2 baby seals bound together by net

Discarded fishing nets, also known as ghost nets, are a worldwide problem for marine life. Our Cape Fur Seals at Pelican Point are unfortunately also affected by this particular kind of ocean pollution. Activists Naude and Antoine from Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) came across two seal pups who were trapped in the same net. The smaller baby seal was so wrapped up in it, we weren't sure if he was even alive.
They managed to capture both seals and cut them free with our Leatherman Raptor Scissors. The net had already started to cut into their skin, but both animals will make a full recovery.
Our oceans are treated like rubbish dumpsters. We need a change in legislation to make it a punishable crime to throw rubbish into the ocean. Entanglements like this one are all due to human negligence and could be avoided. 🦭
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[@retribution999]

I can't stop watching these. Something wonderful about seeing the seals liberated and running free realizing they've been helped not harmed.

[@geewill]

I couldn't agree more.

[@mimossaa6360]

It makes me smile everytime I see them run happily away in the funny way they have!

[@sonamsamal7333]

Same here

[@robertbrown374]

Ya its so nice to see

[@PYTHAGORAS101]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@aliceschwartz9251]

Toni you have a kind seal voice….and Naude your sighs are so full of concern. What a team

[@mai_world]

I love that Tony talks to them like puppies. Amazing work team!!!

[@大森もと子]

Thank you for your help. I will never forget your kindness. Please continue your activities. I support you.

[@bmlgmk]

Let’s all take a moment to also appreciate the athleticism and agility of these men. They run full speed across sand while jumping over moving pups, and gripping a camera between the teeth. Much respect to you for those skill too gentlemen!💯

[@HistoryisBoss]

I thought it was a mask lol, camera makes more sense

[@mircat28]

Running and excellent eye sight! I'm watching on my phone with glasses and having a hard time seeing. You guys superhero skills!

[@Dawn-dx6sr]

I appreciate their great work!!

[@Plantlover344]

Hero's!❤

[@minivictor1193]

That's right

[@stephaniekolsut5478]

Blessings unlimited to everyone at OCN (& their supporters!). 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ericac.4316]

Thank you guys for all you do and for caring!!

[@anncollins8190]

Yes, another amazing rescue. I love how Tony talks to the seals and caresses them to comfort them. Great job guys.

[@tommytube268]

Days away from terrible death, the seal didn’t appreciate your work but many of us truly do. Finally able to feed themselves again!

[@jaykb6587]

I was wondering if they would have drowned each other...

[@bhadreshthummar1367]

That seal who ran with a new energy made my day...

[@Mike99Nine]

And mine too😁

[@marierocher4422]

Yeah a happy customer ☺️

[@marie-christinedelcharleri9538]

I like the way Antoine speaks to the puppy, very empathetic. Love you guys. Thank you for your dailywork.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching!

[@ВиталияЕфимчик]

Низкий поклон вам , добрые люди ! Вы делаете нашу Землю красивее! Храни вас Господь

[@LaurensPP]

Imagine all the seals and other animals all around the world that are constrained in human garbage at this very moment. Most of them will not be as lucky as all the little fellows on these beaches. So sad.

[@Trazynn]

True but this colony is situated right next to a fishing harbour. Of course there's more of these scenarios across the globe but the cause and effect are in very close proximity in this case.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is why we post. People need to say no to single-use plastic and fish. Period.

[@Trazynn]

28% of all plastic weight in the oceans comes from ships, fishing and aquaculture: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-22939-w

[@goofydog2]

@@OceanConservationNamibia You state; "say no to single-use plastic and fish." So you are saying 'no fish?' What do you mean by that? Thanks for you wonderful work...

[@팔지성도성스러운]

I'm so proud of you . My heart will be warm. The world has become a more beautiful place, because of you . Thank you. I'm touched.

[@Monjagetitonya]

I hope y’all have or should collect all the entanglements you’ve collected from saving these precious seals and make a huge ball … to show when you can to groups just how much these seals and other ocean creatures are impacted by pollution! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And I love the way Antoine talks to the seals! The love y’all have shows so much! Blessings! ❤️🙏

[@РиммаБабаева-о3з]

Я восхищена Вами,вы не только спасаете животных но и море от мусора !!!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@s.h.8228]

Well done guys. The pups I'm sure were very happy to get out of that mess.. so glad that the weak pup got his energy back once the net was cut. He could breathe again. Poor little one. 👍💕

[@WRobertson1947]

These guys are heroes in my book. They to really love these animals!

