Complicated Seal Rescue

This was not the normal hook-and-cut rescue. The rope is very strong, even for our sharp rescue hook. There’s no doubt the seal would not have had a chance with this entanglement. Although the seal didn’t fully understand what we were doing, he helped us to an extent and we know he’s happy to have the rope off him.
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[@billiebickers....]

I love to hear him talk to the seals. He sounds like he really enjoys his work❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@linettelow]

✨Thank you, Antoine, I think Cyclops knows you were helping him remove the tough rope that wouldn’t cut. Mammoth effort, brother, we appreciate your patience with these seals. Please stay safe when saving them solo.🦭🩵🙌🏻✨

[@tbkindness]

Like comment! ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@carolleighton4579]

A new kid on the block needing your help ,he was so lucky you found him, great job Tony. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Trash_Cat21]

At this point, Cyclops is the channel mascot. He just can't seem to stay away from his lovely rescuers.

[@joaoypsilon]

Thankful for the distraction of an unexpected friend who showed up at the right time

[@RL-RL]

Antione going in solo like that was very brave. The whole event had me on the edge of my seat as this was a very intense rescue, and it worked just in time!

[@flowersnyc]

How dramatic! I almost got up when the seal moved to the edge of the dock. The best part is, these are real rescues, and not staged for social media.

[@j4v4x]

I think this guy actually understood what happened! It was nice to see him laying on the docks afterward, calm as a clam. Thank you Tony for your persistence in saving these precious babies! 💞

[@demopem]

I like how it went back to the same spot to lie down for a nap afterwards. Not very stressed-out by the rescue obviously.

[@tamerabouck764]

That was a tough one, Antoine! My heart was pounding. Your patience paid off. Wonderful save. Team OCN❣️

[@Pippin14]

Tony cracks me up! Love his dialogs. The seal didn't even resist the first time he pulled. The second time, it worked! Good on you Tony! 👍❤👍❤

[@asc7369]

Of all the rescuers, Tony's heart is the MOST committed!!!!

[@JL11775]

Well done, Antoine! Your persistence pays off again!

[@paddyjenkins8458]

That was fantastic Antonio, that was so painful. Thank you for saving his life.

[@olgapyat]

Hi all! Even a very well sharpened hook will not be able to cut such a thick rope. I thought that everything was lost when my friend crawled out of the water to the victim, but the seal behaved wonderfully, did not rush into the water, but allowed himself to be saved.) Apparently the Cyclops hinted to him that it was useless to try to fight with these guys, they would still have a rope with your neck will be removed))) Today is March 29, 2024. This amazing channel has 1.89 million subscribers (the number has not changed in 8 days.. Disgrace!!!). Subscribe if you haven't already. By subscribing, liking, commenting, donating and reposting, you help save seals.

[@battles146]

subscribing is free and notifies you when OCN posts a video - surprised more folks don't do this on any channel they like in order to have this benefit' -

[@nicklager1666]

sometimes the bulls friends offer the help OCN needs. It got a bit more difficult than expected but one less entanglement. Sounds like you are having a minor headcold there Tony. Stay healthy all.

[@user-zz6dm7gy9f]

Nerves of steel once again and a very steady hand . With help from the man up stairs, you have save cyclopes again Thank you for all your hard work and dedication 💞

[@battles146]

it wasn't Cyclopes this time although he was there, it was a new seal needing help -

[@user-zz6dm7gy9f]

@@battles146 seems like I wasn't the only one that made that mistake sorry I upset you so much want hear me make another comment on anything they do again

[@battles146]

@@user-zz6dm7gy9f no problem about your comment - the only thing I may have been 'upset' about is the number of folks that didn't listen (it happens often) to what Tony was explaining about the seals he was looking at while planning his rescue - Peace

[@imilcebarca842]

Uyyy, casi se te va, pero lo has conseguido!!! Enhorabuena, gran rescate 👍👍💪💪💪

[@elaborowiec3976]

Jesteś WIELKI❤❤❤ Pozdrawiam wszystkich👋🇵🇱👍

[@lindac6032]

The first seal climbed up on the dock and caused a distraction, then the target seal twisted his head out of the loop.... I think the seals are finally catching on to what you are doing!🦭♻️

[@dianacryer]

That would be awesome.

[@nomebear]

Sending much love and appreciation to you, Antoine Amory.

[@pattic.2975]

Wow, Tony! That was awesome! We KNOW it's not easy, but you sure make it look easy! Lucky it slipped off so easily, it wasn't going to be cut off! OCN is THE best! Thanks!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@mikeyt6785]

Cyclops is an honorary member of the OCN crew😅🥇

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@lilaalabed2527]

GREAT JOB Tony!! I love that you never give up!! Thank you for saving all these wonderful animals♥

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

О боже!Какой ты молодец!Фантастика!ТЫ ЭТО СМОГ СДЕЛАТЬ!!!☝️👌👍👍👍👍🥰😘😘😘💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@thulekovish8188]

Your patience is paid off, Antoine. Thank you for removing the rope from the seal. Good work!

