Baby Seal Hurt By Rubber Ring

While on patrol Naude, Denzil and Antoine saw a pup with a deep cut around his neck. Denzil and Antoine Took off running before Naude could even stop the car!
Denzil managed to catch him by hand and the activists got to work. The pup had a single rubber ring around his neck, and it was cutting deep into his skin. The material is something they have encountered a few times in the last 2 months. It's from a heat exchanger, which is used in cooling systems on big ships. We suspect a large batch of this must have been dumped or lost accidentally overboard somewhere quite recently, as this type of entanglement has not been encountered at all in the last 8 years. 🦭
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[@lakehuron7733]

2:21 He's shaking--The rings were so embedded the pain must have been excruciating. As always cannot thank you guys enough for all the care you take to not cause these animals anymore pain when removing these terrible things.

[@dbeasleyphx]

Watching the seal shudder in pain as you’re removing the gasket was heart wrenching.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely.

[@mariae.santiago620]

Like pulling off a band aide really fast!.......

[@KYuri1987]

Животное было обречено на мучительные страдания, а вы его спасли! Какие вы молодцы! Хочется к вам присоединиться, чтобы помогать избавлять морских животных от мучений, я сам вегетарианец и ко всем животным особое отношение. Но из далёкой России мне до вас не добраться.

[@imogen5141]

One of the saddest I have seen in a while. I am super glad you found this pup before it suffered too much.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

So are we!

[@DaleDamian]

*That thick rubber was super tight.😨 The puppy must have been struggling breathing and obviously in pain.🥺 Glad you guys managed to help the puppy before it gets worse. You guys are doing an outstanding work!🙌🏼*

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It was already bad but she will make it. Thank you very much!

[@ewaleokadia76]

@@OceanConservationNamibia How many dead seals have you found when you began your rescue?

[@andicantu6490]

Cute ears on this sea puppy. Thank you for saving them from pain and death.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@videowatcher4006]

We cannot imagine how much pain that seal had to live with. You guys are just amazing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@kimsbodydesign]

Ohhhh that poor baby. This was the first time I saw one shudder during the rescue and I felt that pain myself. I am glad he/she will heal. Thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@AlexSmith-gr4hp]

I want a t-shirt with a seal being rescued, the caption "It's okay puppy" and your logo on it please. I want to support what you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Maybe one day 🙂

[@shivam-yh4fp]

Yes, we need merch!

[@FlashyJackie1]

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[@keelyjohnston19]

I'd buy one.

[@SunnyBloxOG]

Yes! I love this idea. 😍

[@lordofthelords4168]

Thank you guys for saving the seal.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@canadianroxy]

Yikes, this one was tough, poor little seal... thank goodness you found her in time!! I'm all teary eyed at how much better her life will be now! Don't forget to support however you can... watch the ads, donate to their GoFundMe or join their Patreon!! Every little bit helps 💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@mtlassen1992]

I am baffled by the thought of what has to be thousands of maritime sailors who make their living on the seas, tossing their shit overboard. I remember one time last year while fishing off of San Diego, a plastic bag flew into the water, and the captain of this 120 foot boat, turned it around so the crew could gaff it. Full respect of the environment! Another great video guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisneto]

That's a true captain of the sea

[@mary11976]

OR they did it so that their own propeller wouldn't get caught up in it. That happened to me with SOMEONE ELSE'S PLASTIC BAG. Had to jump into cold bay water to untangle bag from around prop or I couldn't restart motor.

[@travelclubwithnicolekelly2432]

We rented out a boat and captain in Puerto Vallarta .... he ended up pulling in so much trash that day! One whole bag of trash that ripped apart while he was trying to pull it in ... what a damn disgusting mess we make :(

[@thezillah4644]

Thanks for sharing

[@normadecardenas2058]

I cannot imagine his suffering before you came to the rescue. He will feel so good, my God!!! I cannot stop watching your videos it’s incredible what you 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@GregoryCampbellSwag]

Imagine the relief they feel when that tight ring gets pulled off their neck.

[@SharpLady53]

I dont think we can begin to imagine it. 🕊

[@traida111]

see the bit of the ring digging in? I dont think it was relief until later on, because it really cut into its throat when it came out. nasty peice of eqiptment that. very paintful. But to be fair that last move he did with the sissors to pop it out was a very clutch move that could have been much worse. These guys are really good

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That’s true. She will really feel better in a few hours, when she can actually take big breath to dive and play with her friends.

[@stathion]

Oh my, sweet darling, this did hurt. So nice you managed to remove it after all❣️

[@carguy4658]

Clearly, you saved the life of that little one. I can't imagine how difficult it was for it to breath much less eat. I wish my vision were as good as those on your team too.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@garyreed8070]

I watch all your videos because I want support your channel, I find it hard to watch the videos when there are hooks involved, I feel so sorry for them, and at the same time so ashamed that it's us humans that cause so much suffering, I love you guys and thi I what you do is beyond amazing x

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Be the change. Please consider banning single use plastic and seafood from your life.

