(March 31, 1998) - SeaWorld Animal Care Specialists prepare J.J. for her release.

J.J. is positioned in to her custom-fitted transport sling.

J.J. en route to the Navy Pier at 32nd street in her animal transport unit.

Animal Care Specialists monitor J.J. during her 12-mile route to the pier.

A 120-ton crane is used to lift J.J. from her transport unit.

J.J. is moved to the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the Confier.

J.J. is transported to sea in the Conifer, a 180-foot
buoy tender.

At 10:17 a.m. PST, J.J. is released into the ocean about 2 miles off Point Loma, CA.