Tuskegee National Forest: A young man from Ghana sets a new Guinness World Record for hugging trees!

29-year-old forestry student, Abubakar Tahiru from Ghana, has recently broken a Guinness World Record for hugging the most trees in one hour. He successfully embraced 1,123 trees at the Tuskegee National Forest in Alabama, USA. The record-breaking feat was captured on video by Guinness World Records.

To achieve this impressive accomplishment, Mr Tahiru had to maintain a rapid pace of 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.

Mr Tahiru expressed his sense of fulfillment at breaking the record and highlighted the importance of trees in the ecosystem and environmental conservation. Social media users have praised his dedication and resilience in achieving this feat, which is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.