Big Entangled Seal "Hides" Behind Baby Seals

[@Dudeman9339]

I remember when all you had was one kinda flimsy orange net, the safety multi cutter, a knife, and a Tony. To see the arsenal and team evolve and become many MANY times more effective in such a short time lets me know just how important your work is and how many people also recognize this. We love you OCN!

[@j4v4x]

"and a Tony" lol

[@stellaconway3739]

Your equipment tools are genius

[@sask.watcher473]

The designer of those nets is a genius ! Keep up the great work !

[@jannstar8313]

Thank you for all you do!

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I remember those days, too!

[@j4v4x]

Seal must be a good dad, for all the babies to follow him like that. (Very cute!)

[@lydiaclibon118]

Love the way Tony was directing traffic while the seal was figuring what was going on.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Right!?😂

[@pamsmith7369]

Yea, like the seal understood the arm movements! Ha ha!

[@marykuga4589]

That was funny. Tony directing him to the ocean. This I very serious business but you can make us laugh through our tears. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@maryfox1460]

Sometimes I think a laughing emoji would cover activities. I also think the seals are aware that something good happened and they are just taking it in.

[@theMermaidRhonda]

That seal was probably thinking "I'll run along with the babies and they'll never notice me!" LOL Nice rescue guys! :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😆 😅 Thank you very much🙏

[@debbiepoole2247]

😂😂

[@georgielancaster1356]

I think he might have been rather a sweet, gentle male who stayed with the babies, when he could have saved himself. Sometimes you do get males who are unusually sweet with babies. I have a little male rescue cat, and he loves rescue feral kits. Unlike many cats, he will stay with them, cuddle up with them, and even let them suckle, despite being male. He just likes kits.

[@judithmcbride4023]

Bless you all!! 🙏❤️. Love the new strap! It seems to work very well!! But of course, the best part, was all the precious babies guarding him!! Sooo SWEET!!👏👏👏🦭🦭❤️✨

[@Yorkie2]

Yes, Mermaid Rhonda. I think it's a perfect example of the phrase " hiding in plain sight" I believe it might've been his size that gave him away , don't you ? 🤗

[@clwbchbabycakes]

He wasn't in any hurry to leave once he realized you weren't a threat to him. 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No😅

[@mircat28]

I’m still overwhelmed at your superhuman observation skills that enable you to see these things!👀

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Well with good binoculars, amazing team work, lots of experience, and a lot of luck.There are normally at least 3 rescuers scanning the same group of seals. Sometimes it is the body language of the seal that first catches our attention, often an entangled seal is very wary and skittish, presumably due to being in pain and unable to free itself of the entanglement. Sometimes it is the sunlight catching the tiny thread poking out from its neck. Once we have all focused on the seal and agreed that we believe there to be an entanglement one of us doesn't take their eyes off of it while the others prepare for the rescue. We often lose track of an individual in a large group of fleeing seals, but in most cases at least one person is able to guide the one with the net if need be.😉

[@lindac6032]

Those pups are doing a good job trying to protect that bull! Bodyguards are usually bigger, though!🦭😆

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes they are!😆

[@wordreet]

Well, hmm, yeah, until he turns and tramples them! 😅

[@lindac6032]

@@wordreet Luckily they are resilient!🦭

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

They thought the rescuers would be so overwhelmed by their adorable cuteness that the Team would stop to admire them, thus letting young Thick Neck get away.😂🥰

[@dianemoonstone4715]

@@deafahrenbruch1055 : 🤔Good tactic!🤣💕

[@secret3957]

I am always happy to see them just sit there, looking around at you and kind of letting it sink in that you have actually taken away the source of their pain. Those moments feel like the biggest reward to me. 🥰

[@giftofthewild6665]

They look super confused that they've been released and they also seem to realise they don't have the lines around their throat anymore. It's kind of touching 😊

[@BioGenx2b]

After seeing Tony and Denzil struggling with the large female from before, I can definitely appreciate all the tools you have, not to mention just extra pairs of hands! This job definitely keeps you in shape!

[@nomorecensoringme]

Denzil and Antoine used the strap the other day. It helped them have an easier time of it, with less hands.

[@BioGenx2b]

@@nomorecensoringme That's what I was referencing, yes.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@MsAppassionata]

@@OceanConservationNamibia You guys are fantastic! Keep up the good work.

[@cd5steve]

@@OceanConservationNamibia was that a crochet needle ? It looked like one and would be a great tool to hook a deep line without risk of anything sharp being used in case the animal moves.

[@yl3546]

A lot of suffering people brings to wild life. Thank you for helping poor animals!!!

[@sumaniastha8609]

It waited a few seconds to thank you people and also to express her gratitude 🥰❣️ 💞.

[@shotgunbettygaming]

I'm SO glad some person somewhere came up with that net idea! BRILLIANT!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Right?!

