Bearded Wonders on World Competition

There was a hairy moment or two at the weekend as the biennial World Beard and Moustache Competition got underway.
After a few bristly rounds, David Traver from Anchorage, Alaska, was crowned the victor for his stunning woven beard and down-turned moustache.
The prize beard measures over 20 inches long and was cultivated over a period of two-and-a-half years, before being plaited into the shape of a snowshoe.
It won Traver a commemorative gold pan and a salmon fishing trip.