2 Baby Seals Rescued Side by Side

While driving at Pelican Point in Namibia, Naude and Antoine from Ocean Conservation Namibia (www.ocnamibia.org) noticed a young seal pup entangled in a big ball of thick fishing line. The pup was on the move towards the sea so the activists lost no time in jumping out and chasing him. Naude managed to catch the pup by hand, while at the same time Antoine caught a second pup that was running past him, with a white plastic packaging strap stuck around her neck.
The pup Naude had was extremely bound up in the line, and it took them a while to free him. The line was so tight that they struggled to lift it enough to cut it off.
As soon as the lines were off they went to Antoine's seal, still waiting in the net. The net got full of sand, causing the zipper to jam up. They decided to rather pull the seal out and work on her free-hand. Naude managed to cut the strap with his Leatherman Raptor shears without getting bitten.
Thanks to all the extremely generous donations from all over the world, our new net is currently being built in Seattle and will hopefully be ready for use soon. 🦭
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[@SpinTwistPaintRig]

New seal: Whoa! What's goin' on?? Veteran seal: Don't worry, they're bad hunters. We always get away. 🤣👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@raymondrak961]

They may be bad hunters but the seals are better off

[@WillaHerrera]

They let us go when they realize we aren't big eggplants 🍆

[@vruth23]

@@OceanConservationNamibia You are the Best Hunters

[@keelyjohnston19]

I had a meeting at work yesterday and showed some of your videos thay are putting a new policy in that the packing straps have to be cut up and disposed of properly. I'm so happy I hate speaking in front of people as I'm hearing impaired but this is really important.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Good on you! Could you please send us an email at [e-mail].

[@lakehuron7733]

@keely johnston Absolutely brilliant--Way to go!!!

[@ferdytacomaboy3628]

You are lucky, the place I used to work at, people with disabilities were gotten rid of.

[@stevenhulbert7540]

@Keely Johnston-well done! That takes bravery!

[@icturner23]

Well done!

[@curiouse6609]

Collecting trash and saving animals at the same time? It couldn’t get better.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That’s right!

[@canadianlady777]

Ocean Conservation Namibia ...but you shouldn’t have to if those on the ocean would only throw their garbage in a bin...Make the oil rig operators accountable some how...These acts are selfish and ungodly...

[@sauce918]

@@canadianlady777 good luck doing that

[@phoenixflamegames1]

Canadian Lady you know that most of the plastic in the ocean does not come from people on the ocean right?

[@marshwetland3808]

@@phoenixflamegames1 Pretty sure the fishing line does, though, and that's most of these rescues.

[@saltyp123]

Billions for war....but these guys still have to scrounge to get a net. Priorities----use your vote. And hit up their funding site in the description

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@ColdToesNow]

I am a patron, it's literally the price of a cup of espresso each month. It's disappointing that so few have signed up.

[@SilverSamurai12]

Thanks for reminding me. Donated now. Not much but it's something for now...

[@miboogaroo]

Finally did too... will have to look at the patreon side as well, to do so, on a regular basis

[@mlight6845]

I have been saying I would donate, too. And I have at last!

[@seraphinaalderlead5089]

Someone: so what's your job? These guys: SEAL NINJA

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@inatick5057]

I'm glad to see your arm is healing well.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@LovingKitty711]

Yea it looks good!

[@childofgod7023]

Yeah I was just thinking the same thing, then I seen that pup turn and almost bit him... I was thinking, No not again!!! 😅

[@chriskim3415]

I've been showing these heartwarming videos to my two girls 5 and 8. We have been picking up at least one trash from our daily walks. Thanks for the positive influence - a proud supporter

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much! This is why we post!

[@thegrossgrief]

Each like is a cold beer for Naude and Antoine. You're amazing guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@prospero4183]

Its always weird how they sound like growly sheep.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@ewaleokadia76]

At least seals don't headbutt you😉.

[@ewaleokadia76]

@@mikejensen4238 True. They bite like dogs according to Ocean Conservation😀. At least, they aren't great whites 😬.

[@waynegroves6922]

I'm thinking the same thing - they sound like a flock of sheep in the background. :)

[@Liquessen]

And wet farts.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Here's your next t-shirt: "Tony, Bring the Net!" with two seals chasing after Tony & Naude, with the last seal carrying the net. 😁

[@Smith-he6bg]

@Frances M yes!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@TheJennyWalaShow]

You guys make it look so easy, but I know it's not. Just another great rescue.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed. Thank you very much!