[@skull_and_bones.]

But greed is killing these animals, greed for fish and money.

[@Eric_the_miserable_midget]

In everybody’s book they are heroes. A lot more heroic than teachers.

[@BalingMusicFactory]

You're absolutely right, this is true heroes!

[@norvillerodgersspeaks]

@@Eric_the_miserable_midget teachers are still pretty cool.

[@codijo-myalaskandog122]

They're ANGELS... I'm thinking the SEALS, after they get into the sea, think so too. ❤✊

[@william21186]

Petting them and reassuring them that they will be ok gave me goosebumps....👍👍

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

OMG! Those poor babies are so lucky your team are heroes!

[@mjremy2605]

Another happy customer 😂😂😂 What a burst of joy to see these baby seals liberated from deadly trash. Thank you guys for the formidable rescue work you do every day. 💖💖💖

[@t.nicolejones5410]

Thank you guys SO much for the work you do. 💜💜💜

[@ninarohrer6425]

I have just started watching all of these videos and you all are my heros. What you do to save these beautiful animals just fills my heart with hope for humanity. I wish I had money to donate to all of the wonderful people out there, doing these amazing things to save our planets animals from our own careless behaviour. Those beautiful eyes and faces just melt me. I see why you do what you do. Thank you for caring so much.🥰🥰🥰

[@zerocurve758]

Just knowing that human beings like you guys exist, and care for our friends in the animal kingdom, makes my heart warm.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

I felt so much relief for the two pups, omg, poor things! What a life saver you are both, literally! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💖

[@nomohakon6257]

"Huh, i can breath easy now... what the heck.. oh, right, escape!"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😊

[@13vatra]

Right? That last check for line pat down on his neck brought him back to reality and he booked it.

[@heatherchiuffo5375]

🤣

[@elizabethingram9784]

You’ve saved them from such a horrible death. ❤️

[@AliciaQuality]

What you're doing is incredible noble work!

[@jaykb6587]

And dangerous!

[@lu.w.991]

Бедные животные сколько терпят боли страданий. Кошмар ужас. Ребята дай Бог Вам здоровья силы. Благое Ваше дело. Мир Вашему дому. Благодарю Вас за каждую спасенную животинку.

[@dickkickum]

The way that you guys comfort the seals is so cute 🥺

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:)

[@Cechil55]

It was most comforting and heartwarming.

[@rektralph6778]

@RoseMarie Hogan We as humans lost touch with nature and its so sad to be witness to. Dumping toxic waste and garbage in our oceans, hydrocarbons being pumped into our atmosphere... As a human being, I'm disgusted that we let it get this bad.

[@zaxi_e1974]

Ok, that’s cool and all... But this is about baby seals being stuck in fishing nets? I think you may be responding to the wrong conversation, lol.

[@shirleycochrane8788]

I love when they tell us the seal relaxes when they allow it to breath...always makes me cheer. Keep up the good work! Amazing vids

[@crystalheart9]

I hope those poor little guys had enough strength to recover. Great job by you guys, thanks so much for helping these seals.

[@harrys8617]

Thanks on behalf of all the seals and other animals that you save. God bless you.

[@Sahil-Singh.]

जब भी आपकी वीडियो देखता हूं.. पूरी तरह संतुष्ट होकर जाता हूं.. इन बेचारें सीलों को आज़ाद करके आप ना सिर्फ इन जानवरों पर, बल्कि मानवता पर भी बहुत उपकार कर रहे हैं.. Love you team OCN..

[@Anonymouthful]

"Ill just toss a bundle of useless net overbord, what harm could it possibly cause?"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yep... Exactly.

[@Terra101]

Is this really what is happening tho?

[@Anonymouthful]

@@Terra101 Well alot of times its these fishing vessels dragging absurdly long fishing nets across the sea floor with bits of it breaking off I guess.

