Fishing Line Cuts into Seal's Jaw

A few big rescue nets were needed to catch this seal! He had been evading the OCN rescuers for a few weeks, but their persistence won. The seal was visibly injured by a piece of thin fishing line wrapped tightly around his jar. Because the entanglement was located around his mouth and one of the net's zippers was starting to open up, they had to capture him in a different net before they could get started. Once safely secured, the rescuers used surgical instruments to gently remove the entanglement from his mouth. The whole team was needed to ensure everyone's safety for this complicated but successful rescue. Well done, guys! 🦭
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[@gambog6684]

Man, these rescues are getting more complicated by the day, the more complicated the more advanced your skills become. Great work guys..

[@codijo-myalaskandog122]

Very well done... it's allot of work you do... thankgoodness you guys no what your doing... 🐾❤🐾👍

[@titanbum7365]

Pracice makes perfect and they get plenty of practice.

[@lisaboolee]

Amen 💯❣🥰💞🐾🐾😎😎

[@dimitrishat8659]

God plays with himself

[@crreaasbaum]

The team work is incredible! They can read each other’s minds!

[@rogerrabbit80]

"Everybody get behind, so he runs away from us" Seal: "Wanna bet?"

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

I noticed that, too. He wasn't scared enough to scurry away, more like he was ready to rumble.🤗

[@richieb7692]

He had just been chased, and netted Twice. No wonder he was a bit upset.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

@@richieb7692 😂 Seriously, I'm really glad they caught him. That horrible cut was probably making him ill-tempered as well as the ignominy of being caught twice by critters that didn't even have decent flippers.

[@dantheman5745]

The OCN team breaks all the rules: they run with scissors and they're the only ones who look cool wearing fanny packs.

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Good one

[@wonderwend1]

Great job guys! Naud : "He's fast" Denzil: "hold my beer"

[@cheryl8386]

😂😂

[@timothykelley4495]

SEAL: "I've not been able to eat properly in a long time... I'm hungry enough to eat a NAUDE!!!!" ;)

[@traseag5793]

😆... ThankQ

[@crissyjordan8234]

lol lol

[@ladybug91969]

The banter between you was quite entertaining…Naude “I’m water skiing here” Naude to Tony “Bully!” That was an amazing, exhausting rescue. You knew he was out there because you saw him a few weeks ago and you never gave up! You never do! He would not have made it without you all! Thank you for being the Heroes that these precious seals need so badly! Love and admiration always🦭♥️🙏♻️

[@banangebliss3387]

I had to chuckle at the beginning when the seal was just sitting up like seals do but still covered in net lol. Great job guys-you’re amazing, and I’m truly grateful for all you do, including those behind the scenes who work just as hard (or more!) 🙏🏻💗🙏🏻💗

[@terreedwards8849]

Another great job. Thank you for helping. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@LRBerry]

Recent videos have been quite intense rescues. They clearly demonstrate just how committed you are to keeping the seals healthy and free of all these horrible entanglements.

[@patpierce4854]

These animals are lucky to have OCN watching out for them.

[@ellenschneider7787]

Tony gives a two handed push Naude “you bully “😆. Bet it was the first time that Tony was called a bully while dealing with the puppies 🦭❤️

[@tonynagy2042]

That was so funny Eh!!🤣

[@ellenschneider7787]

@@tonynagy2042 Canadian eh?😉

[@utahyork3338]

"He's going to be upset." "More upset?" :)

[@christinedegarmo4714]

Damn! Seals are pure muscle, 4 grown men to keep this guy restrained! Thanks for never giving up! OCN hero’s!

[@nicklager1666]

Poor seals they have a way of finding themselves in the most odd situations. On the other hand it keeps the team on their toes. You guys are turning into veterinarians aswell as removal experts.,

[@nickybritain4900]

I think sea water is a possible antiseptic, a saline solution is good for cleaning a wound. I hope any cut or open injuries on these seals will repair quickly. 👍👍😊

[@haggielady]

Your technique has evolved over the last 18 months. You've studied what you need to do, how to do it, and it shows. This rescue shows the results of the "brain power" you've put into the art of seal rescue. I'm so proud of all of you, even though we've never met. Keep up the great work!

[@boa1793]

The nets they use to catch the seals are wonderfully designed. I’ve wondered if the nets are designed for something else or this team designed them and have them specially made.