[@LesleyDT6227]

The was the Americans who first sa2 them catching by hand and sent them the original orange net.

[@LesleyDT6227]

Saw

[@LesleyDT6227]

They were from som marine life park in America

[@jacktaggart2489]

Thankfully, the pup destroyer escort squadron was dispersed, and the Team were able to carry out this cumbersome rescue with gusto. Great job, as always.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

Wonderful description of the youngsters. Thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hehe thank you very much😉🙏

[@GenMaster124]

He was a big fella…well done guys 👏🏻👏🏻

[@nancyphillips2049]

Bravo on today's rescue.

[@gaylenefrancis3877]

Love this show like to see someone cares about seals. Lives

[@lindac6032]

Thank you for re-checking that group of seals as you were heading home for the day. Never know when you might spot another seal in need of help. I like that strategy!🦭🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You bet!💪 Thank you 🙏

[@gma2893]

It’s amazing what you guys do to save these seals. You are kind hearted. We need more humanity, kindness and love in the world. God bless you all…

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for saving him ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you for the view 🙏🙋🏻

[@haggielady]

Good morning Hendrik.

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@haggielady good evening 😊

[@TheFelifa]

greetings back Hendrik... 😊🙋🏼‍♀️🌞

[@battles146]

greetings Hendrik! hope you are enjoying your Sunday - mi-us

[@lynngreene1993]

Over 8 minutes and I now have no 💅💅 's lol. What an operation for you to perform!! But perform you all did 👍 The pup hanging around at the start (and Naude's 'Are you coming to help your Dad?') Too darn cute! G8 R&R with those odds but never doubted team ☆O☆C☆N☆ 😊 and Dad was off!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😆 😅 😂 Thank you very much 🙏

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

He was like, hey, you haven’t finished, Tony still needs to whisper before I go, not just point!… 😂 Well done guys, big boy sorted. Thank you all 🦭👍🏼🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😆 😅 Thank you very much 🙏 Our pleasure😊

[@ellenschneider7787]

Buckle his seatbelt its going to be a bumpy ride 🦭🌊💙 (Congrats Katja and Naude 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 🙏🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[@geewill]

My God the power and ferocity of those big seals is frightening!! I have so much Respect for you all. Thank you so very much and please stay safe ❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Right!? Thank you very much and our pleasure 😊🙏

[@barbll000]

That's a huge job handling an animal that's that powerful. Great work getting him free.

[@mois999]

Good to see you guys using new equipment in order not to damage those lovely creatures

[@deezynar]

I've watched a bunch of these videos on helping seals, and I've noticed that not a single seal has ever shown any gratitude.

[@sterlingspots]

I am glad you are brave enough to capture and remove the line from that bull. I would not be that brave. Well done gentlemen.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@m6666]

What about that poor baby he squished in the process 😢 poor little thing didn't know what hit him.

[@academicant6438]

Big Daddy with little posse cannot escape the team! Well done, guys! 🌞💛

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😂😂 Thank you very much 🙏

[@VioletJoy]

You all make it look so easy. No doubt it is a tough job, but so much appreciated by many.

[@lindac6032]

That strap is pretty handy. It looks like a seat belt and serves the same purpose, saving lives.👍👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Right!!?

[@gregorythompson2251]

Bless your work

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

Brilliant rescue, Team!!! To the person that sent the strap (The Seat Belt, for me 😂😂😂): GREAT IDEA AND THANK YOU SO, SO, SO MUCH to help the Team to be safer! Oh, and so thoughtful of you the identification detail!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@john404201]

God Bless you all for what you all do helping these seals.

[@steveb6103]

Every subscription helps to get the word out . It also increases the amount of money they get per view. This important work deserves your support.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 🙏

[@Slikx666]

He was quite relaxed when he was let out of the net, I bet he knew what you had done. 😀👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yeah 😀👍 Thank you very much🙏

[@sarahmills7878]

You are all great at coming up with innovative ideas to make the rescues easier and safer.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 🙏

[@drumroady1]

Like the crochet hooks! 👍👍

[@julieashworth7193]

Innovative Geniuses.. all of you..💙🩵💚🩷💙

[@VirtualShopkeeper-DeeDee]

Indeed, “worked out well for man and beast!” Awesome teamwork!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes 💪 Thank you very much🙏

[@patriciawilson1836]

Every day I watch for your new "adventure" which is a great way to start the day. But more importantly to be reminded of the amazing work you all do to make the world a better place than you found it. This when there is so much happening that is headed in another direction . Blessings to you all. 💛💙💛💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Wow thank you kindly 🙏

[@conniehusband1365]

You are doing an awesome service! Thankyou!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@tonynagy2042]

Amazing how strong the seals are. Well done guys! 👏👍.Cheers Blessings!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes very 😀 Thank you very much 🙏

