Jean King's thrilling adventure began when Joel Pereira de Souza, a Brazilian fisherman, rescued him from a beach covered in oil and on the brink of death. After Joe, our nurse, Jingjing back to health and released him into the wild, he thought their paths would never cross again. But the Penguin had other plans. Each year he embarked on a daring 5000 mile swim to reunite with Joel, defying the odds and capturing the imagination of people around the globe. Their extraordinary friendship, forged through adversity and fuelled by mutual respect, was nothing thought of miraculous. Gene King's annual pilgrimage became a symbol of hope and resilience, showcasing the remarkable bond between humans and animals. Their story inspired countless others to believe in the power of compassion and the magic of unlikely friendships.