Australian town crier crowned as world’s loudest person, at 122.4 decibels (opens original article in a new tab)

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian air conditioner cleaner, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's loudest person after shouting 'now' at 122.4 decibels, surpassing the previous record set in 1994.

• Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's loudest person.
• McGrail-Bateup's shout of 'now' reached 122.4 decibels, breaking the previous record of 121.7 dB set by Annalisa Flanagan in 1994.
• The sound level of his shout is comparable to a chainsaw, jet aircraft taking off, and an ambulance siren at close range.