[@birdman3323]

Naude, in training for the always popular “cape fur seal jumping”

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@CallieMasters5000]

It's Namibian version of Frogger.

[@id10t98]

New Olympic sport!

[@J2982able]

@@id10t98 Nah, it wouldn't be fair to any one going up against Naude and the rest of the amazing people at OCN.

[@roseypeach8363]

I shared on Twitter. Maybe this video catches the attention of Saturday surfers and the brunch crowd. Thanks for saving these innocent seals.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for sharing!

[@chicagomade3198]

As fast as you guys are I know why now, they are fast and if they hit that water it’s over! They are gone! Great work Gents!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That’s right! Thank you very much!

[@silverpurkat]

This should be an olympic sport!

[@sa9861]

silverpurkat I hope you’re joking.

[@silverpurkat]

S A Am I sure what you mean by that but if you think about it. You are getting awareness out to the world, get exercise, develop a safe skill set and saving the seals/wildlife as well as the planet. I would prefer people would stop all at once throwing trash in the sea but we both know that would be unrealistic there.

[@chrisnotap]

Good to see your bite injury is healing well.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@CallieMasters5000]

When Naude grabs the seal with the big bite wound on his arm, the seal gives him the side eye look like "damn, Freddy got you good in the arm last time! I won't bite you this time."

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@heidim6468]

You have to admit these guys word daily in danger of getting seriously hurt. The job they are doing is so wonderful helping all these beautiful seals that would of died without them. Please donate.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@canadianroxy]

Support these guys any way you can, watch the ads, donate to their GoFundMe or/and join their Patreon!! They do so much and save hundreds of these guys every year!! Sheesh that first one was tightly bound... and glad you managed the second one without the net. Definitely hope you get a new one soon. You are all awesome!!!✌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@stripedhyenuh]

Just gave 20 bux, hope that helps contribute toward the new net

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you so much for your support!

[@MsStormygale]

Some of the seals are fiesty...you guys handle them well 💗💗💗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Until they are too strong!

[@stevespawn1]

I like to hear the seals in the background audio doing their calls-great job guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Flowershark]

Naude's poor pup was all wrapped up and a couple of those loops were so tight! I don't know how he could breath and soon he wouldn't have even been able to move. Thank you again and again for saving these animals from such a terrible fate. Yay for a new net and I'll be watching the live stream tomorrow!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! See you tomorrow then!

[@shattovitelli6474]

Solders of the God. Настоящие Борцы за свободу!!!

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Another amazing day of seals, rescues- I thank you on behalf of the seals and all living things the benefit from the removal of dangerous items from their environment!🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@toboinc567]

MAn with some of them, when you finely cut off that line around there neck. It seemed deep down he could take a deep breath again. It's sad that these man-made things mess with marine life so much. Thank you for your hard and continue work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Be the change. Help marine wildlife by banning single use plastic and seafood from your life.

[@ender7071]

This channel is blowing up and that makes me immensely happy.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@marshwetland3808]

Yeah, I'd like to see the stats on this channel since it was featured on reddit a few days ago.

[@keeperw.s6327]

Wow, that was a great timing! OCN seems to be growing with a more experienced rescuer.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@manoahlundu3380]

I feel like Toni's GoPro has been in the sea more than I have 😅

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

For sure!

[@FlashyJackie1]

Me too, hahaha!

[@CallieMasters5000]

One of these days, a seal is going to steal it!

[@nancybusso6171]

That first seal took a big breath when that last line was cut! Wonderful rescues!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That’s right!

[@tinamclaughlin1991]

New net! Keep saving, I will try to get money for supplies and send it!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@girlieannebay-as323]

Go go guys!! Hope you save more seals 🤗🤗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@sloogitwoogi]

Thanks for the amazing work you do!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@emm_bee]

Glad this was in my recommendations! I’m definitely subbing to this channel. Amazing teamwork from these two fellas! Greetings from California, USA 🐻 ☀️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much and welcome!

[@martinmartin8666]

Great job guys..the first one looked like didn't have much more time if you didn't save it..

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

The breathing was for sure affected.

[@commercio3564]

Interested to see what the Net 2.0 will look like. A more reliable zipper, tougher outer net material etc. It's a valuable asset for sure in the capture of the seals.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@steven.h0629]

What's the price of that huge Seal Net?