[@alibern4199]

Oh my god. These entanglements are horrifying, those poor seals. God bless you guys for your work. 🙏🇦🇺💜💜💜

[@sharonbrown6595]

In the mouth is horrible. These guys r getting better and bette r

[@jchrystsheigh]

I like the innovative use of ropes to control these muscley ones. Holding down a 200kg seal is no small task!

[@jchrystsheigh]

This guy was also much more accommodating than Captain Hook was!

[@sudeshnabandyopadhyay8852]

Another great job, lead surgeon--Naude ,with his excellent team.

[@DylansPen]

The rest of the seals are like, "Oh man they took down Big Jim, I'm getting out of here!" You guys are really getting to be professionals at this now. Worst case scenario - bad entanglements and injuries inside a very large seals mouth and you got it done and everyone knows the risk with a large seal like this is always there. Well done all, that was something to watch.

[@WDC_OSA]

The seal must have been so scared, especially when you started putting tools in his mouth. But it’s real good to see him untangled, and I hope he stays healthy.

[@staycurious0815]

but just good, that he was much more cooperative then the last one

[@WDC_OSA]

@@staycurious0815 absolutely, and great that they didn't need to try and wedge his mouth open like in the 45 minute rescue they shared a few days ago!

[@youjustlikeit3774]

6:01 Easy fix for that knot. KZbin video called The Slipped Half Hitch shows that you fold the line in half instead of putting the end of the line through the loop (hitch). It leaves a piece of line hanging out for you to pull on to undo the knot. I use that knot all the time. So do those cowboys that tie the three calf legs together. You can practice on Densil if you can catch him. 😆👍

[@kareyreuben3869]

Thank you for mentioning that and saying it's name, I knew there was a knot you just pull the end but I didn't know the name. I hope the OCN team saw your comment. And yes, Denzil can run like the wind!

[@youjustlikeit3774]

@@kareyreuben3869 Knots can be intimidating. Plus, most of the rescues are from lines with knots so, the optics of adding another knot might put people at unease. But, yes. It is a good safe fast knot. ✌

[@danielleking262]

I love that Tony just gave him a big ol' shove, like hey, you do what you gotta do if they're not cooperating. I'm sure it didn't even hurt. I just find that hilarious. Like BOOP, down ya go mate! 😆👍

[@alexandrapopova1]

Спасибо вам ребята! 💕как тяжело справиться с таким большим и сильным котиком! Как вы еще заметили этот крючок. Они же близко не подпускают и носятся на такой скорости. А зубы какие! Собака щенок по сравнению с таким укусом. Силища такая, что взрослого человека как куклу отшвырнет на несколько метров. 🥶 Вы герои! Риск неимоверный! Каждый раз переживаю за вас! Здоровья вам! Вы делаете благородное дело! ❤🌷

[@meghanvidler9147]

Bravo guys. Words can’t express my admiration and gratitude for your amazing work.

[@richardhillard6030]

The seal is very aware of it's size and power and knows exactly how to throw it around..... Almost like wrestling a crocodile at times, eh...? I commend your patience and dedication...! Thank you!

[@user-um5jn6bl3p]

Какой опасный и тяжёлый труд... Вы большые молодцы парни... И очень сильные и быстро бегаете... Удачи вам и здоровья.... Росия

[@alexandrapopova1]

Не обязательно. 😃Люба переживала, не заметила ошибки. 😃я тоже пока смотрела видео, испереживалась вся.

[@dimitrishat8659]

Пишется Расия )))

[@jeanettel4840]

The last big bull rescue you had that took forever, you can tell you learned a lot from it. I could see the lessons carried forward in this, you got ahead of everything. Nice work guys!!

[@marcelm.1941]

Another rescue perfect executed. I wonder how many seal community around the world have similar entanglement problems but no one looking for them. You guys are an inspiration to everyone and I hope you can generate (and occasionally to traine) other people around the globe to try to help these amazing animals and others that also may need help.

[@checkanr138]

time for companies producing fishing lines and plastic that entangles animals to consider using material that dissolves in the water after a while. humans also need to reevaluate how much fish they really need to eat and how much lies they tell about the "need" for animal food on their plate, when scientifically it is already proven that animal foods are not even healthy. the food industry can make more money by converting to plant based food, but the corporate world rather keeps on lying to themselves and push their old outdated eating habits and beliefs upon the world instead of making a positive change.

