Boss Seal REFUSES To Be Rescued

Most of Ocean Conservation Namibia's seal rescues follow the same playbook. When massive seal bulls need to be saved, there is no protocol to follow. This particular seal made it very clear from the beginning that he is the boss, and it took the rescuers several attempts to finally get him into the rescue net. He bit the ring of the net, he shook it off several times, he was not willing to comply in any way. Luckily Naude and his team have a lot of experience with this situation and they managed to seat him properly in the net. They caught their own breath, and they cut the piece of packaging strap loose. They struggled just as much to get him out of the net, but eventually he was allowed to go back to the ocean.
Antoine seems to be OCN's lucky or unlucky charm - since got back from Sea Shepherd, he had been part of two rescues with massive seal bulls.
Nobody is safe from plastic pollution and ocean rubbish, not even a prime alpha seal like this one. Our ocean has turned into a garbage patch, and there is no possibility to simply clean it up. We are in trouble. 🦭
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[@TXMEDRGR]

I was breathing heavily during that one and I'm thousands of miles away in a comfy chair. Much respect and thanks to you guys.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Same here!!!! I'm 7,000 miles away!!!

[@bruceallen2862]

I concur.

[@BradiKal61]

good , so i wasnt the only one

[@jessicaagosto3633]

Lol 😂 ditto

[@V1Tay]

billions miles away

[@adrianacastanon7330]

Only experience gives you that ability, strength and dexterity necessary to save the seals. You have a great team to impart your knowledge to !! Great job!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Well said, thanks so much!

[@lacertabilineata9337]

I think that Brutus was the best fighter till now. He knew well how to shake off the net, a really bright animal. Well done, guys!

[@rogerw3818]

This guy had some good moves, plus he was quite good with his counter attacks.

[@TheMexxodus]

Who needs 10.000 steps a day to burn calories? This was enough burned energy for a entire week! Great rescue!🤘😉

[@TXMEDRGR]

@@TheMexxodus The new SEAL Team workout.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

Wow, Boss kept shaking the net off like it was a fly😳 He's going to have strong, smart offspring. (No offense, Brutus.) Good job, team. Your expertise in catching the big boys just gets more awesome with every seal.

[@himhim3344]

Brutus had the raw strength and power. This guy had great net rejecting techniques.

[@ladybug91969]

“Not the very very big one, just the very big one” 😅 Extraordinary rescue!! Thank you for never giving up! You guys rock!!🦭❤️🙏

[@user-ht3vk4hv2t]

Да, трудная работа! Сначала нужно догнать, затем поймать, а уж потом срезать все лески и прочие путы. А если клиент попадется огромный, то и сил нужно потратить на него много. Большое Вам, друзья, уважение!!!😊

[@patriciamcglone4637]

I would just like to say a big thank you for the great work that you all do for these poor seals . And that it breaks my heart ❤️ to see what is happening and the suffering that they go through from no fault of there own . These people that discard all this rubbish should be made accountable for it and the suffering to these poor seals . I only wish that I was young again and to be able to help ….

[@VitalityMassage]

I think this is the TOUGHEST one ever to get into the net. That boy was aggressive!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Agreed!! 😅

[@kellypaws]

Lets call him independent.

[@Monsterknecht]

He wants to protect himself and his group, logically.

[@YouGruff]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Could you not use a larger diameter net entrance for the big boys?

[@liquidsleepgames3661]

Probably the breeding male seeing that he was big and was ready to fight prett much at a moment's notice

[@Yanquetino]

What a job! What a sealzilla! I'm amazed you could actually pull it off -the rescue and the net! Your bravery is only exceeded by your dedication to helping these wonderful creatures. Now go take care of your pups, Big Daddy!

[@rkprashar9885]

😂😂

[@comfortablesofa]

You guys know you're literally saving the planet right? Massive props!

[@nomebear]

Such teamwork. Not a job for the solitary, and thankful that each of you know your limits.

[@filthycasual8074]

@@nomebear lmao it's a job for anyone you sound dumb it's not like he's never done it alone before

[@user-en4js8pd5s]

You saved the father of thousands of baby seals. And you also saved the husband of hundreds of wife seals. Wonderful.🥳💖👍🏖🎉

[@lindac6032]

You're gonna need a bigger net...

[@yamnjam]

That big blubbery Brontosaurus definitely feels better now! Thanks so much for making him happy!!!