[@martinmartin8666]

The seal literally looked like she was crying..sad..

[@WobblesandBean]

All seals do that. They excrete very thick, oily tears to protect their eyes from the salt water of the ocean.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

She looked sad indeed.

[@crys31ny]

💔💔

[@Widdekuu91]

@@WobblesandBean Yeah but teared-up-eyes are also a sign of pyhsical pain in animals, I believe. Not quite sure, but if you hit someone on the nose, their eyes will water too. Drooling is also a pain-response. This seal might've also responded to the pain and sudden surprise with tears. Actual sadness is not with tears, as far as I know.

[@alittlechaoss]

I believe they understand that something is wrong. All those plastic things and nets looks awful & really dangerous

[@traceykeast8156]

Much as I love Naude and Antoine it was awesome to see Denzil doing a rescue. Stay safe guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@margbrit2161]

Храни вас Бог за доброе дело!!!

[@PediculusPL]

Poor thing. The expression of pain was clearly visible on seal's snout at one point.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed.

[@TheMongooseOfDoom]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Have you considered bringing snacks for your patients, like the bat rescuers are doing?

[@jburnett8152]

Heartbreaking. 😣

[@vp4744]

@@TheMongooseOfDoom No they don't feed wild animals and Denzil. 😳

[@aldri346]

@@mikegrand4181 but maybe they calm down if you give them food

[@quackquack7595]

I'm really ashamed of what we have done to those poor souls. Thanks for saving them guys 🙏🏻

[@lilliankeane5731]

That looked like a medieval torture device! And I'm sure it must of felt torturous! Thanks team! 🤗🏆💪✌️💜

[@jeanharbottle848]

The world would be a far better place with more people with such kindness. A salute to the two guys.

[@user-kk5yi3qf5x]

This is Korea! The seals are freed from pain. Our hero, God bless us. Thank you, brothers.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@mjrussell414]

What’s terrible is that these guys find seals to save every single day. Sometimes multiple ones in a day.

[@miaterry9354]

Marilyn Russell how is that terrible?

[@troywalt4834]

@@miaterry9354 cause that means there is plenty of stuff getting around the neck of these seals, did you really not get it?

[@joebama2888]

Because that means this happens regularly which is bad.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

21 seals and one bird rescued so far this week...

[@miaterry9354]

Troy Walt but that means that they are saving a lot of seals...

[@KarlaJTanner]

That baby was trembling in pain when he started to pull the gasket down. What a bunch of beauties these folks are. Xxxx

[@NyanHomeschoolGirl17]

What a precious little face, great work as always 🥺❤️

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

That was intense! Well done fellas!

[@carol.stoeser]

Ocean Conservation Namibia - Thank you so much for your hard work in saving these seals!

[@informedchoice2249]

Who throws that over the side? There needs to be extreme measures taken against those responsible.

[@MsStormygale]

The pup is so adorable and patiently waited to be saved 💗 💕 💓 💖 💛 ❤

[@ColdToesNow]

"Puppy what have you done?" Antoine 2020.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@annwithaplan9766]

Poor thing, should've said, "Puppy, what have THEY done?" Would like to have seen the pup going into the water before panning back to the rescuers.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Здесь котик красавец такие глаза...лежит и терпит боль..ужас. спасиба вам🙏

[@a.c.harris1898]

So sad to see him entangled like that. Imagining the pain it must have caused him. Great job guys❣️👍

[@peterwilliams1363]

You brought tears to my eyes, just watching the job done knowing these creatures are rescued and free of pain & stress 🏆👍🏆✅✅🏆👍👼🏻👼🏻👼🏻

[@yungjose3369]

I like tp imagine that in the alternate universe, the seals are saving Naude and Antoine

[@Scupperjack]

Seals are a part of a healthy ocean. Humanity's survival depends on a healthy ocean. So in a sense, the seals are saving Naude, Antoine, yung jose, scupperjack, and everyone else. Ocean Conservation Namibia and others like them working to heal the oceans help everyone regardless of where you call home. No alternate universe required!

[@hasbulla_official4103]

Yass

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

So true!

[@hasbulla_official4103]

Hi

[@IRosamelia]

In this alternate universe Antoine should be howling like Walter the frenchie and I want to be part of the seals rescue team 😎

[@bludog4657]

Holy Crap engine room, don't throw your junk in the ocean. DUH

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@xyrt00]

Yeah , like the level of negligence, unconsciousness and ignorance is beyond me.

