Penguin Swims 5000 Miles to Visit This Man

This is a heartwarming story about a penguin who swims 5000 miles every year to visit its favourite human.

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Along the picturesque coastlines of Brazil, an injured Magellanic penguin, now fondly known as Jinjing, found himself struggling for life.

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On the brink of death due to oil coating its feathers, the penguin’s fate took a positive turn when a kind man named João discovered him.

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João not only cleaned Jinjing’s feathers but also nursed him back to health.

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But what’s astonishing isn’t just this act of kindness. It’s the unbreakable bond that blossomed between the two.

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But little did he know...

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Every year, without fail, Jinjing swims an incredible 5,000 miles. Manoeuvring through the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Did you know? Magellanic penguins are native to the chilly climates of South America.

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