[@maryg3143]

Thank you rescuing this big boy. ❤

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

What A SAVE!!! Second Try Was The CHARM!!! 👋👏👏👏❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@lindac6032]

I'm just glad that Cyclops didn't need your help this time!🙂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving him ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏼

[@tinamclaughlin1991]

I love that invention Tony! Keep them salty dogs healthy and alive! 😘💋💗

[@ladyj9330]

Perserverance is key! Thank GOD you did not give up. You were likely his only chance!!

[@CZ2_Delta]

Thank you Antoine for the dedication! You sound sick, if you are I hope you get better soon! I was sick the last 5 days and just started to be well again.

[@CTHou13]

Great rescue! I hope the donations are helping with equipment necessary to save these beautiful creatures. Anybody watching the channel if you can donate a dollar that would be really awesome.

[@posnrg2u327]

That rope is definitely a seal killer. Thank you for rescuing him from his entanglement. Take care Antoine, sounds like you are a little under the weather. 🤧 ❤🦭❤

[@hab790]

Cyclops looks chunky and healthy. He needs to start doing a better job of telling the others to stay away from trash

[@user-cz3tx3ni7j]

수고가 많으세요.응원합니다 ~~

[@c.e.b.underpar1746]

The seals on the docks are so smart, your first hook he fights but not freaking out, second hook, he turns his head the right way and doesn't even jump into the water like the beach ones that INSTANTLY run into the ocean. Amazing!!!

[@eponack]

Tenacious T. Always gets his mark!

[@cathielamson4616]

Once again, thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@nastroenie_skazki]

спасибо за спасение животных!

[@hemalatharamachandran3421]

You hooked him off from a strongest entanglement and saved him too❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@luciebrisson5881]

When the video started and Antoine mentioned Cyclops, I thought oh no, not Cyclops in trouble again !!! 😉. And he wasn't, thank goodness. It's very lucky the entangled seal's thick rope noose was able to slip over his head because the hook's knife wasn't working. Great patience and tactic Antoine. Well done and thank you!

[@marywagner9175]

Tony, you sound like you're not feeling well. I hope you feel better very soon! Thanks for all that all of you do!

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

It was nice to see cyclops 👍💙. Tony, you made a really difficult rescue. The rope was so thick. Thank you very much, Tony 💯🧡💛🧡

[@louisemackay1016]

I love the names given to the seals it makes me laugh.We just love Tony and the way he communicates with the seals.Thank you for a great rescue ❤

[@juliesong4123]

I thought for a moment Antoine was going to go water skiing. Great job!!!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@user-lo3tg4ih3u]

God bless you all OCN crew for saving these lovely seals ❤❤❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim 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.

[@ellenschneider7787]

Is OCN now hiring new members of the seal community for the team?😅. Well done Tony-such patience you have to get the rescue attempt in place before you go for your one shot at the rescue 👍

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Дякую я боялась щоб тюлень не втік а вийшло все добре❤

[@Alisa-ci9sk]

Спасибо Тони❤❤❤

[@gladysedgell2410]

Patience payed off Tony. Great job 👏🏻. 💙🦭🌊

[@Mcat7101]

Well done, Antoine - another amazing, if tricky, hook rescue. It is a shame that you all have to continually devise different ways of saving the seals and honing your skills, but without you they are totally alone with their suffering. Thank you OCN. Good wishes for Easter.❤

[@theheartland1861]

glad to see you were able to get that rope off his neck. that's a tough piece of rope. great rescue👍👍

[@spr481]

Tony, you are the greatest!! 🙂🏆

[@KPWHU]

A joint rescue by Antoine and the seal, great job guys!

[@amandamariemuise]

Antoine, votre réaction après avoir enlevé l'enchevêtrement m'a vraiment fait rire ! 😂😂

[@swedishchefdave49]

What a hero Tony is, he should be called Superman or the joker, brilliant

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Tony the seal super hero😅😅. Awesome rescue Tony ❤. Tyfs God bless you

[@TrondBrgeKrokli]

Interesting case of a repeat victim of entanglements. Maybe it could be said to be luck that he is not as easily spooked as first time victims (and therefore a tad easier to handle), but on the other hand we do not want a wild animals becoming generally more used to people up close, both for their safety and our own. Thank you for sharing this incident and for spreading awareness of marine life threatened by entanglements from human waste and garbage.