[@ladybug91969]

Great job guys and girl! That was a massive undertaking. There is no doubt that your determination and compassion for this beautiful seal saved it’s life! No rescue too difficult for OCN! You never give up! So much love and admiration for you all 🦭❤️🙏♻️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!🙏

[@FnLn55]

Safety 1st - great rescue - proud of you all team OCN!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Always! Thank you very much🙏

[@L.mika8824]

МОЛОДЦЫ ВЫ РЕБЯТА.СПОСИБО ВАМ.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

All that for 1 fishing line! What a stealth operation! Love the new straps! OCN has come a VERY long way since I started watching these videos years ago. Single fishing lines are the worst of the worst! 🤬 Death By 1,000 Cuts! My deepest thanks and respect for that AWESOME rescue! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❣❣❣

[@RedStickHistorian]

That big guy looked very confused when his head came out of the net. Great job with great team work.

[@OLIVIA-sm3cd]

Vos prises de vues sont toujours excellentes et permettent de se rendre compte de votre travail. Encore bravo & merci pour ces partages. Olivia, Paris, France.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Merci beaucoup🙏

[@lakehuron7733]

Another life saved! Thank you OCN-brillant and dedicated work as always!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed! Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much for the support🙏

[@michi24580]

Another perfect resce guys. now he can provide more offspring. Made my day again

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏 Yes💪

[@id10t98]

No one can tell me that boy didnt know what you did for him! Once that line was cut and you let him loose he was like a young pup looking at you all, thanking you for the relief. Awesome job for sticking with the fight! He's going to remember you guys.

[@stephanieyee9784]

Hi Team, thanks for rescuing this young bull from the line. I'm glad you've got the new strap and it certainly came in handy with this rescue. I love that young bloke popped his head out of the net and he took a moment to survey his domain. Cheeky little pup was very cute too. ☮️❤️🦘🇦🇺

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much🙏

[@fannycraddock99]

Seals are very crafty and know when they are are the target. That was another great rescue. You now have the skills and tools to handle anything that comes your way. Thanks.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@pamsmith7369]

Great job again, guys! That’s why I support you monetarily!

[@sharronhelms3660]

Great Job, guys. I like that belt you put around their heads to keep it secure for the seal and especially yal❣❣I also love❤to see the little ones hanging around as to protect the daddy or mama(so to speak) Thanks Wally. Tony and Naude, for the catch and release❣🙏 God Bless and and STAY SAFE❣🙏❤🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏 Yes some of them are big with entanglement high up, were this really comes in handy 😊

[@utahyork3338]

Love watching the tools evolve. First time seeing the orange strap, but you guys seem to have found a good use for it. Nicely done.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

So do we 😀 Thank you very much🙏

[@tonychorley4936]

Brilliant job again guys, you guard the guardians and help them to stay healthy. Thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@donnadynes7988]

That strap looks like a moving strap? If it is, that's ingenious! Thank you for so much devotion and dedication to these animals! 🤩

[@georgielancaster1356]

A ratchet catch is the big thing, it seems.

[@georgielancaster1356]

I wonder if they could make use of the 'fish bowl of shame?' Dog groomers use them. Like a round plastic fishbowl (horrible for fish), but it has holes drilled for breathing. So dog has it attached to collar and looks like an astronaut. So can't bite. Trouble is, seals don't have a neck as such, for collar, to keep it on. And to cover seal head, you would need a shape more like a very wide mouthed, super size long jar with holes drilled, and then sides would cover straps, etc. Maybe it could have access slices cut along sides, in 3 slices down length of 'jar,' to put through scissor or knife. Made out of perspex or somesuch.

[@donnadynes7988]

@@georgielancaster1356 It seems to work really good! The seal is safe and that's what matters ❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed! Thank you 🙏

[@gardengnome132]

That strap was pretty nifty for working so close to the mouth! Another great rescue by OCN, thank you all so much.

[@beverleymt8288]

You guyz Rock 🙌🙌💖🙏😊

[@theheartland1861]

It's always great to see the extra items that you're using, to make a rescue go as quickly and smoothly as possible. One of the babies was going to watch, just to make sure his papa was getting the help he needed. Great work guys. Another happy seal that can now start healing👍👍

[@straytarnish9443]

thank you seal whisperers

[@bimiup1]

Seeing him with his family of 20 pups following him made me laugh! So happy you could help him!

[@ninamarie8654]

Yay!!🌟 Great job team it's a celebration. Happy that you have the new straps. That was so well done I had to watch it twice.👍♥️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks so much🙏

[@Jeanne52573]

Thank you to the person who made the strap for OCN. Great job guys. So cute watching them look around after they're rescued from their entanglement.

