Entangled Seal Bull Drags His Rescuer

This is one of the biggest seal bulls we’ve encountered at the harbour. This seal accurately indicates how strong these animals are and what we’re up against sometimes. Fortunately, the seal calmed down and allowed us to finish our work, or else we wouldn’t have rescued him as quickly as we did. Although this seal was BIG, it had no chance of survival with a packing strap around its neck.
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭

[@lindac6032]

That bull dragged Naude like he weighed nothing! Good thing the net is so strong--seeing it flex like that, I really thought it would break. Thanks Tony and Naude for freeing him.💪

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

I know... and yet it would only take that miserable little bit of plastic to be his undoing and cause his death....

[@wendycassel3429]

Naude went for a Nantucket sled ride with a seal cool riding Naude 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jopoke4065]

You make the world a better place. Thank you

[@user-mz8hy1dq3h]

Вы - Герои!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

He's HUGE! This big seal bull took Naude sand skiing for a couple of meters😄. Thanks Naude and Tony, I admire your courage in rescuing him!👍❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@posnrg2u327]

Saving a massive seal bull to ensure the future of seals yet to be born. Thank you team OCN ❤

[@RL-RL]

That was intense! Trying to catch a bull that weighs more than you is a dangerous job. Naude and Antione know how to get the job done without harm to them or the bull. Great job guys for saving him, and getting that strap off!

[@freudsigmund72]

... probably weighs more than Tony, Naud and Denzil combined

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving him ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻 and wishing you all a nice weekend 😊

[@paquilo99]

Que tengas un buen fin de semana 🙋🏻‍♀️😊

[@annemaclean6634]

That was a tough one, guys, such a strong seal bull, dragging you along!! Thank goodness he calmed down a bit to let you cut off another one of these horrible packaging tapes. Well done, guys, that was a great rescue, you probably needed a bit of a rest after that one! 👍👍

[@MichaelTheoret]

I HATE those horrible packaging tapes ! I work at a school as a custodian and we get paper shipped in boxes that have these bright yellow horrible packaging tapes to keep the boxes closed . I ALWAYS cut those tapes into little strips and then put them in the recycling bin. It's so EASY ! Just cut up any plastic strips or cordage into small pieces before throwing them in the dust bin ( or recycle bin if this service is offered) . We ALL must do better because regardless of how careful We are, We still aren't careful enough.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@jessiejohnson6424]

​@@MichaelTheoret I cut up anything that makes, or can make, a ⭕ circle. Shopping bags, including the handles, chip packages, those inflated package box fillers, plastic bottles that aren't recyclable, even the plastic linings of Kleenex boxes. I saw a short about how a small fish was trapped in the finger of a disposable glove ! I absolutely go overboard, (it's the only thing I'm OCD about) but to me, I just can't take a chance of hurting any animal. It's pretty pitiful though🥴😱

[@nelysilva5833]

He's massive!!! Congratulations 👏👏👏, and thank you, and God bless you all🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@patriciawilson1836]

Well, THAT was an ADVENTURE !! He even bent the pole ! Blessings to you for your efforts with this big guy 😅

[@grannybee]

Wow, that's one gigantic seal, and super strong. Fantastic rescue ❤

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Twisting a tiger’s whiskers seems less difficult than what you managed here, Naude and Tony. You are without match. Thanks for saving this huge seal.

[@eileenentler8993]

Wow -- struggling with THAT guy must've been like bronc riding at a rodeo ... Naude almost looked like he was water skiing. I'm glad the huge guy wasn't more bite-y ... NICE job removing the entanglement. Thanks, Naude and Tony -- OCN's the BEST ❤️

[@carolleighton4579]

Exciting rescue, bit of a tussle with the very large bull, but the outcome was just perfect. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Gretchen-vh9xt]

Enormous! Great job. Thanks for taking him on.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@ezinatx]

That was an excellent demonstration of the negative effect of a packing strap. The bull seal was exerting maximum effort in an attempt to escape, but quickly became too exhausted to continue. Thanks to OCN, he will continue to make contributions to the seal gene pool. Great video at my favorite location.

[@myreallife6386]

This shows your familiarity with the seals. How you know when to touch them, to remove the strap safely. Amazing action rescue.

[@luciebrisson5881]

Thank you Naude and Antoine for your courageous rescue of this MASSIVE seal. I was very apprehensive for you but you managed it very well. Good job!

[@DavidPerez-ur2xj]

You are amazing my Gs! Thank you so much NYC one ❤️ to you all

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@ktinxx]

At one point in the struggle I was SURE the net would break! What a massive hunk of a bull! 😱 You are now certified Bull Wranglers, mates, mad respect and well done! 👏♥️

[@nicklager1666]

Based on the title i just knew the team were at the docks. Lots of prime bulls at that location. Have a great weekend all.