[@xaraxania]

that was quite a battle, and you are all so brave for helping him, he was a big guy. You guys are wonderful

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Damn, that was one hell of an effort. Great teamwork, guys! :-D

[@ricosrealm]

Naude: "Ohh, he's fast!" Denzil runs by... Me: I know! Denzil is really fast!

[@n.w.414]

You guys just keep getting more and more skilled, and now surgical tools too!

[@utahyork3338]

Rope around the body to hold the front flippers - looks like the knot might be an issue when releasing. You need one of those ratchet straps that don't have the actual ratchet. Pull to tighten and then press the button/lever to release.

[@pawpal1637]

Yes, that would even be better than what I suggested. Like a tie down ratchet straps they use for tying down equipment or loads down on the trailer. This would eliminate the need for trying to knot the ropes and be strong enough for these big strong bulls.

[@Sharkykzn]

Suggest using a slippery half hitch through that clip hook.

[@titanbum7365]

Yeah when I saw that I said to myself that's gonna be hard to release. A better way would instead of going through the loop is to use another loop within the loop so it can just be pulled for an easy release.

[@ssmtmt]

거친숨소리와 완벽한 팀들 오늘도 열심 구조에 애쓰시는 여러분의 노고에 진심으로 깊이 감사드립니다 ~~💕💕💕💕💕

[@franciscook5819]

Another heart warming rescue. Have you considered using tie down/luggage straps? The ratchet means that they are easier to lock tight, the strap is broader so less likely to damage, the catch has a quick release.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for saving his life ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@Primarysearchtraining]

This is one of the most impressive operations that your group has ever performed, in my opinion. Stellar job!

[@ferideaybala560]

Merci Merci Merci 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@RohitKumar-ub5bn]

Great Rescue 👍👍 God bless you Team OCN 🧡🧡

[@lindac6032]

Naude:"I'm water-skiing here..." Glad there are 4 of you to deal with these big strong bulls!🦭🙏💙

[@saltyseale8561]

Sorry, I am high-jacking your comment since you were lucky #1. It's for a good cause tho. OCM Will you please put a Thank You $ Heart next to the like button so we can give you money?

[@anneirenej]

@@saltyseale8561 you can donate at both first links in the description. There is a donation link on the first one which is their main page. And the second link goes straight to the donation destination with three payment options.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

I can't imagine the fight if a seal as big as Brutus gets an entanglement around his face or jaws. 😳

[@pepeboy234]

"Open up" and the seal obliges. Naude earned his wings and will make a great dentist for sea mammals and the like!

[@bho5sumkyul]

Your skills are getting more and more brilliant!!! And great to see the seal strong and feisty despite the wound. Very well done, OCN!

[@lesliesagara8739]

I admire the way you guys learn with each rescue and refine your techniques and acquire or improvise the tools you need. You are able to tackle larger seals and accomplish more complicated rescues working as a team. Bravo!

[@WideAwake.]

You became a dentist for the day 😆 awesome! Now the seal can eat properly! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@FnLn55]

Adapting to the situation with various tools and techniques - you are superstars team OCN!

[@johnp6407]

1:33 that seal blew through Denzil's net like it wasn't even there

[@TXMEDRGR]

Excellent job. It is nerve wracking when you work around their mouths. Please stay safe.

[@lindac6032]

I'm glad you don't come across many entanglements like this one, but you totally have the strategy down now. It was much easier and faster than the previous rescue you referred to (KZbin video posted on 1 May 2021, "Graphic Seal Rescue--Uncut Version" from July 2020). And this seal was much more cooperative! Well done, guys! Thank you so much for your determination, your persistence, and most of all, your hard work! 🦭👏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@1crzflyer]

once you had in set in the net you guys made it look like a piece of cake.... Great JOB again.!!!!!

[@janwilliams3598]

Your teamwork is amazing! I admire the way you talk things out and do all you can to make the seals as comfortable as possible as you get the entanglements off of them! Thank you for w You do!

[@demopem]

The problem with these big guys, they want to turn around and FIGHT instead of just running away.

[@marcosmaisterra4477]

Experience is a good teacher. Seeing how you learn from each seal is encouraging. The ropes are a great improvement to immobilize the seal.

