From:Howie Cooke and Shekinah Leigh's photo.

She's free!! the whale is free and yes the SW rescue team deserve to be congratulated on pushing through and and not giving up

Shekinah Leigh feeling relieved

After yesterday's disappointing failures, caused in part by the unnecessary limitations imposed by Qld National Parks & Wildlife, today the Seaworld team really pulled out all the shots. With persistent and consistent effort, along with a growing sense of the timing needed for success, the beautiful Palmy Whale (that we are calling Hope), is free! I also wanted to acknowledge the great effort by Sea Shepherd supporters & friends last night, not allowing government rules and regulations stop the passion of the people to do what is right! They lived the truth of "bad things happen when good people do nothing". Their show of people power and the ability to stand up to bureaucracy & intimidation, at its lamest, I believe, gave Seaworld permission to go all out this morning in their attempts to rescue. So thank you everyone who helped, supported, prayed, sent love & good vibes. It was all worth it in the end