Baby Seal Drags Bucket

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭

[@mariarosagomez4385]

😢💔💔💔😭

[@soniaolivasalas8167]

❤ I'm so proud of you 🙏🙏🙏🥰

[@heidizeiler5379]

He would have drowned for sure dragging that bucket

[@Ron-d2s]

Here is a fund raiser idea... has anyone ever thought about making a video game of this?

[@noellegunning3301]

Poor seal 😢

[@lindac6032]

That bucket was too heavy for the seal to drag through the sand for long, but can you imagine how heavy it must have been, filled with water, when he was trying to swim? And the rope/line twisting more and more tightly around his neck, cutting off his air.... He didn't have much time left, thank you for saving him!🙏❤

[@dittohead7044]

Having built sandcastles with grandchildren for years I can attest you are so correct. Even little buckets filled with wet sand are heavier than you would think

[@internetpolification]

Yes. That’s why I just contributed financially to them. Did you?

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

@@internetpolification who TF cares what you do with your money Bruh. Learn some humility ffs!

[@internetpolification]

The recipients of the money care, that’s for sure, mate. Talks cheap. Money counts. So…to you and anyone rise waxing eloquently re the rescues, my advice is…donate a. Small amount. Same goes for you, big mouth

[@marieslabbert6009]

I think if he went into the water with the bucket, he most probably would have drowned as it will be to heavy for him to surface again.

[@cynthusinfinite]

This is no Hollywood movie this is real life. Much love to OCN.

[@joannaterrell4537]

That is so heart breaking how that little baby dragging the heavy thing around.. Thank God for these men .

[@nancychristensen2421]

Both those seals had to be thinking "Yay, I'm free!" as they ran off to the water. Thank you OCN so very, very, much.

[@loz3135]

The little one dragging the bucket was so relieved and definitely seemed to understand he needed help and excepted it graciously.

[@apveening]

More likely just giving up.

[@marcos.1771]

Those seals are only animals and cannot think. If they could, we wouldn't need OCN.

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

@@marcos.1771 I think that you gave up the need to think. Cuz that’s thee most asinine assertion ever.

[@marcos.1771]

@@hoosierbaddy3052 How do you know that seals can think? Perhaps you should try it yourself some time soon. Just for fun.

[@pratt8305]

The same way octopus and dolphins are whales and orca can't think either, right? All animals can think. You're confusing thinking with doing for themselves in this situation.

[@earthkeepr7591]

I’ve been watching these heroes of the sea life for years and keep wondering when they will give up on the endless need for saving seals from ghost gear entanglements. But they persist, with skill and empathy week after week, year after year. So grateful

[@fivenine2]

Aw, poor loves, so pleased you could help these two

[@carolleighton4579]

Dragging the bucket behind him slowed him down, trying to catch the fish would have been awkward for him, he probably wouldn't have survived for very long. Thankyou OCN. 😥💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@internetpolification]

@@carolleighton4579 you’ve sent one dollar, I hope?

[@gavandruff5400]

Thank you all! Such lucky, happy little pups. That bucket was one of the deadliest I've seen you do! Great team work.

[@sandyr1789]

THANK YOU to the entire OCN Team for everything you do to release the seals from those dangerous entanglements!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@chasman9662]

You, too, can help. On your neighborhood and nature walks, when you see rope or strings or bags, pick them up. As stated clearly in 'Finding Nemo', "All drains lead to the ocean".

[@ellenschneider7787]

Bucket Boy waited so patiently for the team to start their removal of his entanglement that he looked like a dog on a leash-a deadly leash. Water baby knew he had to make it to the water before capture because he knew how much Tony LOVES working with a wet net!😅

[@alenahawke475]

It's unbelievable that the seal with the bucket survived at all! Thank God he did! Thank you OCN! We love and appreciate you!🦭🙏♥️🇺🇲

[@clwbchbabycakes]

It sure was this seals lucky day!! Imagine trying to swim with a bucket full of water around your neck. 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Insane and so heart breaking

[@vickiephilpitt7697]

That poor seal didn't give you his "seal if approval," but those of us watching sure do. If that baby managed to get away from ya'll, he would have drowned due to the weight of that bucket working like an anchor. Great "catch"!😅😂❤

[@Jennifer-dw8su]

As someone with asthma, I know what the seals feel when they are able to breathe freely 😢😅😊 Thank you for y’all’s unswerving efforts to helping seals and other wildlife. Have a wonderful and safe, healthy holiday season 😊❤

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving his life ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@CallieMasters5000]

Poor little greedy seal went for the biggest toy he could find and ended up getting choked! Thanks for the rescue!

