Fishing Hook Pins Seal's Tongue To Cheek

Just imagine being a seal, minding your own business, eating some fish for lunch, and suddenly having a hook stuck in your tongue. You are in pain, and you can no longer eat. You have no hands to help yourself out of your situation. When you think it cannot get worse, a group of humans jump on you, pin you to the ground, and poke around your mouth. What a horrible experience for any innocent and underserving animal. Whoever left this hook behind in the ocean: we hope you watch this cringeworthy video and learn your lesson. 🦭
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@kenstrickland6534]

You guys should look into some knipex dykes. They will cut them fish hooks with no problem and way smaller than the bolt cutters. You guys are awesome keep up the good work. Love your videos.

[@Subtletext]

Why not have some antiseptic spray like cetrigen? And great work everyone!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We have been advised by leading seal specialists that unless we are able to keep the seal in a sanctuary for recovery we should avoid putting medicine on the wound. Plus, the sea water does a great job of disinfecting the wound, so the seal can heal.

[@Subtletext]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I do understand. The spray I mentioned is for land animals not seals that get salt water disinfection (but I thought it may help) Keep up the great work! ❤️ to see it

[@williamtulloch1721]

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[@ElsieDreamWorld]

She was so patient! With such pain she was in, she didn’t move, she was waiting for you to help her. Amazing. Let’s hope she recovers from that terrible trauma. Thanks OCN, that was so great of you!

[@susantunbridge4612]

She couldn't move - otherwise she would have been out of there. They had to really restrain her with that ingenious sack, well designed to hold her still.

[@andrewstratford4753]

Must have hurt like hell !!

[@possumbold]

I think you’re right - there was a point in time that she realised that it was helping, certainly not at the beginning but maybe when they took that weight off. It’s like she couldn’t believe that her tongue could go in again when she kept opening her mouth whilst running back to the water. Poor seal had a lucky day. Some heroes run barefoot through sand!

[@tisalynch6788]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Oh, boy! That one looked rough. Oral surgery by Dr. Naude. You can’t unsee something like that. I noticed your Milwaukee tool box. I was born in Milwaukee WI (a great place by a Great Lake). I love that place. 💕OCN

[@eileenentler8993]

Poor, poor thing ... she could've been thrashing around like crazy, considering the amount of pain she HAD to have been in, but she was amazingly calm, like she understood what you were doing. What a wonderful job of removing that horrible hook ... but then, the OCN team always does an AMAZING job of saving and protecting these precious creatures. Thanks, HEROES! ❤

[@andrewbaruth2318]

AMEN!

[@marjorieagriss2229]

Thank you gentlemen. You are a bunch of terrific guys. Are seals intelligent enough to comprehend what you are doing? Are they as smart as say, dogs?

[@sr.fabiolaherzog6020]

Thank you for your hard work, to rescue ❤🦭 seals. How wonderful, when the seals ❤🦭are free of pain and running happy to the sea 🌊

[@sr.fabiolaherzog6020]

God 🙏⚘bless your life

[@maggietattersfield2859]

Miraculous guys. Thank you🎈👌🤗😘

[@clwbchbabycakes]

Can't close her mouth. Can't eat. Can't swallow properly. Thank you for ending her nightmare. 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@Betsy-R]

Omg. That was awful! Rescue was fantastic! Thanks to all of you!❤❤❤

[@scrane5500]

What an absolute nightmare for that dear seal! To think of the billions of animals out there just like this without an OCN is heartbreaking. Thank you for being there.

[@swansong5263]

I have the utmost respect for this team of amazing people. The skill in finding, running, securing these poor animals Who through no fault of their own have ensnared themselves In such awful things. Your expertise in pragmatically doing a mini operation Has my full respect. Honestly words cannot convey the joy it gives Knowing that the pain will alleviate for that poor animal. My best wishes from England.

[@naomispargo9644]

beautifully said

[@swansong5263]

@@naomispargo9644 xxx

[@valeriesumner4328]

Absolutely inspiring

[@Ln-cq8zu]

Agree, I wouldn't have a clue what to do!