[@marieslabbert6009]

Usually the seals relax when the strap is cut, but this giant did not. Naudé and crew really had their work cut out for them today. Well done for persevering! I have never seen a rescue where the seal shakes the net round and chuck it away with disdain like this guy did!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It was our first experience with this kind of tactical behaviour as well!

[@sharondonelow5364]

That big boy seems to be used to getting his way...I'm glad it wasn't worse! Well done team! I really wish there was some way to tell them what you are doing.

[@ArDeeMee]

@@OceanConservationNamibia This might sound counterintuitive, but have you ever considered getting a big throw-net, just for the big guys? Maybe some weights on it, and then lock it down with sand anchors? That’s a LOT of equipment, and you could only ever use it if the bull is quite far away from the waterline, or he‘d just drag it into the sea… I really don’t know whether it would even be feasible. ^^;

[@ezura4760]

@@ArDeeMeeI think they’d be better off getting cowboy training and lasso these big lads like cattle!

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 “Not the very very big one, the very big one” 🤣🤣.....holy moly he was a giant Brutus.....and like a dog with a chew toy ‘playing’ with the net. Strange that the fellas didn’t seem keen to ride that puppy today!! 🤣🤣🙈. Fabulous job guys.....Thank You 💗💗

[@stephanieyee9784]

He Was big but did you see the Biggest one? I saw a HUGE lighter brown bull and I will call him The Hulk! He was Enormous.

[@MerrimanDevonshire]

Denzel: Net Wally: Wrangler Naude: Cameraman/Cutter Antoine: "Hello Puppy"

[@Bejewelle88]

Never seen the net look so small! Well done, guys!

[@marieslabbert6009]

So true, I thought the same thing. 90% of the time the net is bigger and the rest of the time, equal to the seal's size. The net today looked like they brought the kids' net by accident.

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Super. Super giant. Bravo!

[@RohitKumar-ub5bn]

Good Rescue Team OCN ✌️✌️💖💖

[@user-ci3kn6oo1d]

Браво !!! Все молодцы!!! С таким большим справились, вернее помогли! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕

[@thulekovish8188]

This big seal is a fighter. He stops running due to exhaustion probably. He doesn't know how lucky he is to be caught by these humans. Great job! Thank you, OCN team.

[@iancanuckistan2244]

You rescued Grand Pappy! Great teamwork.

[@paquilo99]

Today was a dangerous rescue! Thank you 🙌🏻🙌🏻You are magnificent 😃👌🏻❤️ OCN 🙋🏻‍♀️🇪🇦

[@lindablue7494]

Naude you're a beast, going toe to toe with the seal and keeping the net on him. And finally getting him in it to help him. I would have been winded after the first try. Mother nature has definitely given her animals a lot of power. 3 grown men to one seal and it was still a struggle. WOW. Thanks for doing what you guys do to help and save these poor animals.

[@jeanninetamblyn7625]

WTG Naude. You are the man! He put up one hell of a fight. Another great rescue. 👍💪💪

[@archimedesamazonas5379]

Giant seal so big it could eat a horse, and Tony saying a cute "it's ok" as if it was puppy. We missed you!

[@onearmy942]

Of all the vids I've watched this one looks like biggest and most aggressive one to date! Experience and teamwork made this rescue possible, incredible job guys!👍

[@Betsy-R]

Watching you guys makes me happy for the seals you rescue, but sad for all that are out there without help like you!❤️

[@natalyazangeeva9202]

Молодцы, я смотрю и переживаю за вас и за котиков. Котикам после освобождения от всего что намотано на них легче становится дышать и двигаться. Спасибо, ребята, за вашу доброту.🙏🙏🙏

[@hendriklurse6518]

Wow great rescue 😊 thank you my heroes for saving this huge seal bull ❤️ I wish you all a nice weekend 😊🙋🏻

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Aloha Kakahiaka 💫🌅🌴🌊

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer Aloha Kakahiaka 🙋🏻😊

[@paquilo99]

@@ramblynrocketeer 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@paquilo99]

@@hendriklurse6518 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@paquilo99 😎🤙 🏝

[@KN-xl6lw]

The second camera made the net look like a thimble😂 It seems like the news that Tony's back has spread amongst the herd and they're sending their biggest challengers 😁

[@diannayoga]

Wow got him!! I have to admit I had a good chuckle ! Especially when he grabbed the net in his mouth!! He was really putting up a fight. You guys are so skilled❤️ thanks for saving those big guys🙂

[@sjleo799]

WILD. GREAT PERSISTENCE TEAM. 💜💙💛 WELL DONE

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks!

[@ianrosie4431]

Jeez, when the big fella finally came out of the net, you got a real sense of the scale of him against Wally.