[@stephanieb7311]

Great rescue guys. Godbless you on this Holy Friday.

[@feanacar]

This looks like the rope they used to make lariat for cattle roping.

[@suek.5057]

Thank you, Tony! ❤

[@nothing-jg7fw]

Wow Antonie, you are such a professional, kinda think Cyclops was getting what you meant for him to do. Well done.

[@patriciawilson1836]

Great day, blessings to you for your work.❤

[@juggernautxtr]

he seemed really calm about the whole ordeal, maybe he remembered you saving him as a pup? the efforts you put in the pups when they get entangled maybe remembered as they mature.

[@michaelcartwright8570]

First mention of Cyclops, I was like "AGAIN?"😄 Not this time. Glad the newbie is safe.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁👍

[@lynngreene1993]

Amazing solo rescue Antoine!! Got that bloody rope off! Think his friend knew what you were trying to do 😉 so caused the distraction! Your the best hook man ever!!!

[@ninamarie8654]

Good job Tony as always your patience pays off😮❤❤

[@kareyreuben3869]

Good job, Tony and the OCN crew, bless you for what you do. P.S. Check out that fog bank in the background, it's so interesting to see all the types of weather the crew works in.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

i think Tony floated towards the seal.... cause he deflates here @2:02 !🤣 - honestly I'm impressed how you were able to snag it twice and actually were able to wiggle it off it's neck !! SKILL!!!!

[@wordreet]

My goodness! Your sharpened hook wouldn't even cut the rope!!! Very difficult to maintain sharpness if the hook also needs to be strong, and a thin blade may cut only once before breaking.

[@grannybee]

That was a tricky rescue. That boy truly is free now.❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@dianacryer]

Tony has some mad skills.

[@curlyhairs7014]

Your voice ???? May be it is in early morning but doing wonderful job as usual. We always appreciate you!!! Thank you.

[@trainsnotplanesautomobiler3781]

That was impressive. Not often you get a 2nd opportunity to remove an entanglement

[@gardengnome132]

Amazing rescue, Tony! My heart was in my throat when he started to run off, I don't know how you kept your cool and managed to get that deadly rope off of him. You make these very difficult dock rescues look almost easy, thank you so much for helping the big guys.

[@bkm2797]

That was amazing, wasn't sure how it was going to go for you Antoine, but you did it! Thank you🙏🏻❤️👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@joycemiraglia280]

✍Hello OCN...It's so good to see you on this Holy Day of Easter Week Good Friday. Tony you sound like you're congested...hope you're ok? The Seals count on you for saving them so please take care of yourself...I'd miss the sweet conversations you have with the Seals while you're trying to free them from whatever is cutting into them. Glad you were able to free this big guy. Good Night😴 God Bless LuvYa! Bye from Ohio USA 🇺🇸 Hope All of You and Your Families have a Blessed and Very Happy Easter🐇🐤🌷

[@thechickincharge1073]

Great job! It was difficult but you guys always persevere and free them from their death sentence!

[@kanalia007]

Такое доверие пациента только к хорршему врачу.

[@fannycraddock99]

Magnificent Tony strikes again. Well done. Thanks.

[@tinaa.3146]

Excellent Rescue!!! 🙌🙌🙌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@juanitabolster2483]

Wow! What an amazingly brave rescue. You guys deserve medals! The seals could line up and and present them to you all. Excellent job, as always.....thankyou. 🤗

[@simoores]

I love how Tony talks to the seals! His calming voice must help as well. THANK YOU for all you do, every one of the team! So many of these beautiful creatures are thriving today because of you all. Much respect and support from Canada.

[@ld9044]

❤❤❤

[@michelleg773]

So glad you removed that.❤TFS

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@evakociszewski591]

Awesome job thank you

[@shermarkle]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@barbaracranford527]

Well done Antoinne, such patience paid off....love you.

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

I definitely wouldn't mind to be annoyed to save my life!!! Thanks for all your hard work, Team!!!

[@riittahietanen5703]

I want to applaud with such rescues!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@judwithaneye]

That was really great, Tony! Merci beaucoup!

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke 💖

[@karenjoy511]

Well done Antoine!

[@pammarshall5298]

You guys are so compassionate for the seals

[@tbkindness]

The rescuers did a great job ❤. Many people are interested in helping this poor dog. God bless you.💕

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Precyzyjna robota super idziekujemy za ratunek❤🇵🇱

[@MortimerCat]

I held my breath through the whole rescue. 😮

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

Toni.. Naude... How Much will that Harbour Pay Me to Come Clean that Jetty... Ramp... and all Around there to Help Save These POOR SEAL'S from ALWAY'S getting this Rubbish around their Necks & Bodies!!! 😢❤😢❤😢