Big Seal Freed From Carabiner Hook

The OCN rescuers get more than they bargained for - instead of 2 entangled seals, they find 3 big seals with plastic rubbish around their necks. The first female is freshly entangled in a piece of rope held together by a carabiner hook - a very unusual kind of entanglement. The second seal is not so lucky, his fishing line entanglement has already cut into his flesh and caused a lot of pain and weight loss. Seal patient #3 is again a much easier rescue - with one snip, a piece of rope is cut off his neck and he is free to go back to the ocean, unaware of the danger he was in.
We are only able to do three simultaneous rescues of big seals because we have been able to purchase enough big nets with your help. Thank you! 🦭
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[@lindouglas316]

You guys do a fantastic job, here in the UK , I go to a beach every day with my dog, and I constantly pick up ropes, cans , fishing line, your site has made me so aware of the dangers of items left by lazy people. Unfortunately it’s the whole wourld .

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

If only everyone did what they could there would be hardly any mess left to clean.

[@franceshorton918]

We need to stop producing plastic gear, and make alternatives that bio degrade. If we can get to the moon, or Mars, why not invent something useful? ? ?

[@pjbear8656]

So many people in the world, if everyone picked up something everyday…..just imagine. After watching the video of the Kayaker pulling the straw out of a Turtles nose I can’t walk by a straw without picking it up…..for years now, just can’t do it. I love my Namibia Boys so much!❤️❤️❤️😍

[@vivienneoneill5400]

I always pick things too,we all should.❤❤❤

[@FnLn55]

Your team skills have grown tremendously in the last year - unlimited potential - proud of you all!

[@patriciastacpoole5928]

I totally agree with you there! The teams confidence in each other’s abilities has come along in leaps and bounds over this last year for sure! They move like a well oiled machine now!!

[@miboogaroo]

@@patriciastacpoole5928 agreed. So glad they are honing every catch with new and improvised tools and equipment. So good to watch a new gadget at play

[@pynaetlborelse1708]

I haven't watched these videos for a while, and the first thing I noticed was the improved nets with added safety features.

[@martinsteele3259]

I was just going to say the same thing. They work so well together and do an amazing service to these creatures!

[@antoinepaullepote5476]

Je ne suis pas d'accord ! Ils pourraient au moins injecter un calmant léger et des antibiotiques pour être sûr que le travail soit bien fait, car ils travaillent dans la peur d'être mordus, l'animal peut partir avec un fil et mourir plus loin dans d'ATROCES souffrances

[@kwebst1]

Every morning i wake up to watch you save seals. It is a little bit of hope and happiness in the world. Thank you

[@bho5sumkyul]

Glad you have enough big nets to catch three big seals simultaneously. Three more lives rescued! Very well done, OCN!

[@theodoreolson8529]

Killer snag Naude. One hand extended reach into a running crowd at the water's edge. That's got to deserve some kind of award.

[@WDC_OSA]

Agreed! That was an amazing catch

[@leeattwood5443]

🥇

[@photonotavailable7936]

Olympic Gold Medal.

[@lydiaclibon118]

What about Denzil? The boy can run!

[@alfiyaa8214]

Agreed

[@lindac6032]

Poor seal #2! That really was gory. And the wound was so low down near his flippers that he had trouble running back to the water. Thank you for finding and freeing him in time.🦭😟🌊

[@dianemoonstone4715]

😥🙏👏💕

[@johnslaughter5475]

#2 appeared to have been seriously weakened by having that around his body. I hope he'll be fast enough to get food and pack on the weight he should have. Great job, team. ❤🙏🙏🙏🙂

[@user-hp1km2xi3m]

Кокую боль приходится терпеть животным и во всем мы людишки виноваты, спасибо большое за помощь ❤️

[@CallieMasters5000]

Have you noticed that the team works so smoothly, they hardly even direct each other? Net, subdue, flip, unzip, cut, ropes, release. All the steps get done to make for as quick a release as possible.

[@kerrypitt9789]

The advantage of long term commitment to each other and the job.🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@pamelanay2195]

Yep

[@tinasjostrand2677]

Yeah and also they are always so calm. No one get's angry, no shouting matches, just a well oiled machine doing this for the animals. They work very well together. It's lovely to see.

[@rickjason215]

Considering it was the first day on the job, they did pretty good.😂

[@katkalocova]

Wow, huge respect, Naude, for the first catch! That can't have been easy with the huge gap between you and the seal. Thank you for everything you do for the animals!

