Journalist Sets New World Record, Hugs Tree For 24 Hours

A 23-year-old Ghanaian journalist, Abdul Hakim Awal, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest time spent hugging a tree.

Awal hugged a tree for 24 hours and 21 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 16 hours set by Ugandan environmental activist Faith Patricia Ariokot.

To achieve this feat, Awal had to remain standing and keep his arms wrapped around the tree for the entire duration without any breaks.

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Speaking about his achievement, Awal said his goal is to promote reforestation and nature conservation in Ghana.

Awal has vowed to plant a new tree for every minute his record attempt lasted, which means he will plant 1,461 trees. His record attempt has also led to the creation of a new title, ‘Longest marathon hugging a tree’, with the next person to attempt it being given two hours break per day.