[@pattic.2975]

OMG! Naude was going for a seal ride! Whoa, that guy was HUGE! I thought he was going to break the net! So glad they were able go capture him. Great job, once again!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@gladysedgell2410]

Wow Naude was sand skiing. That bull was humongous, great rescue Naude and Tony.🦭🌊🏂💙

[@yc9257]

The big bulls really love to stay at the harbor, also happy to see the people at the harbor accept their presence, and willing to help

[@CTHou13]

What an amazing Rescue! I thought for a minute and seal was gonna drag you all the way to the ocean

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@mgmcd1]

A vivid reminder that this work is dangerous for everyone involved. Great work.

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@user-xn3zn6mc1k]

Ого! Этот красавец такой большой! Такой сильный! С ним всё так сложно! И всё и получилось! Ура!

[@elaborowiec3976]

To była akcja!!!!!! Dziękujemy za Wasze poświęcenie❤❤❤

[@CatherineSTodd]

= translated Polish: "It was action!!!!!! Thank you for your dedication"

[@aimeew.5945]

Thank you for not giving up. You could have easily refused to net that big guy. But your hearts are bigger than the biggest bull.

[@thulekovish8188]

That's a workout for Naude! The seal is huge, the net doesn't fit properly. Fortunately, the entanglement can be cut. Bravo and thank you, Naude and Antoine.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@paquilo99]

Saludos cordiales para todos los amigos de OCN desde España 🇪🇸🙋🏻‍♀️💙👶🏻🦭🦭🦭

[@marieke3032]

The relative size of our hands on that bull really put perspective on how ginormous he was! At one point I honestly thought the net would snap, and that would not have been funny😮 But no matter his respectable size, that little piece of plastic would have gotten the better of him in the end. Thank you once again for taking us along! 🌊🦭✂️🌍💙

[@geewill]

Wow!! Heart was pounding with this one!! Amazing job! Thank you OCN ❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@theresehopkins1581]

He was quite mellow!!! The Good Lord inspired him that you meant no harm!!! 😊 ❤🙏😊🙏❤

[@gardengnome132]

It takes a great deal of skill and bravery to attempt rescues of these big bulls; this harbor environment makes it even more difficult. Thanks so much, Team OCN, and stay safe!!

[@swansong5263]

My God! That is a big one. Well done to complete this rescue! The size and strength!

[@gavandruff5400]

Weigh to go - see what I did there! Great job, guys. That big boy is breathing so much better!

[@WildWestRosie]

The old orange net would have been toast! Glad you've got such strong replacements!

[@christinebirch7906]

This when you miss the champion seal wrestler that is Wally! Well done both of you and no injuries to either party.

[@sarahmills7878]

Wow he was huge. Well done.

[@saida6678]

Maravilloso rescate,se vio que pesan muchísimo,es por eso que se hace mas dificil.Dios los bendiga.Saludos desde SANTIAGO de CHILE 🇨🇱 SUDAMERICA.

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke💖

[@CatherineSTodd]

saida = translated Spanish: "Wonderful rescue, it was seen that they weigh a lot, that is why it becomes more difficult. God bless you. Greetings from SANTIAGO de CHILE 🇨🇱 SOUTH AMERICA." and then "thank you."

[@user-vy2jc2cl1b]

Love his proud position even inside of the Net. So majestic !

[@roseredm6663]

This was a scary rescue. So glad you were able to release the strap of its body.

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Wow he was huge 😮! Naude`s shoe skiing was impressive! Most importantly you saved him 👏👏❤🦭. And more importantly, you are safe 😌👍💚💚.

[@RalfTenbrink]

The sheer power of these magnificent animals. Respect to you guys to one that large.

[@137dylan]

I love how he just stood his ground. What a boss!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@fungmeiho2976]

Thank you very much!❤🙏

[@j4v4x]

Thank you for this episode of OCN follies! With the announcement that we will hit critical climate change in 5 years, we need some levity. Thank you for saving this big guy, and for all the strong healthy babies he will (hopefully) help make. XOXOXO

[@user-sx3ji7ne8n]

Well done on that difficult rescue! Just shows how professional they both are! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Just home from trip to Namibia! What a beautiful country it is! 🇳🇦❤️

[@marieslabbert6009]

Naudé can be glad he was on soil and not on sea sand, because then he would have fallen on his face. This is a HUGE bull, but with your experience, you managed easily! 👏👏👏👏👏💙💙💙

[@mtm00]

Well done! And THANK YOU for the work you do. 💚💚🙏🙏👍👍

[@xenaM22]

Big boy indeed!! No need to go to the gym!! You had you’re daily workout with him!! Well done!!!

[@bkm2797]

He was huge, if it wasn't so dangerous it would be kind of funny the way Naude looked like he was skiing for a moment. Great job guys and Thank you.

[@MrLow12]

WoW! Huge one! Thank you guys!

[@whitetiger6868]

Large contrast from the baby pups we usually see on here!!

