Cute Baby Seal Wrapped in Roll of Line

Naude, Johnathan and Antoine noticed a seal pup wrapped in a huge amount of fishing line. Usually the lines are big knots with one or 2 loops around the animals neck, but this was an entire roll of line, with over 60 loops around the poor animal.
They had to stalk on the beach for over 10 minutes, as their target was very close to the waters edge, and they could not risk him beating them to the ocean.
Antoine managed to catch the Cape Fur Seal at the last moment as it entered the water. The quickly restrained him and Johnathan went to work cutting the lines with their Leatherman Raptor shears.
The baby seal was still in good condition, indicating the it was a very fresh entanglement, possibly only a few days old. 🦭
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[@lauramaue]

Every time Antoine says "It's okay, puppy!", an angel gets its wings.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@sathitalaksanakij2004]

Agree with you

[@CandiSue1238]

Are any of them named Clarence! My favorite holiday 🎥. Their all Clarence's. And it's beginning to look alot like Christmas! 2021 Have a Mary Christ- mas. Come to Christ 1 Corin 15:1-4 Rms 10:9-10.

[@crissyjordan8234]

@@CandiSue1238 hallluya

[@bigd4746]

Lol. Love it.

[@supernova11711]

Antoine is so friggin cute! “It’s okay puppy. IT’S OKAY PUPPY!” Starts petting the little guy. Just a heart of pure GOLD this kid!!! 💕

[@waffles3629]

I know 🥰, it's so sweet

[@goodandevil8505]

Αntonie is a multi rescuer. Running, catching, trying to comfort seals. Thank you guys! 💟💟💟

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@marydurham5976]

I Think You Meant… A Multi-Tasking Seal Rescuer!!??💖🤔🤗… And Yes… AKA As “The Seal Whisperer”!!!🫠🤗🥰😘… The Entire Dream Team Are Earth🌎Angel’s😇!!!💖🤗😍🥰😘🫠🙏💙🇺🇸🌎

[@social.noxiety]

Humans: walk Seals: RUN Human: crawls Seals: Stop! he's one of us

[@monkeygraborange]

Exactly

[@rses916]

🤣

[@social.noxiety]

@@rses916 glad I made you smile

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@prospero4183]

Not one of them, there just all thinking what the hell are those weird things crawling towards us.

[@eld2310]

I love the POV shots because, as someone who's not very mobile, it lets me feel like I'm crawling in the sand and running like the wind and leaping small seals in a single bound. :).

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@marcopedroso6139]

Antoine, the fearless man. He isn't afraid of getting bites, he just run

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@3113victoria]

“We’re removing your necklace” He remembers all our comments about them stealing the seals’ bling 😂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😉

[@melaniexoxo]

Antoine's acceleration when he runs is other worldly he's so freaking fast!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@christineprutzman4259]

He is so compassionate with all the seals and always tries to reassure them

[@dystopianlucidity4448]

I really appreciate the way Antoine talks to the pups! You guys rock!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Vampyresdontdodishes]

Antoine always soothing the pups and talking to them and stroking them is so heartwarming. I don’t know if he’s already a dad but if not he’d make a loving one for sure.

[@KikiLivesInMe]

Shout out to all the rescues you’ve done with or without camera. You guys rule!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@marklbates]

Antoine's reactions were amazing when he took off running and ninja dodging everything....

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@violetgutierrez5315]

Antoine is the best! He's fast runner, fearless, and so kind💜🙏

[@norman1741]

Love how you are always respectful and gentle with these little guys. You talk and reasure them and even give them a little pat and massage at the end. Great job!

[@kathyreinhofer9275]

Watching Antoine run and jump through a sea of teeth, I hold my breath. 💜💋 Much love

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@ebonds]

Love how Antoine strokes the seals gently to give comfort to them. A nice guy indeed. So is Naude of course. 😉

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@sassydragonfly5063]

Antoine, so sweet how you say "It's ok Puppy" and gently massage to calm them down. Could watch these videos forever!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@amethefame8713]

"It's okay baby"😍 I LOVE YOU ANTOINE! 💕

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much!

[@FlashyJackie1]

I am always amazed by the athleticism you display Antoine! Another great rescue by the OCN team with help from Johnathon of the Namibian dolphin project. It almost looks like he got a love bite of his own party way through the video, did he? It's so great to see the channel grow, greater exposure means more funding and more seals saved!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

He did... Thank you very much!