[@ladyj9330]

You called ANTOINE a BULLY?!?!? The seal whisperer??? Poor Antoine! 😔 We know you're not a bully! We 😍 all of you!!

[@nadineharris9966]

Thank you OCN, for helping these seals.👍👍👍👍

[@jynxmedia]

When they're sitting up with the net on, it reminds me of a Christo sculpture.

[@fannycraddock99]

This rescue was more like a surgical operation with Naude as head doctor with his team of excellent specialists. Thanks.

[@traida111]

You guys take on some of the most challenging captures and its amazing to watch.

[@haroldsmith45302]

04:06 - "I am water-skiing here." That seal has pulling power, even in a net. 05:39 - The hospital orderlies attempt to restrain the uncooperative patient. A clear chain of command and lots of good communication and teamwork. Well done, Naude and team.

[@user-vm1jl7tz9o]

Какое доброе дело у Вас, мужики!!!!👏👏👏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Какие простори а котики сильние, ребьята ви хирурги спасатели спасибо за добрие дела работа трудная дай вам бог здоровья🙏🙏🙏

[@cat2caty142]

присоединяюсь.

[@kylekane8275]

Well done lads.. Great system but the knot definitely needs to be worked on

[@user-ll4ik7cw9d]

Высший класс!!! Вы смелые и профессиональные спасатели. 👏👏👏

[@scout3581]

Actually those trauma scissors you routinely carry are better than the bandage scissors, they lose their edge quickly

[@mantailuaa]

Was thinking the same. We use them at work to cut cast open in OR before an operation. Seldom needs to be sharpen.

[@jdot3345]

Antione: pushes seal over Naude: “You Bully” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 LOVE your attitudes, skills & strength while you free these beautiful animals from their human “chains” ❤️❤️

[@jimmie200]

You guys just gave this seal his life back. Thank you.

[@carol.stoeser]

Excellent planning & rescue by the team! The camaraderie is so funny and Naude has a new sport: sand skiing! It looks like OCN could use a bull sized net. Great that this rescue was easier than the other seal that had been visibly cut to the jaw bone by snoek line. Proper tools really help. Bravo on saving this big boy!

[@stephanieyee9784]

Oh fellas, that was another fraught catch and release. That bull was very strong and not a happy chap. Thank goodness you carry so many different tools in the truck and are kitted out for most entanglements. Good job with this rescue. ☮❤🦘🇦🇺

[@titanbum7365]

Id say they have to be prepared because there are no vetinary resources to turn to nor any medicatation to enthusize them so preparation, strength, speed and determination save the day.

[@rosamudgett8569]

From North Dakota, United States 🇺🇸 God bless you Fellas and your families 👪

[@marieslabbert6009]

These seals can apparently understand English. "Open up" and the mouth is opened! Excellent job, was intense and difficult.👏👏👏💙💙💙💙💙

[@RobotLegJim]

I’m an old man now, but you folks (on & off camera) that make this possible, make me wish I was able to join you in this endeavor. The work everyone involved in this organization is doing gives me faith in humanity. I may not be able to charge down the beach with your team, but I’ll be supporting you through your store. It’s the best this old man can do at my age! 😂❤️ 🙏Thank You!🙏

[@leeattwood5443]

You make it look fairly easy but we know it’s very difficult, well done , excellent job as always. Slippery sucker that seal 😂

[@user-tq5om3gr2l]

지구저편에 이런구조가이뤄지고있는지 정말모르고있었네요 감동입니다 감사합니다 힘들고어려운일인데 구조자분들모두에게 👍 존경의마음을보냅니다^^

[@mchapman132]

You are Olympic runners, wrestlers, surgeons, engineers, and very brave. Excellent work. That big seal looked over joyed he was free of that line. 👍🦭

[@MadMulberry]

Wow! The technical difficulty of your rescues are increasing. All without tranquillisers. Amazing work!

[@vickieperrucci3931]

Great team work! Thank you so much for all your efforts to help save these beautiful animals.

[@cameliad3522]

I didn't know how strong a male seal was until I saw this video.😲 Gentlemen you are doing a magnificent work.👌💕

[@patriciawilson1836]

"Oooo, he's fast..." And there goes Denzil.....Blessings. You are continuing to come up with additional techniques for these big guys....