[@tonyaustin4629]

When you seated him, I thought it was going to a "Nantucket sleigh ride" and he was going to pull you into the ocean. Wow! That was action-packed!

[@ElaineS5651]

Сафари с котиками!!! Они здорово бегают, когда это надо, но от ребят не уйти!!!👍👏👏✌

[@BURTrobinson]

I got breathless watching this rescue. God bless you, guys!

[@jessicaagosto3633]

Ditto

[@katnip2u]

Same here!

[@illuminant1129]

On the plus side, at least he didn't break the Net - 👍

[@johnslaughter5475]

I love this guy. Big, strong and a fighter. He'll sire some really great pups to continue this species of seal. Outstanding job, guys. 👏👏❤😊

[@pamelalayman9849]

Holy Crap! That seal was enormous! I was shaking just watching you all and praying no one got hurt! All I can say is Wow! Dear God, what would do if he tried to charge you once he was out of the net?

[@toscadonna]

Big Daddy was not about to go into that net! Great job, y’all. Way to save him!

[@monkeygraborange]

I’m exhausted just watching that!

[@katnip2u]

Yeah, was just thinking that too, I feel like I need rescuing from my own palpitations now...

[@wholoveskitty]

What a BIG boy! 👍🏻❤️

[@yvonnebeavis1751]

What a big boy, well done he can now father more babies. Really brave. Thank you

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

Thank you for saving our world's seals. Our world will suffer without them. You are my heroes.

[@clwbchbabycakes]

THAT was a workout!!! Awesome job, guys!!

[@LifeJUSTLife]

This rescue was more complicated. The giant didn't want to get into the net, after that he couldn't get out anymore.... What a struggle for everyone! but... Everything is fine that ends well. 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏼🇮🇹💪🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@JonniD]

I just signed up via Patreon to donate monthly. THANK YOU for caring about these animals!!!

[@SharpLady53]

He certainly churned up a sandstorm! Thanks, guys. 🌈

[@mws8389]

@@Dowlphin Now that's smart !

[@mws8389]

@@Dowlphin Dowlphwin Pie, you are SO random.

[@trishengard8388]

WOW, glad you guys were able to help him!! Tough rescue and quite entertaining ❤️. Thank you for all y'all do 😇❤️

[@MissSadara]

Bravo! Good job guys! At least he seemed more cooperative once you had him in the net!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Luckily! 😅

[@realise6]

Well orchestrated team work guys. Good job saving that big seal. That strap seemed so tight. Another great rescue!!

[@tonietteh2015]

That one was very fiesty and so that was intense to watch Thank you to all of you for rescuing him 💜

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

saw the pic and was like no waaay !! too big !!lol that was no puppy Antoine !! hehehe

[@FnLn55]

Focus - strategy - teamwork - safety - rescue - you do great work OCN!

[@maddeusdoggeus1]

Y’all are FEARLESS!!! I LOVE IT!! Please Stay Safe. Thanks for all the Good Work y’all do👍

[@soitgoes_1334]

Thank you all for putting yourself in danger to save those poor creatures. He was definitely a BIG BOY. Stay safe out there...🖤

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

And I thought the last BIG Boy was Huge!!!! I think this one surpassed the Biggest Seal Ever Saved!!! Good Job Seal HEROES!!!!

[@johnmcmahon8616]

Holy cow. Biggest one I’ve seen yet. Way to go!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks!

[@monivelazquez5234]

The great papa was protecting his family!!! He hardly breathe, now all is joy and happiness, thanks OCN!!!

[@claritadeluna6609]

Wow, that was amazing. What a struggle it was to catch him in the net; I thought he was going to make a escape! Congratulations to all of you.

[@cheechee5378]

wowww weee that was a BIG Seal..LOLLL. and you all did a most wonderful job.. :) thank you soo much for all that you all do.. thanks:)

[@jakleo337]

Later at The Sand Bar he complains to his buddies that he was mugged and they stole his necklace.

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

😂 🤣 👏 Very funny!

[@lisafrequency55]

Aww he was just showing off for the wife and kids...then he took his appointment like a real boss.

[@karenacton3854]

I’ve never held my breath this long before with any of your other rescues….WHEW! Great job guys!

[@s.h.8228]

That big boy was hard to catch! But once he was caught he finally understood you men, were there to help him. Well done Gentlemen! You are hero's in my book. ❤️👍😊

[@laurasinkins6981]

Great job!! The expertise you guys have amassed has served you well with this one. You make an impossible job look easy! Love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@DaveKraft1]

Whew! No "It's okay, puppy!" today with this one. Well done, Team!!