[@ellenschneider7787]

That poor dear girl was so cooperative. Whether by her understanding or just her pure fear, it helped the situation so much. Sad that my first thought when I saw the barb sticking out was “Oh good-this will be easier for her when removed” Poor dear should never have been put in that situation. Thank you gentlemen for trying your very best to make this as painless as possible for her 🦭🌊💙

[@theworldneedsmorehippies]

The fact that fishermen have left so much debris in the oceans is absolutely disheartening. These people are doing good work for mother nature!

[@peatmoss4415]

They get hooked going after the bait or catch of the fisherman , it's not trash.

[@krp9110]

This made my heart ache for the pain and suffering that the innocent animal suffered through. Thank you guys so much for what all you do!!!

[@adnacraigo6590]

I can't imagine how bad that felt for that seal. Great work.

[@-iceraptor-]

She was surprisingly cooperative. It's amazing when these animals know when someone is just trying to help. And the way you guys talk to them like they can understand you just shows the real and true amount of care and concern you all have for these amazing animals.

[@nicklager1666]

You feel the pain through every image from the seals tongue.

[@lindac6032]

That poor seal! I can't imagine the pain she was in. It was good news to see her tongue back in her mouth as she ran toward the water. I hope her tongue heals properly so she has no trouble eating. Thank you for saving her.🙏

[@petegregory517]

I can know the pain. Bit almost thru the middle of my tongue at the age of 13 (1965) via sledding wreck. Could see the vein from top and bottom, just missed the major (forget name). Hospital, dr.? In those days …big fat NO. Dr. about $10, ER?…..don’t know but waayyyy too much. Also cut, scrapped chin to the bone and front tooth thru upper lip. Mom looked at it “not much blood, you’re alright.” Little mercurochrome, a band-aid (fell off in record time) and ice cube in the mouth. Had an “L” shaped flap on tongue for couple months. Couldn’t eat for about 2ish weeks. Probably the first of my many concussions. Btw, went out that night…..sledding, just kept sticking snow in my mouth and on chin. Aww yeah, good times, should have known then I was destined for the Marines, Nam.

[@cv990a4]

You gave her a fighting chance. They are incredibly tough creatures, but with that hook in her mouth, pinning her tongue, she had no chance.

[@haggielady]

Way to go guys! She was so relieved to get that monstrosity out of her mouth. I hate that you actually know what to do to remove these hooks but it did come in handy this time. Thank you for saving another one. Now the salt water can help heal her and she can go on to have more puppies.

[@YamIa3gypsy]

She is a smart seal because she absolutely knew you would help her. That was amazing!

[@suek.5057]

I can't even begin to fathom the pain she must have been in. Once again, thank you for being there and saving her. ❤

[@judylee3589]

This type of issue is truly horrible and I can't imagine how many seals suffer that never get rescued. Thank you for being there to rescue as many as you can as I know this takes more than hours in the day. Love you guys for your time, effort, caring and devotion when it comes to rescuing!!! ❤

[@LiamWakefield]

I realised I had been holding my breath when that hook finally came out. Fantastic team work, as usual.

[@stephaniekatich7716]

Oh that was horrible to see her with that huge hook in her mouth. I bet she is so relieved and grateful to you all. Thank you for saving her❤❤

[@CTHou13]

What an absolutely horrific injury! That would’ve been a tragic, slow and painful death. Thank you for all you do to save these beautiful creatures.

[@janiceshaw3616]

That was horrible to watch. Can't imagine how it felt for the seal. So glad all of you were able to help her!❤

[@carolekratzke9500]

I must admit I couldn't watch this one. That poor animal,I saw the end when they freed her,how painful that must've been. Bless her I hope she healed well.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Poor seal 😢 thank you so much for saving her life ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@karenwhaley8635]

Greetings Hendrick Have a wonderful week 😊

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@karenwhaley8635 thank you Karen 😊 wishing you a wonderful week, too 😊

[@lindac6032]

Fortunately for the seal, you are quite proficient at hook rescues. (Unfortunately that means you have had lots of practice.) You don't always need all those specialized tools during a rescue, but it's nice to have them in your arsenal. Good work!❤

[@catpatrick3838]

How did she even swim with that pinning her tongue hooked to her cheek, trailing all that line? How painful that must have been. Thank you so much for saving her. ❤️ Godspeed.

