Ghanaian student breaks record by hugging over 1,000 trees
Abubakar Tahiru, a 29-year-old environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana, recently set a Guinness World Record by hugging 1,123 trees in one hour. This unprecedented feat has set a benchmark for environmentalists worldwide, challenging anyone willing to surpass this extraordinary achievement.
8:28 AM EDT, April 28, 2024
During the event in Tuskegee National Forest, Alabama, USA, where Tahiru is studying, he hugged an average of 19 trees per minute, setting a new Guinness World Record. His primary goal was to spotlight the importance of forest conservation.
"Achieving this world record feels incredibly rewarding (...) It's a meaningful gesture to highlight the crucial role of trees in our ecosystem and the urgency of environmental conservation," the 29-year-old expressed.
Tahiru disclosed that the most daunting aspect of his attempt was the necessity to quickly transition between trees while ensuring each embrace complied with the stringent criteria set by the Guinness World Records or risk disqualification.
Remarkably, the 29-year-old undertook this challenge during Ramadan, when he abstained from drinking water, which did not deter his determination to succeed.
How to qualify for an official Guinness World Record
To secure his place in the Guinness World Records, Tahiru had to follow strict guidelines, the most crucial of which was that no tree could be hugged more than once.
Additionally, a hug was defined as encircling the trunk with both arms without inflicting any damage. Failure to meet this requirement would lead to disqualification, compelling Tahiru to proceed cautiously during his record-setting endeavor.