[@jerrygsvt]

This is the reason why I’ve been cutting up the rings on those plastic holders that connects cans of soda since I was a kid just to avoid this from happening to any wildlife.

[@iloveamerica1966]

@@jerrygsvt you could also stop drinking soda- the fructose is killing you like the nets are killing seals.

[@keeperw.s6327]

"It's ok, baby," I'm sure you're angels. I think this rescue operation is really cool. Good luck to you who are warm-hearted!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@jerrygsvt]

Ocean Conservation Namibia - How do you guys fund this?

[@TheNesbittExperience]

“I love you guys so much!” - Seal

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@khaterascott2286]

Tony is such a gentle loving soul. He always talks so lovingly to each of these beautiful seals 🦭 ❤❤

[@scruffysmommy]

There is a special place in Heaven for you guys!! Thank you so much for all that you do for these precious animals!! They can't say thank you.... so in behalf of all the seals you have saved they thank you from the bottom of all of their hearts. God bless you. 💕

[@Надежда-п9ы4щ]

Огромное спасибо ребятам,смотрим и очень жалко животных,а когда на море, на природе отдыхаем и бросаем пакеты, короче мусор, то не думаем, что также в беду попадет голодная зверюшка, сколько буду жить фантик от конфеты не брошу на землю.Очень полезное ваше видео,может быть люди задумаются,что происходит от брошенного пакета, обрывка веревки. Сибирского вам здоровья, кавказского долголетия!!!

[@ГалинаРузанова-ю8в]

👏👏👏

[@margaretkennedy6256]

You guys should feel good about yourselves every single day. You are awesome!

[@islandbirdw]

I love hearing their calls within the group when their sound like a bunch of sheep or something. Thanks to these hero’s the seals are getting help. This is what’s called courage dedication and unconditional love of these creatures.

[@isla4953]

I like how affectionate the long haired guy is with the seals when he's trying to calm them down. These guys balance each other out pretty well.

[@jayATUK]

I agree. His name's Anthony

[@lmae989]

Unbelievable and horrific. You guys are my heroes. Thank you times a million.

[@elenashlyk]

1000000000 к вашей карме!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏 Сразу спасли две жизни! Есть люди созидатели, это вы!!!!! Обнимашки!!!!!

[@Елена-ц7о7д]

УБЕГАЮТ, , ДАЖЕ СПАСИБО НЕ ГОВОРЯТ ! ! ( ПРИКОЛ )

[@Gigi-14]

Thank God you guys spotted that! I’m always worried when you guys are running and some of the pups don’t move, that those pups are dead 😱 I’m signing up for a seal watch with a local group here. I will not forget to bring a bag for garbage I find. 😊

[@terriconfer1646]

I'm the same . Addicted to watching these guys saving these seals. It's so satisfying watching the freed seals running back into the ocean! Thank you, fellas for your efforts!

[@mariae.santiago620]

I can not verbally express the joy in my heart watching you both saving these precious animals.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@sire7493]

I feel so bad for the poor seals. There just swimming one day and they get caught and there is nothing they can do. Bless you people!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@nancybusso6171]

Wonderful rescue!!!🦭🦭

[@878tailor]

I can't stop watching the cut & free things. You guys are doing great helping many lives. 🙏🙏🙏

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

What a beautiful thing to watch. Naude & Tony, GREAT JOB. THANK YOU for saving those young seals♥️♥️ You're both so special, in the best way😊❣

[@germantorres4205]

You restore my faith in humanity and act as an signpost, of what to do, to us all. Thank you and, please keep shining the light on our collective failures.

[@shonnalabreche165]

What I like most is they talk to the seals in gentle tones

[@viruh7316]

Bless your hearts, you guys are heroes and we need more people like you.

[@SummerofKittyLove]

Every cut of every string I feel such a relief!

[@nancysexton545]

I found myself clutching my fists, full of tension until the last cut...

[@kvs7284]

"Another happy customer " cracked me up 😅👌👌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:)

[@flo8422]

It run away and didn't give you a tip!