[@harridan.]

agreed

[@trishengard8388]

Ohhh, that second seal had really been affected by that line, just awful. Thank you all for wonderful rescues!!! I hate the seals need you so badly but thank goodness you are there for them 😇😇💙💙🙏🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our thoughts exactly.

[@sweetdaisy9918]

You just saved three lives. Heroes!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

These 3 saves just proves you guys are experts at what you do !! Other animal conservation efforts in the world should take notice of your skills and learn from you ! Thank you Naude, Tony, Denzil, Wally, And Kat !!!

[@juanjosedelpinorivas7099]

Two big bulls and a huge female, that was incredible. Such a horrible wound in the second seal, gosh. Well done everyone. Funny moment with Wally thinking about using the baby net to catch the bull lol

[@judithmcbride4023]

Agreed! The poor 2nd seal! The wound looked incredibly painful! A prayer that that wound will heal! God bless you!!! Our Amazing band of Brothers!! ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🦭🦭🦭🥰

[@amandadonegan2137]

Wonderful. Yet again it looks like someone is making loops to harm seals....never underestimate the inhumanity of humans. Thanks guys xxxx

[@battles146]

some of the fishermen see these seals as threats to their 'fish profits' - their hatred is real and clearly obvious

[@lorettaannejohnson6108]

The seal that had lost about 20 kilos, after you set him free, kept hitting his neck on the sand, he must have felt so weak. 3 great catches and saves in this run! They were all in serious trouble from these severe entanglements! As always: Great work, team OCN! 🙂

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@TheFelifa]

Hallo Hendrik... 🙋🏼‍♀️😊

[@tinasolomon8886]

Can't get enough of you handsome men doing an awesome job to save the seals. Thank you!!!

[@JW-uq9yt]

Everyday, I feel happy to have you guys in the world still.

[@828kae]

Three BIG seals! Kudos to The Seal Savers (OCN)!

[@grouthalkar3048]

Вот они чемпионы МИРА по спорту,доброте и благородству !!!! Низкий поклон ВАМ ЛЮДИ!!!

[@tessjones5987]

Wow the second one was so close to not making it in life. God Bless OCN.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

👍🙏💕

[@marieslabbert6009]

Shame, the 2nd seal was in great pain. He also looked a bit weak. Thank you for giving him a 2nd chance at life. 💙💙💙

[@avacat8852]

wow, amazing catches of these 3 big beautiful seals!! Hopefully they will all heal and get stronger!! Thank u all so much!! 🦭

[@geewill]

My God the expertise you guys display in catching these big seals is incredible 👏 Thank you ❤

[@claires9100]

I know! Right? I wish professional athletes would try this. This is a much better use of human athleticism!

[@julieojo3796]

yay! Three more rescued

[@ludaivanova2981]

Какие сильные и благородные люди. Спасибо Вам за ваш беспримерный труд. Вы спасители жизни на земле. Горжусь вашим подвигом и это не высокопарные слова. Вы заслуживаете большего.

[@haggielady]

That was some seriously awesome arm strength Naude. Glad she was seen soon enough to have that contraption taken off, before it killed her.

[@lu.w.991]

Дай Бог Вам ребята здоровья счастья благополучия. Мир Вашему Дому.

[@miminowak7446]

Well done guys

[@tatiananuzhna519]

Спасибо родные, спасибо мои дорогие! Люблю вас всех! Удачи и здоровья вам желаю!

[@user-yk9xt8rg3h]

Бедные животные, как они страдают! Второго особенно жаль. Большое спасибо команде OCN 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@user-ig2nz8zv4k]

Второму больше досталось, бедняга

[@cat2caty142]

@@user-ig2nz8zv4k глубоко в мясо врезалось - это ж постоянная боль((

[@user-jy9rt7kv4x]

@@cat2caty142 В жиру(жире) т.е. в подкожном слое жира нервов нет и боли тоже.

[@user-qw8vz9ef7e]

Подсела на канал, не могу остановится...какие же они молодцы...здоровья им

[@tuchnayacell]

Thank you for your job! It is interesting to know the destiny of the second seal. I hope he will be all right

[@RenegadeRanga]

Hell of a catch Naude. Denzil putting the after burners on again.

[@janeencalaway1862]

What incredible rescues! From Nadu working alone, to developing a team that works like a synchronised dance, Ocean Conservation Namibia has become a leading influence in conservation. All of you have improved the lives of countless seals. I'm looking forward to seeing your documentary. The trailer was awesome.

