Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
STORY: The Peruvian government says this man is 124 years old
If proven true, it would make Marcelino Abad the world's oldest living person
(Julio Mendigure Fernandez, Executive Director of Pension 65) "We are here with Marcelino Abad Tolentino, better known as "Mashico." He is celebrating his 124th birthday. What a blessing."
Authorities say they are helping Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification
Abad was born in the small town of Chaglla in 1900
He says his secrets to vitality include a diet rich in fruits and lamb meat
The Guinness World Records currently lists the oldest living man as a 111-year-old Briton
The oldest living woman is 117
