Ghana, May 10:
Abubakar Tahiru, a 29-year-old Ghanaian forestry student, is going viral for his arboreal affection. Mr
Tahiru smashed the Guinness World Record for most trees hugged in an hour, squeezing a whopping
1,123 trees in his arms.
The impressive feat, captured on video and shared by Guinness World Records, took place at the
Tuskegee National Forest in Alabama, USA. But this wasn’t just a casual stroll through the woods. To
qualify for the record, Mr Tahiru had to maintain a brisk pace, averaging nearly 19 hugs per minute. Each
embrace had to be a full-on hug, with both arms wrapped around the tree. The rules were strict: no-
repeat hugs and no harming the trees during the attempt.
This impressive display of dedication to both nature and record-breaking is a story that’s sure to leave
you smiling.
Speaking about breaking the record, Mr Tahiru said, “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.”
“Most trees hugged in one hour (individual) 1,123 by Abubakar Tahiru”, reads the caption of the post.
Since being posted, the video has collected over 9 lakh views and an array of comments. Social media
users applauded Mr Tahiru for his achievement.