[@Laufield]

People are just idiots

[@leavewe]

this isn't really some 'dumb' guys being negligent, it's the product of the wasteful and destructive society we live in :c

[@jt1364]

@@leavewe I go with ...both.

[@shaleyvale272]

Poor, sweet, pup. Much gratitude to these rescuers.

[@goodandevil8505]

How hard it was for tis pup to breath? But! You were there to save this beauty! Thank you! 💜💛💚💙❤

[@jburnett8152]

I'd like to imagine an alternative universe where these ships are held accountable !

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Let’s make it this world!!

[@Mondo762]

@@OceanConservationNamibia With oil discharges the ships definitely get charged. It's plastics and rubber-like trash that angers me. I'm a retired ship's engineer and can tell you nothing goes over the side except garbage from the galley on US flag ships.

[@harrycurrie9664]

Perhaps all equipment on these fishing vessels should be marked with an I.D. where possible.

[@l3p3]

@@harrycurrie9664 I thought about that too but on a ring like this? Some might burn away the markings but it might motivate people to properly trash it.

[@OldBlue560]

These videos make my day. There is kindness left in the world

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@Nula7]

well, humans are the ones to blame for animals being in that situation in the first place, so we kinda owe them,,,

[@mantailuaa]

I could really see her relax when the band was off, thank you heroes again!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed!

[@danish5850]

The look in its eyes was heartbreaking.😢😢

[@mlight6845]

Thank you for rescuing the seal from something that was obviously so painful❣

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@paquilo99]

Poor thing, he had a very deep wound! 😖Great job! 🇪🇸➡️🇳🇦🙌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed.

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

Oh, poor little girl!!! But she is a fighter and she will recover completely!!!! Thanks so much, guys!!! Excellent job, Denzil!!!

[@msra2587]

From Saudi Arabia: - We thank you for this wonderful work We wish you success and happiness

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@philipsdeb]

Bless you for making the world aware of the damage being caused to these beautiful creatures. I would never have known what causes the damage. Praying people will pay attention.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We!

[@Fadedecho1]

She definitely was a fiesty girl at first. Then they realize the help is there. And they really calm down. Great job guys!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed.

[@marshwetland3808]

I think they realize this isn't a quick catch and kill, so they are waiting for their moment to escape from this strange ordeal. I think it's possible some of them recognize they've been helped rather than harmed. Some may make that connection later.

[@therezafragoso6496]

I admire how you can be so gentle with these babys. 👏👏👏

[@ninamarie8654]

I can't say this enough thank you so much for what you do. 😢 God bless all of you for your dedication and love. ❤️

[@janicehamm3474]

Denzil, nice job- I know I could not grab a snarling seal-regardless whether it was a baby puppy-and then--“lift his head up”..I would have said no way-dig in the sand under him! Thank you for doing this. Hell of a way to die slowly strangling unable to eat and then unable to breath and you guys prevent that.Must feel Awesome after a day saving seals on the beach.

[@nicolab2075]

I second all that xxx

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@suesylvester7075]

Janice Hamm Well said! I also would have been afraid to lift his head. These guys are fearless!

[@moonstruck562]

🙌🙌🙌

[@nishantbangera2340]

Puppy is so cute

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed.

[@The-Portland-Daily-Blink]

What a great save. That Seal must have known you were helping him. So glad he will be truly free now, without that plastic strangling him...poor thing...

[@TexasGTO]

Let's all thank them for not only saving life but for not making these videos 20+ mins of bs. 👏👏👏👏

[@Saoirse12347]

Denzil on the go! 😊 Take care guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@dannyaguila2762]

Yayy Denzil! Also, I see the store is finally up 😍 I will be buying something as soon as I'm able!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@gillybean5672]

Thank you for all your hard work and saving these babies. ♥️

[@mookyyzed2216]

It's amazing what these poor things find to get wrapped around their necks. Thank God you good people are doing this to save them.

[@WiLdLiFeMystery]

Some people just love to dislike. Awesome video. Very inspiring 🙂🙏👍The poor kid was in so much pain.

[@canadianlady777]

Denzil did well, didn’t he? In learning you have to start somewhere...!

[@ce4072]

You guys are wonderful for helping so many animals!

[@TXMEDRGR]

I admire the seals' fighting spirit and your bravery in helping them.

[@zumbrz]

Watching this video is more important than my zoom class

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

It's short, call it a bathroom break!😂😂😂😂😂

[@esmeortega2081]

@Smattless It's an online thing where students learn visually. Since schools aren't open, teachers are using that to teach their students

[@Grothalor]

saw your video's and saw the good work you do. Cause of that i've backed your gofundme. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!!!

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

THANK YOU Grothalor!!