[@shakuntalarawat1471]

Great job brother 👍👍

[@mariae.santiago620]

Thank you for sharing, but most importantly thank you for caring enough to save the seals. God bless you for your good deeds.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@debrahowe313]

My God you are absolutely incredible, God bless you all, the lives you save are so precious, thank you for your compassion, hard work and love for these wonderful animals,

[@elss8717]

It always makes me feel good to see a rescue like this. Well done guys.

[@ceciliag2929]

Jeez they probably wouldn’t have lasted too much longer tangled up like that.

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

Good comments

[@hannah1948]

i know, one of them was already nearly dead.

[@PIXELSURPRISE]

“I think this ones almost dead.” Almost dead one instantly animates:”I’m not dead yet!!”

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:) He was getting dragged, this is why Naude thought he was not alive anymore.

[@RennieAsh]

2:51 an you, you ok? _*Net wobbles in agreement_

[@TheDoctorinspector]

I THINK I'LL GO FOR A WALK!

[@PIXELSURPRISE]

Joey Broadway ahaha!

[@barsoom43]

@Pixel surprise! LOL... I feel happy!

[@sueperry9327]

I get the biggest kick out of how Tony talks to these pups! Love what you’re doing to help them, God Bless all of you ❤️🙏

[@graveyardfox8134]

bless your hearts for helping and saving these beautiful and adorable seals

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@АлексейСмирнов-о8щ2ф]

Спасибо вам за то что спасаете этих животных.

[@НаташаНаташов]

Да, ребятки стараются! Выкладываются по полной! На бегу высмотреть, поймать и помочь животному! Супер молодцы !!!

[@ОльгаЖукова-п9х]

Спасибо вам, молодые люди!!!

[@dmitriy8639]

Пару слов в поддержку спасения животных!

[@simplydifferent7712]

Tears in my eyes when they were released, especialy the first one 😢❤️. Thank you so much guys!

[@SUSSEO]

One of the channels where you don’t skip commercials

[@blackcountryme]

donate or buy some merch.

[@kateemiller2682]

I found your channel last night and I have already watched so many of your videos. Ohh, my heart breaks for these poor seals, god knows how long they’ve been tired up with some of these nets and fishing line😢🤦🏻‍♀️. The way you save these beautiful creatures and give them a new lease on life warms my heart beyond words can express. Thank you for doing this selfless work and looking out for our beautiful seals 😅💜💜💜💜💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ItalyTordy]

Poor seals, if it wasn't for you they would be dead, thank you

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

For sure. Our pleasure.

[@Majestyc1968]

@@OceanConservationNamibia You are really the greatest heros 👍

[@ЛюдмилаМирошниченко-х9ч]

Огромное спасибо замечательным ребятам, браво!

[@gmaellen5530]

Tony is always so kind to the seals. Thank you, guys, for what you do!❤

[@Plons0Nard]

I still get tears in my eyes, 9 months after. You are a lovely bunch of guys ❤🤝🇳🇱

[@sandiewilcox4001]

I Don't want to even emagine what would of become of them if the both of you weren't there!!! Thank you for all that you all do!!! MAHALO from Hawaii!!!

[@bartekb5780]

I literally feel pleasure out of thinking how relieveing it must be to these pups

[@lindaa6090]

"Its ok your safe " what wonderful words

[@RagingBlock]

Are the seals scared of drones? Could you fly over them to spot potential entanglements? Like the new mavik even has a zoom lense.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are trying to raise the money to buy one.

[@Sue474]

@Brian Bickle I was thinking the same thing. I think a lot of people don't donate thinking "I can afford so little that it wouldn't make any difference", but with 150,000 subscribers, even only $1 from every one would make a huge difference.

[@Sue474]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Please tell me how much the drone you want (i.e. most suitable) costs.

[@gamaespacio]

@@OceanConservationNamibia How much do you need? Would be happy to pay for a good part of it

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks guys! The drone we want is the DJI Mavic Zoom. The next obstacle will be to get a permit to fly within the national park.

[@Maureenswelsch]

I want to thank you guys for the hard work of capturing and safely releasing those sweet seals. You are their guardians….

[@nipperzipper]

i never get tired of watching them run free! watching you cut this time was extra the satisfaction!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It was very satisfying for us too.

