This is seriously cute, and probably every penguin lover’s fantasy!

Joao Pereira de Souza found the penguin, named Dindim when he was near-death. He was covered in oil, and it was unlikely he’d survive. Joao cleaned him up and nursed him back to health. 11 months later, the penguin took off, never to be seen again. Or so one would think.

Every year, the penguin comes back to visit Joao, swimming nearly 5000 miles to do so! Dindim greets him like family! Watch the video. So sweet!

-Kristin