After giving trees a hug, an environmental activist from Ghana broke a record.
The Guinness World Record states that 29-year-old Abubakar Tahiru embraced 1,123 trees in all, at a rate of about 19 every minute.
Growing up in an agricultural hamlet in Tepa, Ghana, Abubakar became deeply interested in the preservation of nature.
After completing his undergraduate studies with a focus on forestry at one of Ghana's finest colleges, he relocated to Alabama, USA, last year to start his master's program at Auburn University.
One of Alabama's four national forests, Tuskegee National Forest is home to Abubakar's historic endeavor. The state is known for its abundance of lumber.
For the purposes of this record, a tree hug is defined by the Guinness World Record as a close embrace with both arms encircling a tree.There may be only one hug per tree, and if any tree is damaged, the attempt is deemed invalid.
He was attempting to break the record while fasting.
"It was very difficult not to be able to drink water during the attempt, especially considering the amount of physical effort needed."But in a way, this also worked to my advantage because I was able to complete the endeavor without having to stop for water breaks.Tahiru Abubakar said.
"Reaching this world record feels immensely rewarding," he continued.It's a heartfelt effort to emphasize how important trees are to our ecology and how urgent environmental preservation is.
About Guinness World Record
Guinness World Records is a global authority on record-breaking achievements. It was first published in 1955 by Sir Hugh Beaver, the then-managing director of the Guinness Brewery in Ireland. The book was created to settle friendly arguments and answer unusual questions.
World Records has become a household name, with new records set every year in various categories, including:
1. Human Achievements (longest fingernails, most hamburgers eaten, etc.)
2. Natural World (tallest tree, longest-living animal, etc.)
3. Unusual Talents (most hula hoops spun at once, longest duration without sleep, etc.)
4. Sports and Fitness (fastest marathon runner, most consecutive free throws, etc.)
5. Technology and Gaming (longest video game marathon, most likes on a social media post, etc.)
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