[@alanguile8945]

Thought I'd seen it all but this was a horror. You have all become so professional and such a brilliant team! Only sorry that you are so needed.

[@ramonavowinkel5987]

😪😪😪😪🦭💙💙💙💙

[@ruthwhall3020]

Naude started this team by doing everything basically by himself ,just goes to show if your heart is big and your conviction strong enough there is no limits to helping this planets wild life .sorry katja ofcause he wasn't alone you did a very brilliant job by getting this wonderful team up and running ,and broadcasting, with out you we wouldn't know what wonderful people you all are ❤

[@corvusmonedula]

I can't imagine the pain she went through You guys a true Hero's for these animals! I'm doing my little part in helping these animals by not consuming fish anymore. No fishing hook will end up in an animals mouth because of me

[@AniFam]

Oh… poor seal… Thank you for saving her~👍

[@theresehopkins1581]

It seems, the more severe the injury.... the more they understand that you are there to help!!!... Thank you for all that you do!!!😊💓☺💗💛💖😊💓☺💗💛💖😊 That moment when she realized the hook was out.... pure joy!!! ❤♥💕💕💞💓💗💖 .... I think that turn around was a "thank you... and now, finally, to feed"!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rnspowell]

That poor girl. That whole thing made me cringe with pain for her. So glad it was removed safely by you wonderful people. God bless you all.

[@grannybee]

Ohhh, that painful little moan. She seemed to know that you were rescuing her. Excellent job.❤

[@samwyz69]

Fantastic work! The poor seal is now relieved.

[@Jennifer-1010]

Thank you to the Flash for catching her and thanks to tony for keeping her at ease and naude for careful surgery YOU GUY'S SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELVES FOR THE AMAZING WORK YOU ARE DOING THANK YOU❤😢,👏😇😇😇

[@sk-wx1cf]

Oh my gosh, that was one of the worst injuries! Terrible to see. Thank you so much for freeing her from the hook. Hopefully she will recover quickly. Thank you from Utah, USA.

[@cuddlesanddaisy]

Thank you for caring for these animals!! ❤️

[@marionnatale8230]

This was and is so heartbreaking…she knew you were helping her. God Bless you guys. 🙏✝️😢

[@shirleybender]

Wow!!! Poor thing…how it must have suffered! Thank you for saving him

[@KimmietheAunt]

Absolutely amazing how she remained relatively calm throughout that operation; we know it hurt, there is no way that it could not but she is tough and wants to live so OCN was able to get rid of that disgusting hook. Awesome job as always ❤

[@petragunther4439]

I'm glad that now you are so skilled and equipped with all tools. No animal should go though this pain😢, this man made pain. Thank you for rescuing her 🙏

[@tgawron2233]

That looked so painful I had to look away! Than you men for saving her. Thank you OCN for the work you do.

[@alessandrasussel9308]

Your wonderful intervention has changed the fate of the poor seal and eased his suffering. Thanks to all the OCN team 😇🙏

[@christine3627]

What an incredible rescue! The seal was so lucky to be caught by you all today, to free her from certain death. Thank you for searching out these precious seals and saving their lives!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

This is the most complicated and painful rescue I've watched. Thank you OCN for helping this animal avoid any more pain than she had to bear because some people just can't be bothered to deal with their trash in a responsible way. >.

[@evakociszewski591]

You gentlemen are totally amazing. Thank you.

[@redfoxtlt]

Благодарение Богу, что есть такие люди, спасающие этих прекрасных животных от неминуемой гибели без их помощи. Спасибо вам, люди! ❤

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

Great job Dr. Naude❣ That was a successful surgery. Thank you Team OCN. You are such talented people & have different & terrific talents. You compliment each other❣ You make such a wonderful team. We ❤ you all:)🇺🇸

[@vickibowen5617]

Thank you for helping her. OCN Team, you are amazing! Bless you all. 🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻

[@brendacollins1240]

OMG that poor creature 😭😭😭 Thanks lads . You’re all Angels 💜💜💜💜

[@orionshadow7]

Amazing work guys! Aww that was brutal to watch. You all are heroes! :)

[@elaborowiec3976]