[@marshwetland3808]

THis one is already 2.0, I think. I saw an earlier news item where they had a blue net. But, yeah, this net is looking rough and they need a new one soon.

[@steven.h0629]

I was asking with reference to donations in mind, not in the respect that I personally need one.

[@subhiksharaghuram5072]

Your videos make my day ❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@subhiksharaghuram5072]

😀

[@NiduDingsda]

I told you,... Before X-Mas 250k YT-Button will coming,.. I love u guys,.. Thx ❤👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@shaeshae5610]

You can tell the seals are getting Comfort every time you cut a line they take a deeper breath

[@ramonakreutle7953]

Fantastic work💪 can't wait for tomorrow's Live streaming 🤩 keep going....

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@fairtoowell9503]

wounds looks like its healing well bro, keep at it😎👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@alejandrabazanzarate3132]

Que bien otros lobitos salvados!!! Felicitaciones 👏👏👏👏

[@cynthialeyva5122]

You both looked like you were on Dancing with the Stars on that last one! Some quick maneuvers! Naude, you wound still looks nasty.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@user-sk4fb9ep9s]

Вы спасатели во Славу Божию .Не всем дано ,в основном вредим миру.Спасибо Вам с радостью и слезами на глазах.

[@TangentOmega]

Another great day guys 🌊 🦡🦡🦡 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Draciux]

Su trabajo es muy admirable, gracias por rescatar a esos hermosos animalitos y por hacernos el día a muchos :) excelent job guys!! :)

[@kranwa15]

I hope your channel get more subscribers, the world need to be educated not to trash the ocean.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is why we post!

[@SinatraF76]

Great work as always ! Thank you for the rescue 💗💗💗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@dmitriy8639]

Пару слов в поддержку спасения животных !

[@zulufromhell]

When the seals run back to the water, are they saying "Thank you, humans!" or "So long, suckers!"?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Not sure!

[@sarahrombotis9281]

It's amazing how well you guys handle those seals, or sea lions. God bless you. Thank you for your help on trying to save our world by saving those animals. Im only ten so my grammar isn't great. :P (Your videos are great!)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much! They are Cape fur seals 😉

[@bobfdes8741]

Sarah, very good you liked this post, please share it with your young friends... so that they also learn to care for nature.

[@marlonino7]

Hola

[@ElGreco55]

We can see the bite on your arm is healing Naude, good!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@lakehuron7733]

Brilliant as always. You are saving these animals from a fate worse than death--that first seal looked like it was just days from that line cutting into him/her. Heart felt thanks to you both.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@CG-kf5vh]

You’re angels on earth. My respect and admiration.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@grisocabeza397]

it's amazing how fast they move! and how strong they are...

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Incredible!

[@janicehamm3474]

That first seal looked like a present with a bow on top! A very painful present-bet he was glad to be unwrapped

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@roybarron5289]

Nice to see Naude healing well :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@dannyaguila2762]

Happy to hear you're getting another net! Great work!! 💙💙💙💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@kendrabarnes6873]

I just love knowing the fact that the seals must feel relief when you guys cut that netting or whatever it is I know it sounds crazy but it's like a relief on me😊

[@MohamedAkhbar]

God sent you guys by His means to help those animals in need. Keep up the good work guys.

[@nicklager1666]

when you said good boy to Antoine i expected you to shout good puppy to him. :D

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@drumdude123]

Do you fellas need another net? That one has been heavily used! PS thank you for all that you do

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Watch the video with sound 😉

[@linakhoe8471]

They do need a new one so help with donation if u could ;)

[@drumdude123]

Silly me! Haha

[@fairydustlight3489]

Fantastic rescues as always. Wonderful news about having a new net made. So proud and grateful for all that you do for the seals. Much love.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@jackiblair7932]

Thanks for doing that and speaking up even though it was difficult for you. For several years I have been cutting up those plastic holders for soda and beer. The reason was because of a volunteer who rescued cats. She brought into the vet’s office two beautiful white feral kittens that had ingested those plastic holders. Since watching you guys I now cut plastic bags in half lengthwise (no rings) and I cut off the zip lock closure and cut that up.

[@sathitalaksanakij2004]

I love the way Antoine said to the seal. It ok puppy you gonna be ok don’t bite don’t bite. 555 love it

[@davidbradshaw1582]

Normal service resumed brilliant ☝️👍🏾

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@pjprice8050]

I worry that you are bare footed doing this. I also don't know how you don't get bitten on the legs by the others seals. I see them hissing and trying to bite as you run through them. The world needs more people like you. Thank you for your service to the earth!