[@annemaclean6634]

Oh my goodness, how on earth did that poor little seal drag that bucket around? That rope was so tight around its neck, you could see it expand when you cut it. Well done, guys, I don't know how much longer that baby seal could have survived. Another great rescue, a really good job.👍👍

[@amandamariemuise]

WOW. That poor pup dragging a bucket the same size as he is; I’m going to remember this rescue forever. Thank goodness you found him. And Wally, when you’re looking for something it’s usually right in front of you, like not finding the milk in the refrigerator! 😄

[@Danbu1988]

@@amandamariemuise or the glasses on your nose

[@amandamariemuise]

@@Danbu1988 Or looking for your cell phone when you’re talking on it. Ha!

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Insane and so heart breaking

[@posnrg2u327]

Can you imagine the the horror of the drag caused by the bucket and then it spinning and spinning tightening the noose around your neck, poor little one! Your nightmare is over, team OCN has relieved you of your death trap. Thank you guys❤❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😔

[@lindac6032]

Seal #1 took off for the water like a bullet after you freed him! Thanks, team!👏

[@R1Kyle]

Best rescue group here. Wally, Antonie and Kat are the best group to watch. They communicate and work together so well.

[@LathropLdST]

Don't forget Nauke.

[@lesleydickson7746]

Well done. Two more little lives saved. ❤

[@ts.elliot5870]

Team OCN to the rescue! The bucket brigade is out in force. Thank you for all you do!

[@Karma-iz4ir]

Cutest thumbnail. Poor baby. Great job guys.

[@Kokeil39]

Eure Aktionen sind immer so Fantastisch und Erfolgreich. Danke OCN-Team, vor allem aber ein Danke für den kleinen Kerl der diese elende Schale mit sich rumgeschleppt hat.

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

😪No way the pup dragging that bucket behind him would have had a chance to survive in the water. Thanks OCN-team, for saving these two pups' lives!❤️🦭👏

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Well she survived long enough to get that big, but I understand what you mean. She was definitely a fighter, she is no doubt doing well now. 💪♥

[@grannybee]

That deep breath must have felt like a miracle for that seal. Seal #2 was totally entangled. Fantastic rescues.

[@scrane5500]

Watched Seaspiracy last night--heartbreaking! Thank you all for helping fix this mess we've made of the oceans

[@melissawarfield]

I am quite surprised about the seal that had the bucket that he/she did not drown. I liked when the seal was able to move more quickly when the extra weight was removed. The second seal was able to breathe after that entanglement was removed from the body. Thank you! 😊

[@RL-RL]

#1 seal didn't have much time left, and what a horrible mess it had to deal with. #2 was another one of those ball lines that also would have lead to it's demise the way it was wrapped around the body. Thank you OCN for saving these babies, and talking to them in a way to help calm them down is always so cute!

[@26beegee]

That little one wouldn’t have lasted long with the bucket filling with water weighing him down. Thank you team! ❤️

[@internetpolification]

@@26beegee have you paid one dollar?

[@26beegee]

@@internetpolification of course!

[@madmilko3507]

Seal Savers = we find 'em, we fix 'em - congrats on two more to your rather large catalogue - cheers to all the team.

[@luciebrisson5881]

Can't even imagine what that was like for that poor seal dragging a bucket, filling up with sand on the beach and water in the ocean, dragging on him all the time, slowly choking him. Just awful. Very thankful you managed to save both targets you'd identified. Thank you OCN!

[@pippa3150]

Omg that bucket. And the strangling rope. My heart is so broken for all the creatures of the sea. 😭💔❤️‍🩹

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😔

[@gladysedgell2410]

That poor little pup dragging a bucket around by his neck, thank goodness he was spotted. I can’t imagine him trying to swim. It was both seals lucky day. Big thank you gentlemen of the sea.♥️🦭🌊

[@sherriroberts2657]

Thank you for the work you do. Its interesting and helps to inform the public what these animals go through just to survive.

[@nobody.of.importance]

I hope it also encourages you to be more mindful of the stuff you throw away. I show these videos to the kids around here and they love seeing all the seals, but like any good person, they feel awful seeing them wrapped up in these things. I tell them "You can help prevent it by cutting up long cords, not using the ground as a garbage can, and recycling properly!" and I hope it helps make an impact.

[@katharinawellentin2965]

Was für schöne Videos. Wie lieb und geschickt die jungen Männer mit den Seehunden umgehen. Eine Freude!