Ból musiał być straszny😰biedne stworzenie😢 Dzięki Waszej determinacji wierzę,że wyzdrowieje!!!!!! Dziękujemy za Wasze wielkie serce❤❤❤

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Cos strasznego tyle bolu jestescie cudowni ze ratujecie ye bezbronne zwierzeta dziekujemy z calego serca ❤❤❤❤❤

[@georginakuykendoll2413]

Yeah!!! Another incredible save, as you said they are so resilient thankfully. Glad you were there to help

[@user-kk6my2gy6n]

Бедненький... Как же ему больно...😢Парни, вы люди от Бога! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ediemorgan8968]

OMG..I never cried so hard watching a rescue 😮‍💨Thank you for what you do 💖💖💖

[@palatina6626]

You are getting better and better in removing hooks. But sad you have to. - Great work Team OCN!!

[@maggieyake8054]

We are so thankful that you do the work you do. What an horrific situation. I can’t imagine how that must have felt to the seal. Your rescues are amazing. Thanks to you all.

[@Neith29]

Their extremely high levels of pain tolerance makes me in awe of them. Animals are truly a whole different lifeform that we need to protect and cherish.

[@srsusansummers3070]

Your expertise always amazes me thank you for this great rescue

[@rozelibarranqueiro6689]

Que dor que ele sentia meu Deus

[@carolleighton4579]

How awful she should come accross the discarded fish hook, she must have been in torture trying to survive, you all did a great job helping her to go back to the sea and giving her back her freedom. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝

[@naomispargo9644]

What a strong and patient creature. I felt nauseous even looking at her injuries, but she was so full of energy and desire to live, running back to the water. Inspiring and horrible at the same time. We have no right to torture these brave animals with our negligence. Thank you so much OCN!

[@madmilko3507]

Much sympathy for the Seal - much appreciation to the OCN Team - cheers and thank you

[@Kokeil39]

Unglaublich, der arme Kerl, hoffentlich übersteht er das, ich wünsche es Ihm von ganzen Herzen. 💖💖

[@fernandoyamazaki9906]

Excelente trabalho. É uma judiação o que estes animais passam. Felizmente existem equipes como vocês que ajudam a diminuir o sofrimento destes bichos. Imagino quantos não devem estar passando pela mesma situação. Obrigado e parabéns pelo trabalho de vocês.

[@MGR1967]

Magnifico trabalho 👍🇵🇹

[@grandymommy4531]

My heart aches for the poor thing. As you say, hopefully the salt water will do its magic. I'm so glad you guys found her.

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

Oh gosh, this is hard to watch. The poor seal, imagine her pain😪. A thousand thanks to you guys🙏❤️, for removing that hook so cautiously out of her cheek and tongue.

[@p0o9i8z]

All of these "hook" video's are extremely painful for me, so I can't imagine how painful they must be for the seals

[@OVTraveller]

Delighted to see that the team now has access to gear to tackle more complex rescues and especially the large hooks. World wide support is finally arriving to help this outstanding team of animal friends.

[@eury5405]

I was watching this with my tongue hanging out the whole time! My girls just asked me what was wrong??!! Thank God for this amazing team you have! Poor sweet angel must have been in horrible pain AND HUNGRY!

[@user-wd9iv2zt6n]

見返りを求めない辺りか素晴らしいですね助けるのが大事だとしっかりわかってるからこそ出来ることですね😊

[@michaelinhouston9086]

Thanks for your amazing work. On a positive note, years ago my doctor told me that mouth injuries are generally very bloody but there is an upside - since the blood supply is so rich, injuries there heal much faster.

[@MsDaisy173]

Bless all you gentlemen for saving her.