[@Denitakis]

The compassion and dedication of these men gives me hope for humanity. Excellent job, guys! Bless you all and Happy New Year! Greetings from ATX!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Same to you! Thanks so much!

[@Alizorba1]

I can't even see which seals you're after till you're practically on top of them!! Well done guys, superb work 😍😍

[@CindyLMunger]

Every time, every catch and rescue is quicker, more efficient, with less time in the net. This film, you were so fast. Great for the seals! I hope you rescuers notice it. Thank you for all that you do.

[@markrothenberg9867]

Wow, that was an epic capture-Naud showing his experience using the net by long throw.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😀🙏

[@angiediblasi8648]

Love 💕 U Team OCN ..... God Bless 🙏 ..... Proud of U Guys .... Such An Amazing Job Saving These Beautiful Mejestic Seals ...... Keep Up The Great Work.

[@user-tw7pv6ly3k]

Да хранит Вас Господь! Низкий поклон!

[@Olga-65.]

Парни заслуживают почёта и уважения. Ваш труд невозможно переоценить. Спасибо большое.

[@user-kh5io8mv6y]

Спасибо ребята за очень нужную работу!!! Храни вас ГОСПОДЬ!!!!

[@normanmans3477]

💙 Stay amazing guy's!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

what a great recovery mission with 3 seals. you guys rock! Thank you for saving the seals!

[@equaljustice2054]

Thank you for what you do💐

[@lmichaels1994]

You guys are super heros. I love the guy who always talks so gently to the seals.

[@ratagris21]

Great skill and abilities as demonstrated by the OCN team. Well done!!!♠️🎩☯️🏁

[@cgrey4082]

I love the team work! Four guys on one injured seal making short work of the animal's distress. It's a joy to see!

[@sharonott7513]

Three great rescues, OCN.

[@sassycat6536]

Watching the one seals struggle to get to the water broke my heart. With the boys' help hopefully he has a better chance at life now. OCN out there saving lives. 💕 you guys

[@user-xx5ys2fd1j]

Вьі ангельі спасители.. доброта и сострадание только у добрьіх сердцах..Спасибо вам от всего сердца

[@susanstarling7543]

May God always protect you when preforming these amazing rescues.I would not believe this many rescues would be needed until I saw it for myself.Blessing to all of you.

[@user-hx1lf7wv6p]

​РЕБЯТА.ВЫ.АНГЕЛЫ.ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСКОЕ.ВАМ.СПАСИБО.НИЗКИЙ.ПОКЛОН.ЗА.ЖИВОТНЫХ🎉🎉🙏🙏😇😇🌏🌏🙏🙏

[@drunkweebmarine9492]

Y’all are amazing people! Thank you much for caring for these precious creatures

[@clintstewart5545]

THANK YOU

[@robertocspinto]

What a fantastic job! Congratulations from the other side of the Atlantic. Regards from Brazil.

[@katylee6688]

Obrigada, obrigada, muito obrigada por dedicar amor e cuidado a esses inocentes ♥️🙏🥰🇧🇷

[@alexandrewiener7538]

Fantástico o trabalho, parabéns. Deus abençoe vocês!

[@DaleDamian]

*Excellent catch Naude!💪🏼 Oh how I missed Tony sweet-talking the seals.😊 Fantastic work Team OCN!🙌🏼👏🏼*

[@dannymbass]

I’m always impressed on the arm strength

[@user-li5wl6jy2s]

СПАСИБО ВАМ БОЛЬШОЕ ДОБРЫЕ ЛЮДИ. 🙏😇😇😇🙏

[@aasifghazi8056]

Jdjcjdjd

[@SandiRose2008]

Everyone's doing such a great job starting off the new year!!! Love you OCN Team!!!

[@p__b__3749]

We can see where the Crossfit training comes in handy. One hand for that big seal... whew! Once again, well done all of you! Heroes for the seals!

[@job5802]

Big hugs guys for 3 more terrific saves. God bless you all x

[@62lme]

Thank you all for being the heroes you are, I know they are free from anymore pain.

[@roshansinghrawat2155]

You guys are fabulous ❤️ saving nature and it's living things freely hats off

[@grannybee]

That first catch was amazing. Great work today guys.

[@lisaleggett52]

Now that was intense! That deep cut was awful. What a team. My admiration for you all is huge. Were those seals particularly vocal?

