- Truphena, the Kenya Guinness World Record Holder for hugging tree
Endures rain and pain in 3-day tree hug marathon.
By SCM Reporter I Wednesday, January 28.26
A Kenyan nature-lover has branched out into the record books after hugging a tree for a staggering 72 hours straight.
Truphena Muthoni proved she was no “sap” by clinging to her leafy companion for three days and three nights, shattering the previous Guinness World Record. While most of us struggle to get through a rainy afternoon without a brolly,
Truphena braved lashing downpours and chilly nights—all to prove that “nature is family.”
The marathon hug session saw Truphena remain upright and attached to the bark through exhaustion and the elements. Under strict Guinness World Record (GWR) rules, she had to remain standing and maintain her embrace, with only minimal breaks allowed for biological necessities.
”I wanted to show the world that we are one with the environment,” a weary but beaming Truphena told onlookers as she finally stepped away from the trunk.
“When the rain came, I didn’t see it as a hardship. I saw it as nature washing over us both.”
The feat has sparked a frenzy on social media, with fans calling her the “Mother of the Forest.” It also has people asking: just how far would you go for a moment of GWR glory?
While some Brits might settle for the fastest time to eat a jam doughnut (without licking their lips!), Truphena’s endurance test has set a new bar for eco-warriors everywhere.
Background: The Rise of “Eco-Records”
Truphena’s achievement isn’t just about physical stamina; it taps into a growing trend of “environmental endurance” records.
The Previous Mark: Tree-hugging records have gained popularity as a way to highlight deforestation and climate change.
The Rules: To qualify for a GWR “Longest Marathon Hugging a Tree,” the challenger must be awake and in a standing position, ensuring their arms are wrapped around the trunk at all times.
Kenya’s Record Streak: Kenya has been on a roll lately with GWR attempts, ranging from longest cooking marathons to massive tree-planting drives, as the nation seeks to put its cultural and environmental passion on the global map.