[@paquilo99]

Feliz domingo para todos los amigos de OCN desde España 🇪🇸🙋🏻‍♀️💙👶🏻🦭 Qué terrible sufrimiento 😰👅🪝

[@martinvidalgonzalez7211]

Terrible los cortes que tienen algunas de ellas con el paso del tiempo

[@hendriklurse6518]

Feliz domingo Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@karenwhaley8635]

👋🖐🖐 from USA 🇺🇸

[@paquilo99]

​@@hendriklurse6518🙋🏻‍♀️😃

[@paquilo99]

​@@karenwhaley8635Greetings 🙋🏻‍♀️☺️

[@tajedi117]

I was quietly watching from Korea🇰🇷 without any comments! I'm so grateful and moved to see the toolbox today that I'm commenting on the translation program! Thank you for always rescuing the animals and I hope you put the health of the rescuers first.❤

[@lesliehoffman6532]

Poor Baby. I am so glad that you were able to help her 💖

[@yamnjam]

She for sure would have died without your intervention. Thank you for saving her life, and all future pups she will have.

[@user-vu4mf8io4t]

그동안 먹이는 먹었을까 사람들이 저지른일을 사람들이 치료하고 다니네요 정말 좋은일 하시네요 복받으실거예요 감사합니다

[@sharonperkins5175]

Poor thing must have been in agony and unable to eat and drink. Thank you so much for the great work you all do in recuing and helping these seals.

[@lisafrequency55]

Fortunately the tongue heals quickly. Poor babe I am sure she suffered.

[@shiboof]

Thanks! That was ghastly, and you got it done for her.

[@ikeabuchi1]

This crew is a God send, What an amazing group of people, 👌

[@4july99]

That’s has to one of the most painful injuries I’ve seen. Thank you so much for saving her ❤

[@ritavalade7049]

I have chills watching you and feeling the relief. When are humans going to learn that the ocean is not a dumping site?

[@siberia500]

Poor baby, unbelievable amount of suffering ! Your INCREDIBLE PROFESSIONALISM and TERRIFIC HELP are GREATLY APPRECIATED by us, onlookers, and by seals for sure! THANK YOU!

[@nonnyena4267]

I've bitten my tongue & had that first pain-surge be _literally_ blinding! I cannot imagine my tongue pinned to my cheek and constantly repeating tugs from the pull of the attached line... That poor lass! I am so glad you guys were there to help... And so sorry you had to be. *"14 BILLION* _commercial_ hooks abandoned, lost or discarded *_EVERY YEAR."_* We've only seen a _handful_ removed by OCN. Where are the rest? What irreversible damage is being done by those ones? _What can _*_we_*_ do to help correct this?_

[@mlhart3741]

No words cancompete with the images - what a terrible injury. Thank you, Team OCN, for your expertise and compassion - we (and the seals) are so lucky to have you on patrol.

[@mariaes623]

That poor little creature! So hard to watch! Thank you OCN angels! ❤

[@RichardRickettsAtty]

This really breaks my heart to see the seal in such a condition and give me hope that somewhere, someplace, people still are good and doing the right thing. You guys rock.

[@markgoodman240]

The whole OCN rescue team do incredible work saving seals!

[@katbow5922]

You wouldn't believe the pain I was feeling watching this, physical and emotional. I am so grateful for people like you. Thanks

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

Excellent job guys. Being an angler myself, emphasis on responsibility of safe use and picking up all tackle (even other anglers discarded rubbish) should be impressed on careless ones. We're in the best position to deal with the problem and it should be compulsory.

[@videowatcher4006]

The pain this poor animal must have been in. You guys are heroes, thank you for your compassion and love for these animals.

[@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.

[@gregorygilbert992]

You guys are amazing rescue surgeons. Her tongue being pinned to side of her mouth was horrible. So glad you rescued her.

[@fletsepopje]

Each time I think that there are no more heroes in our world, I watch one of your videos and I know that you guys are true heroes. Thank you so much for all the hard work you do.

[@fungmeiho2976]

OUCH!!!😱😭 Can't imagine the excruciating pain!!! Thank you so very much! ❤🙏

[@chrischrisafis484]

Omg you are angels to these poor victims ❤️❤️❤️

[@terryzolnik1204]

Oh my goodness what a wonderful job you did on such a complex injury. I love you guys for what you do, the kindness and compassion you render. Just outstanding. Thank you. That poor little girl, how she suffered.

[@veldawells2839]

OMG, the extreme pain she must be in. Such tradegy. I hope she can feed again. Without this amazing rescue she would have died. You guys are so brave. It must make your stomach turn, but you must harden, but must still really affect you. 🙏 🙏 thank you so much.