[@jomomma8291]

There are no words that could possibly describe how so very very awesome you people are!!! Please keep up the amazing work!

[@ederlifortunato5681]

It is so sweet the way the guys talk with the seals. "It is ok, don't bote"

[@peterwilliams1363]

This is by far the worst these seats are trapped & if not for these 2 Rescuers they’ll be helpless to help themselves... you are all their 👼🏻 😇 Angels. 👼🏻 , I Salute you & Thank you for your time & Effort to set them free of Stress & Agony..

[@catarinaelisabetevidocomun2201]

Os seus pais devem ser pessoas especiais para criar pessoas como vocês. Obrigado por existirem.

[@marianneapers1136]

THANK YOU SO MUCH AMAZING GUYS , WE ANIMALLOVERS LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOR RESCUE THOSE WONDERFULL SEALS , THANK YOU AGAIN ♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@jayneluke6814]

What a fantastic job you guys do for all those seals! 👏👏

[@Amiliana82]

It is so extremely sad there are enough of these incidents for so many videos... Great work guys!

[@josevalentinortegamunoz7659]

Cuídense mucho. Faltan seres humanos como ustedes en este mundo. Gracias por su labor y un abrazo.

[@panchojunior352]

Oh noo!! I can’t think if you didn’t see these poor baby seals!!Thank you so much guys!!🙌🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We went blind, not knowing what we would find. Glad we did run. Our pleasure.

[@hinas_for_life]

Thank you so much for saving so many beautiful seals. God bless you all!!

[@rebeccaphelps3196]

Multiple blessing to the both of you 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@ziwonyzyciawziete7912]

Dziękuję za waszą pracę ❤️🏆

[@brendacarlson6575]

You have are an amazing team and you all have a place in heaven. Saving all those seals from certain death ..It must be very sad to see the suffering that the seals have to endure because of us humans who are throwing away garbage into the oceans. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to saving the seals.

[@DarrenHarrison7160]

Whenever i need a pick me up i come and watch a few of your rescues. Hand on heart you lot are amasing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@rogerwilco2]

Yes, me too.

[@mmercier0921]

Many people love and appreciate this. Too few actually do it. Send them money, they could use a few high end drones for spotting and hearding... and a payroll to get more help.

[@Mama-Ames]

I don't know if I feel more angry or more heartbroken... to know such a mess could end up in the ocean & nearly kill these magnificent creatures. It makes me ashamed to be a human being.💔😔💔

[@radhikanair8731]

Thanku guys. You are Angels out there for these poor creatures. 🙏

[@julieandrea318]

I love these guys! On behalf of the seals, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@nurshuhada1587]

I always love Antoine's pep talk with the seals.. Always helping me with the anxiety too while you're rescuing them😁🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Oh cool, my pleasure :)

[@ninak.8067]

Yes, I feel the same way 😊

[@mariaestelaaguilarbertolon9644]

Somos IMPAGABLES ESTOS RESCATISTAS!!!!! DIOS LOS BENDIGA POR TANTA DEDICACION Y AFECTO QUE LES DAN A LOS ANIMALITOS INDEFENSOS Y VÍCTIMAS DEL CONSUMO IRRESPONSABLE. GRACIAS

[@atg239]

KZbin keeps recommending these videos and i can't stop clicking on them! Poor seals...

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed. Thank you very much!

[@Anubhavika2504]

You all are my favourite creator on KZbin....you don't just only save animals but also reply to all your supports.....hats off to bthis beautiful work....we all can't do anything from here except appreciating❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much! You can spread the word about our actions!

[@Anubhavika2504]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I am doing the same....many of my friends have subscribed you and regularly like your videos

[@KotaJeewithe]

@@Anubhavika2504 you can also donate on their official website if you want to. I did it as a bday present for my mum & again as a bday present for my sister :-)

[@phyllisstrider2998]

Yes I love it that you reply to us. Make us feel closer.

[@abdullahnoori93]

What a beautiful job, love you brothers ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@tcoladonato]

Wow, I was biting my nails! So relieved the pups are free, but not as relieved as they are! 💙

[@EXOWill]

These fellas deserve some sort of award for their kindness.