[@goodandevil8505]

Τhese awful fishing lines! You did your best once again! Thank you guys! 💟💚💙💛💜

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@andrewfrost8422]

12:00 seconds into the video clip,,, It’s quite funny when the seals suddenly are woken and realise there sunbathing session has been halted by humans charging through the group. Greta work guys. 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@abdielsan1169]

They are true Angels. 🌎😇😇👏👏💪👍♥️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Oksana-mw9vj]

These animals are so beautiful, such beautiful fur they have.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@jakobc9348]

wow that packing strap was like a trickshot, that was something, i did not think you got it at first.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We had to try!

[@steviefox6646]

Another lil bendy guy! Love you guys! God bless all! QUEEN Creek, AZ

[@phoenixflamegames1]

Every single time I see that wound on your left arm I am remembered how much you guys do for these guys. Keep up the amazing work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We will!

[@SteveOO7]

Thank you so much for your hard and dangerous work. It's great that you exist 👍

[@KotaJeewithe]

Glad to hear that the new net is coming soon. I hope the donations help with it & also for the other equipment you guys need. Keep up the good work guys. Stay safe.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We will!

[@moya7433]

Thank you so much for helping them!!! I do respect you so much!!! Please stay safe!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@elainedeoliveira5375]

Muito obrigada 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷

[@trishdefreeze8280]

I have nothing but respect for you guys and what you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@sammcdonald769]

Looks like that left arm is healing nicely. 😁

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@marykuga4589]

Let’s see……jogging to keep fit..don’t need it…..running down entangled seals and dragging them up the beach….no bench press. Holding down a bull seal who is in pain and scared……no need to lift weights…jumping in cold water to catch a pup..no need for ice plunge….there you all go…..gold Medals at the Olympics…iron man competición…in the bag. I think I heard that you guys do not have formal training, just instinct and compasión and Antoine was a part of Greenpeace. Thank you all for making us aware of the horrible problem in these oceans.

[@reginapoli6819]

Deus abençoe vocês. Uau!👍👍👍😘👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚💛💙

[@debbiehartwell9711]

You guys are like super hero’s thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job and rescuing those beautiful seals I wish you all the luck in the future keep up the good work I’m sure there are many more seals that need you 🙂👍❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@vasanthisc2422]

Good job, thank u all 👏👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@passed_12]

When rescuing 2 pups work on them next to each other so that the other pup can see what’s going on. You guys are doing great!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

And get bitten by the other one? No, thank you.

[@tessjones5987]

Thank you .

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@DaleDamian]

*The female one was feisty. Antoine should have said his magic words “it’s okay puppy” 😁* *Can’t wait to see you guys using an improved and upgraded net. Glad you are on the mend Naude.*

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@brendatajik6150]

Excellent teamwork! Even with the workout net.🥰

[@prateektayal6895]

that was the quickest strap cut in the history of cuts!! :P

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@janicesantana7536]

Meu Deus q sofrimento embrulhada nisto td!! Q alívio pra elas.Parabéns continuem fazendo o bem...

[@patriciahamilton1188]

Thankyou

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Groovypedia]

You guys are Rockstars! ❤️🤘

[@FlashyJackie1]

Wonderful rescues! I can't believe you've reached 207K so quickly, you just broke 200 a day and a half ago. Word must finally be getting out about the amazing work OCN does, and your exciting videography is very appealing. Love you guys, and can't wait for the live Q and A tomorrow! 🇨🇦🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! See you soon!

[@marijagajski9800]

thank you, you are great.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@ratagris21]

Seal says "aaargh aaargh I would run faster if I wasn't entangled."

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That’s right!

[@melaniexoxo]

Naude has become even more bold since his bite 💪🤜🤛

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@CallieMasters5000]

He's doing the Hand Of God move with his left arm so the seals see his big wound.

[@globalview7218]

Ahhhhhh, soooo satisfying! thank you guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@timduvall4910]

Looks like Naude's arm is healing nicely. Just a small triangle spot now.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@monivelazquez5234]

Flap, flap, flap, splash! I love that sound when they reach water, free at last !!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@fannycraddock99]

So pleased to learn that you are having a new net made :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@lydiasanz6854]

Naude me alegro que ya tengas el brazo mucho mejor, menudo saludo susto nos diste con el mordisco de la foca.