In an extraordinary feat of dedication to the environment, a 29-year-old forestry student from Ghana has set a new Guinness World Record for the most trees hugged in an hour. Abubakar Tahiru, a fasting student during Ramadan, managed to embrace 1,123 trees at the Tuskegee National Forest in Alabama while maintaining a brisk pace of nearly 19 tree hugs per minute.
Mr Tahiru’s commitment to nature and record-breaking was evident as he followed strict rules to ensure that no tree was harmed during his attempt. He had to give each embrace a full and genuine hug with both arms wrapped around the tree, and repeat hugs were not allowed. Despite these challenges, Mr Tahiru’s determination and passion for environmental conservation shone through in his accomplishment.
In an interview, Mr Tahiru expressed how rewarding it felt to break this world record while highlighting the importance of trees in the ecosystem and the urgent need for environmental conservation. His video has since received over 900,000 views on social media platforms and numerous comments from users praising his achievement.
What made this record attempt even more remarkable was Mr Tahiru’s physical exertion and lack of water during Ramadan posed significant challenges. However, he managed to surpass the minimum requirement of 700 tree hugs to become the first holder of this record. His perseverance and dedication to environmental conservation are truly inspiring.
Overall, Abubakar Tahiru’s achievement is not only remarkable but also serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards our planet’s preservation.