[@Groundhog27]

He is huge . Good job catching him 👏

[@LithiumSurfboard]

I wish I could buy you guys a round of beers. You deserve it. Well done.

[@TicTacToe3511]

You are BRAVE People I heard you breathing hard and I was trying to breath for you ..Peter Western Australia

[@rickypope8076]

You sure earned your Hero Badge on that day!!! Well done!!!

[@only1majesty]

Kudos to you guys! Having you save these seals is a blessing!

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Как далеко котики ушли от океана,котик сопротивляется истикт ---но ему повезло,спасибо ребьята от котика и от нас.дай вам бог здоровья🙏

[@hollylynn8619]

I hope all of your lives are as wonderful as you deserve. The seals are very lucky to have all of you

[@katzmeow999]

Good thing Antoine is back to help! That was one tough guy, well done OCN !

[@Jimontherun]

Well done 100% dedication.

[@humanbeing1675]

Are you sure it was a fur seal and not an elephant seal visiting his relatives? Good job!👍

[@vedanshvedansh844]

That was a seal lion, not seal. Seals dont run..they crwal only like a worm.

[@lukealberti5094]

@@vedanshvedansh844 Fur seals are similar to sea lions and sea lions are a type of seal.

[@bimiup1]

Good thinking, Tony! Leave the netting to Naude! That big guy was happy to stay on the beach and challenge you. He’s obviously eaten nets and captors before! Great work guys!

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Mob boss! Bro that one is huge. Omg bro! That's amazing so much strength . Thank you so much .. NYC..one .

[@l33jcm]

You guys are always up for a challenge!!! Well done!

[@scottkaiser8589]

That sure was a Battle. It mite be time for a bigger net. Great job guys

[@leannkennedy6568]

Amazing what three guys, a camera woman, and a net can do!

[@metallampman]

BLess you guys the suffering and early death you have prevented is appreciated by everyone that respects wildlife

[@ColorMyWorld]

I wish I could give you more than one thumbs up for this one! You make my day start right.

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Whoa, that dude was _enormous_ ! Compared to you guys he's an absolute whopper! I felt so sorry for that little seal he went right over the top of 😮😂 Another absolutely awesome rescue there guys, thank you so much for what you do 💖💖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching!

[@patbowman6723]

WOW! A stand your ground seal. Great job guys!

[@azalia1962]

This is a very big boy... OMG! Strong and angry! Those men are ANGELS! Really! This is how I see them. What they do it priceless and amazing. Thank you very much for what you do!

[@terrybittenbender6667]

That was intense! Awesome job!👏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼

[@Aiko2-26-9]

What a tough one this was! Well done, team.

[@mlight6845]

This big fella bit the rim of the net! For how tight that plastic was, his strength was not impaired, at all. Congratulations!

[@gemmacruz8529]

My God! I think it's the first time I see Naude struggling so much to get a big one into the net. Well done, OCN!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@journeyon1983]

For larger seals like this one, isn't there a bigger hoop and net size you can use or do they not have that kind of equipment? BTW, terrific effort to all the guys trying to catch this behemoth bull seal, especially Naude's netting skills and not giving up the fight.

[@ExhibitAredactedEXPUNGED]

A bigger net would make it harder to capture normal sized seals. Which are the vast majority, whilst this chunky boy was the exception.

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Wowzers!! An MMA Seal Rescue ✨🦭✨ Have you discovered where those white packing straps were coming from?

[@ollieox9181]

That was a nail-biter! I thought he was going to rip up the net and get away. Good job.

[@barbarabanka814]

Antoine! How great to see You and hear your "it's OK" again! Good job, guys! 😃

[@GenieGenie65]

Will we try to tire him? Naude: We’ll see how that works out for us... 💙💙💙

[@RennieAsh]

They are really getting into these bosses now it must be near the end of this part of the story.

[@KDemosh]

Wait until the bosses have multiple stages!

[@kostasastro]

Then let's join in Jolly cooperation \o/

[@usmanmanni786]

@@KDemosh oh snap

[@Essin62]

Logically, there should be healtpacks and ammo strewn about the beach

[@kostasastro]

@@Essin62 Just keep looking for summoning signs

[@brendatajik6150]

Wow...I'll bet these men fall asleep exhausted!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

One again, this proves to me that ya'll are angels with superpowers!!!! Thank you for not giving up!!!!!

[@tinmanx2222]

Great work!