29-year-old Abubakar Tahiru, a forestry student from Ghana, has become the talk of the town for his remarkable passion for trees. Recently, he broke the Guinness World Record for hugging the most trees in one hour, with an impressive total of 1,123 trees embraced. This feat took place at the Tuskegee National Forest in Alabama, USA and was captured on video by Guinness World Records.
To achieve this impressive accomplishment, Mr Tahiru had to maintain a rapid pace and averaged nearly 19 hugs per minute. Each hug had to be a full embrace with both arms wrapped around the tree without repeating or causing harm to the trees. Despite fasting for Ramadan and not being able to drink water during the attempt, Mr Tahiru powered through the challenge without breaks, displaying both physical and mental endurance.
When asked about his achievement, Mr Tahiru expressed his sense of fulfillment and emphasized the importance of trees in our ecosystems and the need for environmental conservation. Social media users have praised his dedication and resilience in achieving this feat. This extraordinary display of love for nature and commitment to setting a new record is sure to bring joy to anyone’s heart.