[@chrise.321]

That 1 seal on the left as you're crawling: "Hmmm, those are some weird looking seals. I'm gonna keep my eye on them!"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That’s right!

[@cinderellie9583]

Great catch!! I never get tired of watching you guys rescue!! 💗💗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@user-nw2yq2ke8s]

Спасибо ! За спасения животных!

[@thanksgivingturkey734]

Everytime the seals gets untangled I don't know why but I just give them a goodbye wave 💗💗💗👋👋👋. Thank you so much, gents were just sooo grateful!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@aucourant9998]

Good job Antoine, spectacular leap.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@user-fh3sf5iy6i]

Низкий поклон спасателям. Молодцы!

[@jaylyndanz3911]

Y’all are amazing! Thank you so much for what you do!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@placebo1819]

These guys' places are already booked in heaven. They are the kings of the world. ❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@thatjadedunicorn]

I love you guys so much.. I especially love how Antoine pets them and talks to the pups with such kindness and warmth. You guys have become my fav. channel on youtube. Thank you so much for your effort, time and love. Bless you

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@jan091968]

Me too loved this channel, n the way they save the seals. Awesome hard work.

[@leandrocarvalho2265]

Vocês são nota 1000 parabéns por este trabalho maravilhoso salvando a vida desses inocentes. Obrigado e que Deus continue abençoando vocês.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Life lesson of the day: if you see a bunch of guys creeping up on you at the beach, somebody's about to get grabbed.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@IRosamelia]

Hi Callie, are you thinking what I'm thinking? (Hint: it has to do with putting on a fake fur coat, lines of plastic and lying on a namibian beach... seems like a good idea somehow 🤔)

[@IRosamelia]

@@SupportMensMentalHealth Leo, let's get grabbed by Antoine 😅

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

When that puppy hit the water, free from entanglement, my heart skipped with joy!! Thank you Naude! Thank you Antoine! Thank you Jonathan(?)! Thank you OCN!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@christin9481]

Well guys. THOSE people are the real heroes ❤️

[@IRosamelia]

AND they are 🔥🔥🔥 *HOT* 🔥🔥🔥 that just needs to be said 😄

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@christin9481]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Oh no need to thank me! Thank you for making this messed up world a better place! ❤️🌎

[@Masood1810]

@@christin9481 and they do do it in style!

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Awesome job guys! My hats off to you doing this day in and day out- I know you have to to make a difference for the wildlife! Children are where the change lies... they are still open to seeing a different way of doing things. It was so great seeing you working with the local children about how to leave the beach cleaner than when you arrived!🧡 I lose patience with adults that can look you in the eye as they shrug you off and continue their damaging behavior... Bravo- awesome rescue! 🧡

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely. Thank you for that.

[@WiLdLiFeMystery]

I love this video. Filled so much with inspiration and positivity. Thank you to you and your team. 🙂👍🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@barbarabanka814]

Bravo Antoine! 😊 Such a good job, guys, as always!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@goldiepierce71]

And Antoine wins the seal hurdles for the day! Poor little one. Glad you all were able to catch h/h. Good day. :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

Along with being the Seal Whisperer, Antoine has achieved ninja-level seal vaulting skills. Epic stuff!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@monivelazquez5234]

Antoine, Naude & Johnatan, that was a really touchdown!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@neusadelconte3941]

Eu adoro quando vocês falam com os animais tentando acalmá- los 😘😘

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

LET THOSE ADS PLAY PEOPLE!! This generates adsense revenue, which goes to rescuing more seals!! Please, let them play!!

[@TexasGTO]

You need to click. If you don't click it doesn't count. Also, if you're that passionate about it, donate. :)

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Their videos are too short for any real ad revenue, you have to hit the GoFundMe- if you can afford it.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

@@TexasGTO I click on every single solitary ad!

[@Pinkielover]

i do

[@Pinkielover]

TexasGTO Some can’t donate like myself ,,, so I leave it on loop playing all night. or till by battery dies.. I’m homeless I have no extra money

[@user-si9og9xc2p]

РОССИЯ С ВАМИ, МОЛОДЦЫ, ВЫ СПАСЛИ УЖЕ ЦЕЛОЕ СТАДО ТЮЛЕНЕЙ, СПАСИБО

[@louiscantu6461]

You should put all of the items you remove into a clear acrylic tank for a year and show just how much accumulates over time.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Okay.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Every piece of entanglement is cataloged and stored for research. Nothing is left behind. Serious commitment from OCN.

