to maintain a brisk pace, averaging almost 19 hugs per minute. Each hug had to be a full hug, with both arms wrapped around the tree. The rules were strict: no repetition of hugs and no damage to the trees during the attempt.
This impressive display of dedication to nature and record-breaking is a story that is sure to make you smile.
Speaking about breaking the record, Mr Tahiru said: “Achieving this world record feels incredibly rewarding. It is a meaningful gesture to highlight the crucial role of trees in our ecosystem and the urgency of environmental conservation.”
“Most trees hugged in one hour (individual) 1,123 by Abubakar Tahiru,” the post caption read.
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Since the video was posted, it has amassed over 9 lakh views and a string of comments. Social media users applauded Mr Tahiru for his achievement.
What made his record attempt even more difficult was the fact that he was fasting during Ramadan and therefore could not consume water, Guinness World Record said in a press release.
“Not being able to drink water during the entire attempt posed a major challenge, especially given the physical exertion required,” MR Tahiru told GWR.
“However, this also turned out to be helpful in a way, as there was no need to pause for water breaks, allowing me to continue the attempt uninterrupted from start to finish.”
With an average of one hug every three seconds, Abubakar easily surpassed the minimum requirement of 700 to become the first holder of this record.
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