[@onebadassacrobat]

Congratulations on yet another amazing job. Your doing work that should be paid for by the fishing industry.

[@johnwoodward4175]

If a can of fish said "We support Ocean Conservation Namibia" I would buy it.

[@onebadassacrobat]

compelling argument!! @@johnwoodward4175

[@Kapparie]

Rescueing seals and working on condition as well. 😊 great job. Thanks a lot from Belgium. 😃

[@J.Vennep]

You are real heroes! This young seal really owes his life to you!

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

These two are really going to have a better day !!!

[@elenakuvatova9866]

Спасибо за спасение и любовь к животным,Вы Рыцари Добра!Ласковые слова Тони так греют и наши души!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bevyking6570]

You are all HEROES with hearts of gold💛💖💖

[@Ronick-Q-46]

Thanks guys, it looked like that seal was dragging a death sentence.

[@sharonmerritt4261]

2 great catches. Omg!! That poor seal dragging around a bucket. Thank you for finding them.

[@СветаМинниахметова-р3ю]

Не могу остановится смотреть их добрые видео.❤

[@ЕленаХамраева-ы2у]

Как хорошо, что есть такая команда, которая поможет и спасёт! Люблю вас всех! Спасибо за каждого!

[@mickeyTX.]

I could see the release of tension on that last snip of bucket line.. it was going to twist and kill.. thank goodness she’s free.. Thank you guys..!! 💙🦭💦

[@calistakorb7821]

The things those little guys pickup . Its a miracle they make it out of the water. Strong to be pulling a bucket around. Thank you for saving them.❤

[@sylviarivas8817]

Another life saved. Thank you ❤

[@sassynana5201]

Bless you folks.

[@linda7999]

This just speaks to how strong the will to survive is. ♥️ Much love!

[@Nova-bf9mg]

I can see that bucket spining as hes swimming, wouldn't be very long before it had chocked him out. Good save , lucky seal. Have a great day guys!

[@colleen4062]

Poor babies free now. Thank you. 🙏💙

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Bless you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌊🌊

[@tomeoftheancient2225]

When you guys look in the mirror I hope you are very proud of what you see. Thank you so much for your tireless efforts in saving these animals.

[@susanKWithAnE]

Wow, that poor seal towing that bucket around. Thankfully you were all there to rescue him. Wonderful work! ❤️

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Biedny maluch bez was by dlugo nie przezyl dziekuje w jego imieniu 😢😢😢

[@tomnicholson2115]

You guys have been doing this for years but never seem to run out of seals to rescue from entanglement, I wonder if its only the one or two beaches you work on, those poor seals must swim in waters that seems to be made of spaghetti. Good work guys 👍 but also sad that you have to keep doing this.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Ironically, in Italian “spaghetti” means “strings.” And it’s strings that are entangling and strangling so many..

[@ЮлияШунина-ы2ю]

Низкий поклон от меня, за всех-всех-всех спасённых животных. СПАСИБО🙏💕

[@raydaachwa9]

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[@stephanieb7311]

You guys are so fast and observant. You all are the best. Thankyou for saving so many of God's creatures.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@drwoo6090]

Keep on saving those seals, so they grow up healthy. ❤

[@SonnetsMom]

❣️🦭🥰

[@sharonott7513]

It's like the chains forged by Jacob Marley!!! Thanks OCN for rescuing these two guys. ❤

[@kathybell7407]

Just when you’ve seen it all You find a pup dragging a bucket for gods sake!!! Bless him……it’s all horrible of course but that was bad! Well done guys🎉❤!!! Kathy Washington State 🇺🇸👋🏻👍🏻🎄🎅🏼🎁☃️❄️

[@karenstafford724]

That poor baby seal. That bucket must have felt like dragging a ton through the water. Like you hot him/her.❤❤😊

[@kirkshar]

I love when you call the PUPPY! You're so kind!

[@MyNokiaN73ME]

These accents, like them so much.

[@ЗияутдинРагимов]

Эту боль от сетки или от проволоки , я ощущаю на себе. Низкий поклон вам ребята ..❤❤❤

[@sushiltiwari1543]

Pity those who throw the trash in the ocean. A big thank you, bro.

[@SonnetsMom]

I would NOT pity those who use the oceans as trash❣️😡❣️

[@sushiltiwari1543]

@@SonnetsMom it is individuals thinking.