[@FlashyJackie1]

@@WhatAboutTheBee you're so right!

[@louiscantu6461]

@@WhatAboutTheBee it would be eye opening to see it all in one big clear container though to see how much they save.

[@eyescreamcake]

Put it at a marina where the fishing ships leave from

[@mlight6845]

Yeah, darling pup freed from so much line!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@janicesantana7536]

Meninos vcs são excelentes salva vidas!!!

[@Flowershark]

Great catch! I love how determined you all are. It looks like things are starting to run smoothly again!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Love.RoslynnAria]

4:03.. The background sound.. They're cheering you on with YAYYY

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@karikovacs3824]

Much love, thank you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@veetour]

1:30 50 meter dash, hurdling. These guys are track and field stars.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@jaskbi]

Antoine like "Lost it Lost it!" Naude "there there there!" Antoine goes running, Good job guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Teamwork!

[@katushechnik]

Eah! Young Chuck Norris and his friends help seals! Thank you for that!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@greenqueenbee1]

I love the way Antoine can jump toward the injured seal! You guys are all awesome!

[@alexionut465]

I respect you for every second of effort you put in.👍👍👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@yutodoas]

Спасибо, ещё одного котика спасли.)

[@Elena_Praha]

Да, героические парни. А какой-то дебил в это время бросил за борт ещё один моток лески, или ещё какую-нибудь дрянь.

[@z.louisecoombsrambouillet8395]

Antoine lost his gopro in the surf 🌊 and was still able to retrieve it! Yay! The way that Antoine talks to the seals 🦭 is just so sweetly awesome! His voice is most recognizable

[@rgsupreme8916]

We should have more people like you in this world. Antoine dropped the camera just to save that little. Good job guys👍👍👍

[@CISSY500]

You guys have the most incredible eyesight to spot the troubled seals then be able to separate them out of the herd rushing to the ocean. It is absolutely amazing. I love the seals that stay with you after to say thanks. Bless you and your work. We owe it to these beautiful creatures since we are the culprits polluting their environment.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely. Thank you very much!

[@skvelder]

One person making one change every week could make one small difference. Small changes can all add up to be a big change. Each of us can make huge changes.

[@DaleDamian]

*Notification Squad!😁 Much respect to you guys!🙌🏼* *Antoine’s “it’s okay puppy” completes my day!🤩*

[@medicbabe2ID]

The "It's okay, puppie" and how he pats and gives scritches to the scared seals while doing the important work of capturing, freeing them from entanglement, and releasing them just makes me want to give him squish hugs. 😊

[@DaleDamian]

medicbabe2ID I would love too!🤗 His voice is very calming and soothing.

[@IRosamelia]

Oh yes 😁

[@DaleDamian]

Surfer Rosa I will make Antoine’s “it’s okay puppy” as a ringtone 😁

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha! Making me blush!

[@pada5652]

That was a wild little one Thank you so much 💓.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@dmitriy8639]

Пару слов в поддержку спасения животных !

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Great job, catching him early before much damage was done. Geez! What super heroes you all are! Thank you, Naude, Johnathan and Antoine! Dankie!!!

[@chicagomade3198]

Great morning with the saviors!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@onnalexseeias]

Thank you for helping these innocent beautiful seals ❤❤❤

[@js5999]

Whoaaa! that was some action! Sign Antoine up for the Olympics!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@sbain844]

Well done that man - superb catch.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@tiesabirin6094]

Thank you men for helping an animals . GBU ❤️😡

[@juliac280]

I love Antoine!! i love how he talks to the seals! So sweet!!

[@sidarthsankarram4413]

The world needs more people like you guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@isabelsoto5845]

The seals are lucky to have people like you to help them

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@neusadelconte3941]

Parabéns pelo amor que vcs tem com esses animais inocentes e indefesos 🌷

[@Betsy-R]

Tony, please keep talking to the “puppies” and giving them your wonderful seaside (bedside) manner! ❤️❤️

[@annm4833]

"And the gold medal in the seal hurdles goes to Antoine!!" 🥇👏👏

[@michaelbondick575]

Excellent team work and great agility not to get bitten or injured. Happy days for the pup also!😃👍♥️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@ocdholic]

Antoine needs a tether line to his wrist for his camera lol. That run and jumps were amazing, but how the heck can you guys run without shoes on? There are like shells and other sharp stuff on the beach. Ouch!

