Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world’s loudest person at 122.4 decibels

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the loudest person after shouting 'now' at 122.4 decibels, surpassing the previous record of 121.7 dB set by Annalisa Flanagan in 1994. The record was achieved in a Canberra radio studio and is part of his role as the official town crier of Canberra.