[@user-kb2bt2el4z]

تحياتي وإحترامي تستهلون ألف من الليك👍👍👍

[@ogtme]

Wow..that was more than awesome! Keep up the excellent work, and thank you always for being these seals saviors🦭🦭🦭

[@lctree9252]

You are just amazing people. You are brave, compassionate and determined. Nice catch, nice filming and editing.

[@karenstafford724]

You guys are absolutely amazing with the work you do with these poor seals. Thank you so much for your help and caring

[@Lesloi6227]

Thank you for all your time and effort to help these seemingly helpless creatures - an amazing rescue this one -such powerful animals

[@donnaallison5793]

I'm so thoroughly impressed with all of your team. Thank you for all that you do.

[@ashokraj7463]

Thanks for helping them. God Bless You all

[@mariewhiting2380]

You guys certainly keep fit , doing all that good work, very happy you help these sweet creatures 🧡

[@luisaferro9600]

Obrigada meus anjos do mar 🇵🇹🙏👏👏👏

[@veep2240]

Thank you 🙏🏻 you are all Angels 💖

[@rl4424]

Thank you all for freeing those seals! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cmitchell7347]

As compared to earlier rescue videos, amazing how so much (unfortunately necessary) practice has made the team so efficient and coordinated in their efforts. Totally in sync with the process. 'Well-oiled machine...as one might say. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO never feels like enough.

[@marcelodasilva591]

Que trabalho extraordinário dessa equipe, isso sim eu chamo de seres humanos, que Jesus os protejam sempre 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@energybobnet]

Awesome job guys.

[@dragon7060]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN 👍👍👍👍👍

[@fannycraddock99]

Three more great rescues, what a team. Thanks.

[@Odonanmarg]

Some of those wounds look terrible.

[@mikesib3482]

You guys are awesome , keep up the great work….safely 👍

[@lindac6032]

Wow, Naude, one hand, arm fully extended ... how much does that net weigh?! Impressive! 🦭👍👏

[@Itsjustme-Justme]

As long as the net is moving forward fast enough, momentum is stronger than gravity. The much bigger problems are controlling it to actually get it to the target and not let loose once the seal puts tension to it. The way Naude mastered that indeed is impressive.

[@eva9691]

Que Dios Bendiga A todas estas personas q se ocupa de sal bar a estos pobres animales !!!!!

[@zebasultana9222]

Three big guy's! Amazing work team Ocean 🙌🌊 2nd one was really bad! I hope recovers soon! 🥺

[@TXMEDRGR]

Very quick and efficient rescues. Great job!

[@sharronhelms3660]

GREAT CATCH Naude, and yes that green hook looked awfully suspicious to me. I'm just saying...... The second one I almost cried for him/ her, especially when it was released and could hardly run, I'm assuming to malnutrition. I hope and pray he/she will heal quickly and catch alot of fish/food. Bless all their Little HEARTS❤❤ and BLESS YOU OCN. LOVE YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jobotmang]

Used to keeping his head down due to injury

[@barbll000]

Thank you for being so dedicated to helping the seals no matter how bad the entanglement might be.

[@cathyschulte1297]

What is so sad is they are so helpless and in pain. So thankful you guys help them

[@paquilo99]

Saludos desde España 🇪🇸🙋🏻‍♀️👶🏻💙

[@antonipietkiewicz2962]

Best wishes 😍👍

[@JRiley-el8ln]

Heartbreaking to see him struggling to get to the water. Thank you guys for saving him.

[@alexnik888]

Ребята вы большие молодцы, здоровья вам.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙏

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

I cant wait for the documentary ❤️

[@mohammadparwezbuxoo786]

Oh my god.!! Nobody can say how much those poor speechless animals were suffering with those fishing lines and robs stucked on theirs neck creating deep wounds. It's so painfull😢😢😢 Thank to real life heroes like you guys, now the poor speechless animals got relief.. thank you so much my heroes❤❤❤ Love you so much guys❤❤❤ Lots of love from Mauritius island ❤❤❤❤

[@ninamarie8654]

You guys all have your strengths it's awesome to watch you do your work, as you save these seals. Denzel little but mighty, capturing that big seal! ♥️👍

[@marisagoncalves8043]

É inaceitável o que o ser humano está fazendo com a Natureza, graças a Deus que vocês existem para ajudar um pouco esses animais. Gratidão

[@sambarden1330]

Been subscribed for more than a year now love your guys determination. Please keep this up you brilliant people!