[@EliasJG1985]

You can run better without shoes on the sand.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are faster indeed. We get cut quite often though.

[@Primalxbeast]

A good pair of SCUBA diving booties might work well, but I don't know if it would reduce their agility while dodging all those teeth.

[@violagentsch]

Was thinking the same. 🐚

[@CaptIronfoundersson]

They need those full head rigs that were used to make Hardcore Henry.

[@Irish18254]

The seals really do settle down and relax when the guys speak in comforting tones and give kind pats.

[@earthkeepr7591]

Calling them puppy and rubbing them to calm them during a dangerous interaction with wildlife. Truly heroic

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@will4may175]

Nicely done, those Seals have got it in for Naudes left arm tho 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@leliaines307]

TUDO QUE O PLANETA PRECISA É DE AMOR💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@violagentsch]

I can hear all seals in background cheering. So am i. 👏👏👣

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@Grom_the_Paunch]

Why would anyone dislike this type of clip? Vile human beings.

[@amarabidali5316]

that effort, very much appreciated

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

YES! Very much appreciated!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@DM-wj4gg]

Always look forward at nights to seeing a new feed from you guys after a stressful day. You bring me such hope with your efforts. Love you guys!❤️❤️👌👌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much!

[@foxwonderland8467]

You guys are like super speedy like cartoon character!! Wow he was zooming around and jumping like a ninja warrior!! Without your awesome moves that poor little seal would have been lost to the desperate help you provided for him!! Bless you all! WOW!!! To run full bore so fast into such densely populated beach bare feet open legged with all those seals and their massive strong jaws and teeth!! You guys really do deserve some type of animal rights award!! Can we the audience nominate you for something? Do you or anyone here know of any place or business we can get you guys submitted? What you guys do is some of the most brave selfless acts of kindness by anyone I’ve ever seen. And you do it so often!! I fills my heart with love!!!

[@robertholladay3596]

I love what you people do for these poor seals. Thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!

[@mariadefatimalacerda8449]

Parabéns rapazes 👏👏👏👍 👍 TOP👍

[@marionbowler5440]

How long is your typical day rescuing the animals, and amazing as always.🇨🇦🐘🐙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

A patrol is three to four hours.

[@silviapegoraro9366]

Antoine saltando para evitar pisar o ser mordido es todo un espectáculo... Desde Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@JRiley-el8ln]

I adore Tony’s tender comforting ways, always talking to the “puppy” while patting or rubbing or tickling. And who knew he is really Superman - faster than a speeding bullet and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound . . .

[@iszolde154]

So cool how he jumps over the other seals, you guys are really fit!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Tantejay]

Ever thought to staple the cam on Antoine? ^^ Honestly that was an impressive dash.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Tantejay]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Anytime ^^

[@user-zj7cs2bc2i]

Thank you for all the seals! 🤗💛💛🧡♥️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@rita0099]

I love the way Antonie touch and comfort the seal.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@mace8873]

In a thousand years, the commentator at the Olympics will explain how hurdlingwrestling (like chessboxing) started, he'll undoubtedly get a few minor details wrong, and the viewers will think "they were crazy back then", but hopefully they'll have solved the problem with pollution, and hurdlingwrestling will be nothing more than a sport. What I'm trying to say guys, is excellent job, not only are you helping the seals, you're also laying down the foundation and doing the fleet of footwork to create sports history.:-)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@marsupiomarsu7377]

Let's vote for Antoine to be in the next Olmpic games for the 110m hurdles.... :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@dsf114]

Every one of these I watch, I catch myself turning my head or the phone trying to see more lol. You guys are heros. Thank you for your hard work saving our precious animals.

[@sherryroberts7716]

You guys are quickly becoming legends! Keep up the good work! I NEVER get tired of watching these rescues!

[@dahoose]

You guys are the best❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@momof2393]

Thank you so much for what you do

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@joymoraqui9591]

Mabuhay!! Always watching you guys...take ❤ care...God bless..

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@womanonabicycle]

I don't know what i enjoy more... Antoine hurdling seals or his seal support commentary. ☺