[@danielleconstantine3789]

The seal was having so much difficulty lucky you helped the pup... great work Thankyou Australia 🇦🇺 Victoria

[@glenorr3387]

That one put tears in my eyes. Poor puppy.

[@jordancampbell244]

It's heartbreaking that there is so many videos of this. Thanks for bringing awareness

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@twistedhairball]

Well done Denzel, and sharp reactions for first attempt on the pup.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Nitka022]

EVERY fishing company should be paying you for this work! Monthly! Each and every one of them! Thank you guys! You guys are irrepressible.....

[@DefTheMedi3]

You guys are amazing, keep helping seals!😊

[@CUZZBass-hy7nj]

Wow! Great job, guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@DNADirekt]

They are really tough animals and I'm surprised how fast they stil run even with this sore interferences. GOOD WORK!! Well done!!

[@supriyasays]

She has such beautiful eyes! All the innocence in her eyes!! 🥺

[@CarmenRodriguez-rj6my]

Denzil, Antoine, very good job as always, thank you 😊

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Every day I wonder how they get entangled into those things! Good job, as always!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They just grow so fast, this is why it is difficult to understand how it happens.

[@moonstruck562]

Seals are very playful and curious in nature. It’s so sad that their natural abilities to wonder in their own habitat leads them to their demise because of human irresponsible actions

[@encarnasanchez4108]

Sois admirables...gracias por vuestra labor ❤❤❤❤

[@nikhilmane6864]

Wherever human goes, whatever he does, it's destruction and suffering to innocent lives. Thank you guys though. Great job.

[@scottwall4669]

That is a cargo lash ring. Connects loads that are secured by nets. Smaller shipping lines still use these as they cannot afford the equipment to use sealed containers.That ring could be 2 days in the water or 50 years, they do not biodegrade, ever. That seal was 1 or 2 days away from death by choking. The square tabs that hold the ring flat on the load were cutting into his windpipe. Incredible. I wish I could afford to send you guys more than I do now. Thank you for making the world a better place and thank you for fixing problems caused by careless idiot assholes.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@ad_2287]

Well done guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Flowershark]

I am so sorry sweet puppy, I promise I am making changes in my life and encouraging others to do the same to help you! Denzil you did amazing today, thank you for helping out! Tony looked like a worried older brother watching over him, so sweet! I ordered my t-shirt last night and I went with the smiling seal eco tee! Thanks always guys and stay safe!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much!

[@skye2211]

Man it must feel good to go to bed at night knowing you’re saving so many lives.

[@SummerLuvinAlai]

Thanks for not only saving the seals, but for also doing it so carefully and delicately when removing the stuck material!

[@keeperw.s6327]

The pup was more stifling than the pupies in the other video. The rubber looked very tough. Maybe, if that pup had grown up, it would have been harder to breathe. But thank you for saving the pup before that happened.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

She already could not take a deep breath with that thing around her.

[@keeperw.s6327]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Wow, Nice timing when she were rescued.

[@Avatarace01]

2:32 he realizes that this thing around his next is gone, watch his Attitude change.

[@Avatarace01]

Thanks for what you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@locogreen915]

I always find myself holding my breath while waiting for the entanglement to be cut.

[@landbasedangler7119]

Maybe your rescues could be put in an educational induction for all people working on ships & fishing vessels to highlight the significance of their carelessness. Making it a mandatory module they have to complete & fully understand. Loving your dedication to these beautiful creatures & the jackal.

[@sachinruparelia]

That seal must be so happy now

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@user-cb8cm3px4k]

Какие красивые глаза !

[@rhonahall2807]

You guys do a great job, I admire the way you help these lovely creatures.

[@einherjar4902]

Its really sometimes hard to believe how deep those cuts go. Poor things

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Love your channel!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@JagHiroshi]

Brilliant work

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@TheCommonManOnWheels]

Pup must have been in such a relief now, well done guys..no praises can match your efforts..!!

[@A2theR]

God bless everyone who help living creatures!!!

[@romance3110]

The width of that stupid ring 😳😨 The little man was lucky that you were there. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 And by the way, how cute are the ears of this little seal?😍😍😍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They are 🙂

[@rudolphleroux47]

Great job Denzel!! You removed a gasket from a seal!!! Now the seal will be leaking again!!😂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@sabrinefarjallah]

This comment is pure gold!

[@leosag816]

You never fail to amaze & inspire. Lucky pups that land in your capable & compassionate hands.

[@lorenlash9174]

I hope that most people that are binge watching these rescues can find a way to make a small contribution (or large) to these fellas. It is profound that we've created such trauma to nature by our carelessness that now there are people, like the ones at Ocean Conservation Namibia, that give so selflessly to try to make right the wrongs of so many. Bravo, for the incredible work guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!