Sunday, October 28, 2007

Georgian man breaks record by pulling helicopter with his ear

A Georgian man earned himself a place in the Guinness World Book of Records, on Saturday, by pulling a 7734 kilogram (17,015 pound) military helicopter using just his left ear.

Lasha Pataraia, set the record by pulling a MI8 helicopter a total distance of 26 metres (28.4 yards) and 30 centimetres (11.8 inches).



Pataraia, a 27 year old former wrestling champion in Georgia set the record on his third try.

"I am very happy and satisfied, I intend to double the weight and pull the helicopter with two ears. I hope to do that in one year's time," he said.

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