Updated: Fri Nov. 14 2008 15:28:16

ctvbc.ca

Surrey, B.C. school teacher Sarwan Singh calls it a gift from God.

Measuring 2.36 metres - or seven feet, seven-and-three-quarter inches - Singh's lengthy beard has won him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records

As reported by the Surrey North Delta Leader, Singh set a world record for the longest beard by any living person in front of about 200 people at Surrey's Akal Academy on Tuesday.

It was measured while Singh stood on a stool.

He is a married man with two children.

Still, Singh, has a lot of growing to do to catch up with the late Norwegian Hans Langseth. He holds the all-time record with a beard that measured 17.5 feet. Langseth died in 1927.

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sayo
It doesn't seen pretty to me!

Raj
I guess he doesn't really need a scarf for the winter!

Goatee
Good thing he's a teacher and not a heavy equipment operator, that would be a serious safety hazard.

wow
how glorious!

jasmeet jhajj
he have very good looking.
its the god gift.

Ambar Ashley Jhinderwal
Congrats to the Mr. Singh for making it to the record books and for being a proud member of Canada at the same time. Best regards to you Mr. Singh!