[@suzannesmallwood7393]

Wow! The strategy of warfare, the intensity of competition, the skill of professionals and the love and compassion of caregivers. Amazing, you are appreciated ❤️🦭

[@HuseyinSahin-rx9zb]

Thank you very much for helping these animals.

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Omg intense is right! I'm like enjoying watching so much love compaction..team effort at its best you all are amazing thank you so much

[@anniemaylallyrickerby3771]

These guys are truly wonderful helping these beautiful seals. People who throw their trash in the sea are endangering these creatures. Shame On You.

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

"More upset?" Wrestler Wally, October 2nd 2021!!!! I love a good sarcarsm!!! Thank you for helping this feisty Big Boi, my heroes!!!

[@leandrocarvalho2265]

Parabéns por esse maravilhoso trabalho, que Deus abençoe todos vocês.

[@marilyn726]

Another BRILLIANT rescue - what A team you are! Naude, will you start a School of Training for Teams to rescue and save seals around the World???? What A Life Mission that would be! It is so very much needed - "Ambassadors for Seal Rescues". much love and very best wishes to you All. marilyn xxx

[@realise6]

Very intense rescues two days in a row and this one demanded all your combined strength too. We could clearly see the deep cut on top of the nose when the seal charged out of the net afterwards. I'm very glad you were able to finally catch him and free him from that line. It must have made feeding difficult and painful for him. Great, great job, OCN and good idea using the surgical tools.

[@ludaivanova2981]

Работа настоящих МУЖЧИН!!! Спасибо Вам за ваше доброе сердце, умелые и сильные руки. Мое восхищение.

[@nancywood9531]

It am in awe how they can spot a fish line on a seal from so far away,,,, then.... Run so fast to catch it without losing it in the herd. Fantastic eyes, such fast responses and a dedication to their task at hand to free these precious mammals. ⭐

[@lisaleggett52]

Well done on refining your tough rescue skills. That was awful, I hope he recovers fully. Gee you guys have had your fair share of tricky rescues lately. It's worrying to see what is happening out there in the oceans. xx

[@AniFam]

Such a strong seal!! This rescue was sooo challenging but successful eventually… Thank you for saving the seal~👍

[@lisav6072]

A very technical rescue! Excellent work guys and those of you behind the scenes. Success! 💗

[@Notaavailable007]

OMG! Your rescuing techniques are getting better and better!! TY

[@avacat8852]

wow, amazing and intense rescue of this big beautiful seal!! Such a nasty cut on his mouth!! Poor animal!! Thank u for every rescued seal!!! Amazing team work!!

[@carguy4658]

DO NOT FALL RUNNING BACKWARDS NAUDE! Another great job Seal Rescue Team!

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

Naude brother....this chase by seal was very dangerous ....be extremely careful next time ..as u r the hope for many lives of marine creatures ...bw great and wonderful work brothers 👌👌👍👍🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@cwhyharris7473]

It's awesome that you guys work together so well everybody can put in input and not get offended if someone else put in another observation; it's all about working together for the end goal which is the animals.

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

OCN Dental Clinic, now servicing! Thanks guys, that was awesome.

[@itsabughunt6310]

Seal was salty! Beautiful teamwork boys!

[@Stormsteed]

Amazing work! Consider adding a wooden spoon to your tool kit. The paddle part is easier to slip in his mouth than a big round stick and you can still leverage the handle to wedge open the mouth, then adding a bigger wedge.

[@janhunt6214]

Awesome save!

[@straytarnish9443]

Sometimes I can't tell if the degree of entanglement is getting worse for these seals it seems as though for the longest time eight out of ten rescues were simple entanglements and now it seems more and more and more that it is worse I hope not you guys are doing an excellent job you don't need anything extra to do thank you for what you do

[@GradeBmoviefan]

Extreme Teamwork! Every last one of you was needed for this one! 😎👍 ~Sharon

[@cordie2987]

Amazing, the power and strength of those creatures. Great job figuring out that process of capture and hold. The hemostats have made a great addition to your tools, and the bandage scissors will end up a safer option in situations around mouth, eyes and deep embeds. You guys are great!!! Can't imagine that poor seal with that line in its mouth for weeks.

[@imasimplelover9163]

Perfect teamwork guys. Good job!