[@dittohead7044]

Your patience in finding every loop of line is admirable. What a rewarding task on such a gloomy day ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@lynngreene1993]

😮😟😲😳😱 thats a deffo for the WTF list!!!! Poor bubba 😢 had no chance. Love the way Antoine always asks them what they've found 😊 How much cutting to get that damn thing off!!! And the first unrestricted breath eh...... 2nd pup was a quicker save and both went off to the ocean happier for sure. Thanks one & all 👊👊👊👊

[@mlhart3741]

WOW - 2 dramatic rescues. The bucket 'anchor' was brutal. Thank you for your care of the seals!

[@zevc3591]

Oh God! Thanks for saving this poor boy!👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🙌🙌

[@alicepruitt1463]

Looked to be a heavy bucket. How did that little guy pull that around?! Amazing!!! His life will better now!❤

[@KimmietheAunt]

I strongly feel that you were literally just in the nick of time for the seal with the bucket - it just felt that this was a close one. Thank the universe that OCN was there at that moment! So much respect and love for all that every one of you do! ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@suleymanerhan9184]

"The surveval rate of fur seals entangled in light marine litter is about half that of non-entangled ones." ...and in pain. The OCN team are true nature heroes. It is not enough to just thank them, we must also support them.

[@SonnetsMom]

🙏🦭🥰❣️🙏

[@nellydawendygomezserna6279]

Entre tanta guerra y malas noticias que se ven, es muy reconfortante para el alma saber que hay personas como ustedes que hacen el bien, buscan mejorar un poco este mundo en destrucción...Que papá Dios los bendiga y los llene de salud

[@swansong5263]

I agree with every word, well said!

[@roelien7779]

2 horrible entanglements, thank you for helping them to get rid of it

[@annrafealov3618]

Oh my goodness...that poor seal dragging a bucket...that seal would have had limited days if your team didnt save him. Thank you for the amazing save.. such wonderful life saving work. Thank you for your dedication and ability to save these creatures .

[@ValerieEden-k2z]

You are all so amazing. The kindness you show these beautiful seals. I can't stop watching. God bless you all.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@nunderman11]

You have done so much to sharpen our awareness of this critical issue. Have you compiled all the entanglements you have rescued seals from? It would be interesting to see and a a good visual for further education. The seal dragging the bucket, because of the amount of entanglement, really brought that home. Just unbelievable. You guys are the best. Thank you for all you do.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

They save every speck of it. And one group makes bracelets out of some of it, and you can buy them, OCN has the link It all has to be kept from ever going back into the environment. Some of it was made into a sculpture, it’s one of their videos.

[@유미-x8g4r]

감사하고 또 감사합니다 ❤❤❤❤

[@tinaa.3146]

You are all AMAZING!!!! I truly thank God for you!!! 🙏🏼✨🙌🦭🌊🌎

[@НадеждаГабова-с7э]

Ребята, вы просто прелесть, молодцы! ❤❤❤

[@gilbertmarques2796]

Merci Antoine et merci a toute l'equipe!

[@theMermaidRhonda]

More great rescues! You guys are the best!

[@jc2385]

These men are real athletes! Hero’s and athletes.

[@Bella-zh1me]

Brilliant teamwork. These men are in top physical shape. Amazing work. Thank you.

[@crystalheart9]

Beautiful rescues guys. You can see how that bucket and line kept twisting around and getting tighter and tighter on that poor seals neck. Thank goodness for your rescue work. I loved the "Yay" when the seal with the bucket was released. Two lives saved.🦭🦭🌊💖

[@amaliacsanchez5209]

God bless these people that take care of those beautiful animals...Blessings for all ❤of you ❤

[@jenny5031]

Thanks!

[@jamiegallier2106]

❤

[@judylee3589]

The garbage seems to be getting worse and worse. Thank God you guys are there to help and save these beautiful creatures.

[@wasanthamenon3879]

Great job they do. God bless them.🌹

[@coletteiavicoli1415]

Salut Antoine merci pour ce sauvetage extraordinaire merci beaucoup pour ce petit bébé ❤ 🦭🦭🦭❤️🌊😉

[@truthserum5202]

You all are so dedicated to the Seals and just amazing!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@j4v4x]

Homemade anchor? I don't know, but I felt the joy when Tony yelled "Yeah!!!" Thank you so much for saving these precious lives! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 ❇Today is a great day to STOP EATING FISH ❇

[@Santiago_3103]

muito legal, ver voces se empenhando, para salvar todos que podem, parabéns a equipe toda!!!!

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

Yay for all that you do!

[@SonnetsMom]

❣️🦭❣️

[@ВладимирГусев-щ2м]

Красивая работа!!❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@KPD017]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 🦭 ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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