[@ralphienewtonify]

You guys are my heroes. I watch you all every day. Thank you for what you do

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@vickiephilpitt7697]

Thay big boy fought you until he realized you were there to help. Once that "girdle" was cut and he felt the release he seemed to have settled down. In fact, he didn't even run away very fast, or far . Good job, even with the dry run skiing! 😮😊

[@aprilsmith3683]

Bloody enormous... Good job you two... 🇿🇦🩷🦭🩷🇳🇦

[@annedances]

Wow! That must be one of the largest seals you have tackled! And with only two of the OCN team! Horrible that a simple packing strap could harm such an amazingly strong seal. Brilliant work, Naude and Tony!

[@sarguero]

Man versus "Incredible Hulk" What a rescue!!!

[@zaz4667]

What a massive monster! Great save!

[@fannycraddock99]

Good heavens, Naude was lucky to be able to hang on there as his feet looked like he was on skis! That's when you need Wally with his extra muscle power. Well done guys. Now take a well earned breather.

[@ritaschultz6859]

Your most amazing rescues on the docks

[@ellenschneider7787]

Good thing Naude wore his shoes on this one! Sand skiing with these harbor boys would be killer on his feet !

[@l.faraday8767]

Wow, he was one big boy. Great catch!

[@karinkonecny562]

What a big boy! So pretty! And "educated" because if he wanted, that net would not be a problem.😂

[@katbow5922]

Well, that was quite exciting...what a magnificent big boy he is, grateful you saved him.

[@janeencalaway1862]

He is MAGINIFCENT! Amazing rescue.

[@Kat69nh]

Glad that your ok. Thank you for helping the sealife

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@SarieOdendaal-qq8zq]

Well done!!! Soooo big!!

[@johnstilljohn3181]

That boy was a massive lump...! Well done, lads...

[@alenahawke475]

I'm surprised Naude still has soles on his shoes! Thank you for another amazing rescue!🦭🙏♥️🇺🇲

[@wendyh3891]

Wow that was something! Well done to you both, but especially Naude, who was dragged quite a few metres! My goodness if only the realised you trying to help them! ❤❤❤ from me in PE

[@VespasianJudea]

That’s gotta be the biggest seal 🦭 I’ve seen so far on this channel and I watch almost every video. That’s crazy. 😂it gave me a good laugh. Thank you for saving this magnificent giant.

[@m.turpel4818]

Oh my! I am glad despite his size, you were able to help him! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariagiakalis4615]

Oh you guys what a workout!!!! 😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You are amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DJCallidus]

I always wonder if they know what you're doing. He could have been much more trouble. Thanks for helping guys. God bless 🙏

[@janicesanchez8257]

Gracious sakes glad he decided to stop! I wonder how much that bull actually weighed. Thank you guys for helping him❤️🦭

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Broni się ale ile ma siły nie wie że chcą jej pomóc biedactwo❤❤❤

[@manuelawilke7931]

deep respect from Germany

[@Littlebit1031]

Im sorry to say I laughed as you both went on that harrowing journey. Seriously, you all have warrior hearts and spirits because no one was deterred from facing that challenge. That big man is free to sun himself, swim, fish, and make more seals.

[@BudaKhan420]

Whoever makes those nets should use this video in an advertisement for their product’s quality

[@barbaracranford527]

Phew, I was exhausted watching that. Very brave guys, never lose sight of the mission...xxx

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@juliesong4123]

Haha never seen seal skiing before! He really relaxed once that strap was cut!👍

[@AniFam]

Sooo strong~👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@karenjoy511]

You guys are utterly amazing!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@juneabbott6805]

Wow guys. I’ve always held you the in highest regard and admire everything you do. This rescue 😮 Sheesh. Bravo 💪🏽

[@kimberleyh1946]

wow you guys! Wow. Good job!!!!

[@waldirgomes5064]

Parabéns a todos daqui da Europa lindo vídeos

[@CatherineSTodd]

= translated Portuguese: "Congratulations to everyone from Europe, beautiful videos"

[@melissawarfield]

Holy smokes that bull seal is huge!! Naude was dragged like he was nothing. Thank goodness the strap was removed! Very glad the net didn't break.

[@iprincemajestic2.0]

Ban non-degradable plastics!!!

[@dianevanweelie5233]

Seeing that tire standing there makes me wonder if seals ever get trapped in them.

[@marybrown1539]

Is that what you call seal skiing 😂. Thank you.x

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@ashokraj7463]

Thanks for helping her

[@suek.5057]

That was a tough one, but y'all did it! ❤ OCN

[@garymeredith2441]

I want your videos all the time there I've never seen you guys having to take one down this big this is great that you guys were able to get this big bowl and get that nasty plastic band off of him thank you for doing this .

[@dspatchin]

Very brave rescue. He is a BEHEMOTH!

[@davidmarchand384]

OMG 😱 such a big boy you get this time 😅👍🏻😊

[@MichaelBradley1967]

00:42 Naude goes dock skiing 🤣😂

[@tuffgirl922]

I can just imagine that bull saying, "now what? You got me in and cut the strap but how do you plan on getting me back out again?" Great rescue and you can tell he was not intimidated by Toni or Naude in the slightest. He simply went straight back to where he was napping.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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