TBILISI, Oct 28 - A former wrestling champion has used his left ear to pull a 7,734 kilogram MI8 helicopter more than 25 metres in the former Soviet republic of Georgia.
Lasha Pataraia earned a place in the Guinness World Book of Records yesterday by pulling the military helicopter a total distance of 26 metres and 30 centimetres.
Pataraia, a 27-year-old former wrestling champion in Georgia, set the record on his third attempt.
``I am very happy and satisfied,’’ Pataraia told AP Television, as he received congratulations from friends.
Pataraia said he hoped to soon break the record again.
``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.