Six baby penguins, which were injured or sickly before their rescue, were freed at a beach in South Africa today (December 31) following a few weeks of rehabilitation.

Footage captured in Mossel Bay shows the moment the little penguins run to the water after being released at the shore.

''Emotions where high and everyone could not have been happier to see the penguins run for freedom,'' the filmer said.

Rescue penguins show incredible strength as they run for freedom. These baby birds are being release by S.A.P.R.E.C seabird rescue and White Shark Africa volunteers, the people who helped heal the birds from there injuries and illnesses.
Emotions where high and everyone could not of been happier to see the penguins run for freedom.

Clip was shot in Mossel Bay South Africa.