[@ВалентинаСлишинська-р6ы]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Thank you very much Team OCN. Good job. 👍🥰👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure😊 Thank you very much 🙏

[@mycologyqueer]

these videos always make me anxious but I love watching them because it reminds me there's still hope and good people out there ❤ Also, love the pup who came to make sure he was okay

[@dspatchin]

You guys have gotten really smooth on handling the larger boys! Well done

[@rubygucotano6103]

good job guys ,for saving again and now his free and happy thank you love you all

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@EpicNerdsWithCameras]

Those new straps the team has are definitely a huge help. It's so interesting to see how you integrate new tools to help in the work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@debkline9971]

The nets you use are awesome! Those zippers must be like industrial strength to be able to open and close in all that sand and fur! The crochet hooks are a great idea! Keep up the great work. From Arizona USA.

[@olgaiv9033]

Детеныш такой смелый не убежал, вы как всегда молодцы💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@craigs66]

fantastic work

[@grantrobertson4722]

Bravo, great team effort and a great result.

[@moniquelefebvre4798]

Amazing work! I am sure you are providing great information and tips for everyone involved with seals and rescues!!! Bravo.

[@moniquelefebvre4798]

meaning even professionals

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@JL11775]

Well done everyone! So interesting how your rescue process has evolved with the new nets, additional tools, and specialized equipment you have to use now. Sad, really, because of the myriad ways a seal can get entangled. Thanks for all that you do to save these beautiful creatures.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏 Our pleasure 😊

[@yolandamanalo3523]

That was a very quick rescue. It's so cute seeing that seal look around after he was freed as if trying to memorize each of your faces.good job pipol!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗💗💗💗💗 watching frm the Philippines ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolwilliams7052]

❤💕❤ XLNT WORK GUYS !!! ❤💕❤ He was a real toughie - - the crochet hook and that new strap (with seat belt buckle) together really did the trick.

[@crystalheart9]

Thank you so very much! You guys did a great job and stayed safe.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much🙏

[@crystalheart9]

@@OceanConservationNamibia 🦭🥰

[@mlight6845]

Thanks for saving the big seal❣The new strap and seat belt clasp work great!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much🙏

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

I just found your channel & have been binge watching. Thank you so much for saving the seals. You are all so strong, brave & dedicated. Such an admirable mission❣❣ Thanks again & be safe.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Wow! That was a tough one, guys. Such a great job on this rescue. Very expertly done. Thank you Naude, Antoine, Denzil! You are fabulous heroes to us all! Greetings from Cali!

[@nomorecensoringme]

No egos. Everyone contributes their two cents to the strategizing. All are listened to. Why you all work so well together. Awesome!

[@kathyhoot7277]

Bless you all! Those big beautiful ones are scary! He was being a good boy knowing you were helping!

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

You all are amazing...thank you guys so much. NYC one❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for view man🙏

[@doingtime20]

He stopped to look for his family on the distance. I need a two hour special on his search.

[@ВячеславНигматулин]

Молодцы ребята, достойно уважения! Братья наши меньшие нуждаются в вашей помощи, Бог вам в помощь! С уважением к вам из России, Хабаровск!

[@lee-annhammond6106]

Another fantastic rescue 🤩

[@rissawheate9591]

Great rescue guys Thank You.

[@GO-xs8pj]

That was a big boy. He was so confused when you set him free. Good job.

[@theresazajac3501]

Sometimes the prep for a safe release takes longer than the rescue!!!

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@Hindrenaline]

That was like wrangling a lion. You're all so brave! Thank you for the great work you do. I wish we had a team like you here in New Zealand ❤️

[@ТатьянаСав-щ6ш]

Благослови Вас Бог,ребята!То,что Вы делаете,это настоящий поступок.Пусть это даже ваша работа.

[@margeanblake4356]

Very innovative with the strap! It worked out well! He was a big boy. Very well done guys!

[@lindaweller6538]

It's nice to see people helping you out by sending straps . Everybody wants you to succeed.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙏🙏

[@tinaa.3146]

Wow!! Amazing rescue!! 🙏🏼🦭😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏🏼

[@Yorkie2]

You guy's must be so fit chasing around all day , whilst pulling and tugging to control the seals movements. It's so rewarding watching what a great job your doing .

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

She gave u all a tough fight ....but in end all thing happened good 👍👍👍 Great and wonderful work brothers 😀😀

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes 😀 Thank you very much🙏

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

@@OceanConservationNamibia ur very warm welcome brother 👍👍😀😀

[@pennylane2304]

VERY slick, team OCN. I can see those flash new straps becoming a firm favourite of the ‘big rescues’ ❤️🇦🇺

[@tessjones5987]

That strap is genius. Very skilled rescue team. The best. OCN

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@rizj]

Great rescue and it was good to see the tools were ready before the actual rescue procedure. Good to know and see the new tools used such as the orange strap. Excellent work.