Udupi, Dec 1: Gopal Kharvy has entered Guinness Book of World record by swimming across a stretch of 3.08 kms with bound hands and legs.
With hands and legs tied in chain, Kharvy swam from St Mary's island to Malpe beach in 2.43 hours on Sunday morning.
Guinness Officer Pradeep Patel has confirmed the entry into the prestigious book of world records after witnessing the entire feat.
The glorious episode was also witnessed by various dignitaries including Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji, Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake, MP Jayaprakash Hegde, MLA Pramodh Madhwaraj and others.
The Guinness officials had already inspected the stretch that Mr Kharvy was supposed to take.
It may be recalled that Kharvy's earlier attempt to make it to the world records failed because then, a GPS camera were not installed.
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