[Graphic] Baby Seal's Head Nearly Cut Off By Fishing Line

The little seal pup is so severely injured that the rescuers are unsure if he is still alive. A loop of fishing line has made his short life miserable. It would have been days before the loop finished the job; his head was nearly severed. It is a challenging situation for the rescuers. They know they have to hurt him before he gets better. They have to put him through pain and fear to give him a chance at survival. Whoever is responsible for this animal's suffering: please watch closely, and never ever leave your rubbish in the ocean again. 🦭
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[@cndns2]

Horrible, horrible but now the pup can heal after this fantastic rescue. Thank you guys! We honor your service to these beautiful creatures.

[@peterchilds2436]

Yes true words I’m with you so is my wife so sad but what people they are fab

[@ruthsayers1163]

I hope they took him to a vet to get his neck sewn up and his infection treated.

[@ruthgrosvenor4273]

I'm surprised that he wasn't given pain meds...a long lasting injection....and also wound spray. The pain must be unbearable.😢

[@platedlizard]

@@ruthsayers1163 there aren’t any vets in the area, or even in the whole country, who can treat seals. No wildlife rehabbers for seals either. So the best the can do is untangle them and let them go. The salt water will clean its wound and help it heal.

[@platedlizard]

@@ruthgrosvenor4273 pain meds would lower the pup’s alertness and wound spray would be instantly washed off when it gets into the ocean. There aren’t any rehabbers or vets that can treat seals either. Fortunately salt water is also good for infections

[@lindac6032]

Another rescue where it's shocking to see how small the loop is compared to the size of the seal's neck. So grateful you were able to help the poor seal before it was too late. Thanks, guys!🙏

[@vickibowen5617]

Thank you so much, Team OCN. Prayers for the injured seal for his horrific wound to heal. To see this brought tears to my eyes 😪

[@rhondamallin1566]

I have watched ALL your videos! So incredibly kind to save these precious animals!!!

[@siugomes1960]

yes 😢😢😢😢

[@sharfuddinsharfu3829]

Good work. High level of humanity. Really appreciable. May Allah the Almighty & creator of universe shower his utmost blessing on the whole team who rescues these kind of peaceful animals. Aamen

[@hellohelp5473]

С детства носил наверное

[@winnepeterson7740]

Mind boggling that an animal can live through a wound like that. Thank you for saving him.

[@valeriesumner4328]

Your AKLL SO WONDERFUL SO KIND BLESS YOU ALL

[@MrsBrit1]

He definitely wouldn't have lived much longer, poor thing! Love what these guys are out there doing!

[@tomspeed3354]

I think the end was near. thankful

[@yamnjam]

It's a miracle the pup was still alive. Bless y'all for saving him.

[@77777charlotte]

I don’t know how an animal can survive an injury like that, but fingers crossed for him. You guys do such a fabulous job, day in, day out. Thank you for that.

[@terrilee3869]

Why aren't you giving him a shot penicillin? Stitch it back together?

[@ktinxx]

@Terri Lee They have actually answered that question before: They are not vets, they are not qualified to administer drugs, especially not in a fly-by situation like this where the focus lies on spotting and helping as many entangled animals as possible. Also, numerous recaptures have shown the remarkable healing capacity of saltwater which proves that even severe wounds will heal up nicely over time. They really do know what they are doing, and if they don't do something, it's always for a very good reason.

[@grittobefit4712]

@@ktinxx yea but when injuries are that bad, at least bring him in. They’re already capture and save, maybe for certain situations they tranq and bring to the professionals who can tend to them.

[@ktinxx]

@@grittobefit4712 Your concern for the seals' wellbeing honours you but I believe you underestimate the complexity of the problem of "bringing him in". Out there where OCN does their rescue work, there is nowhere to bring him in to. In Europe, rescue facilities for seals and other pinnipeds are quite common. However, this kind of infrastructure simply doesn't exist in Namibia. Neither do the necessary vets to tend to the seals in captivity. Apart from that and as I mentioned above, many, many recaptures have shown that saltwater does the job of healing even very deep wounds pretty nicely. The guys and girls from OCN dedicate their lives to these seals; if there were any _better_ way to do this, I am confident they would have found it by now.

[@maeum_maeum]

​@@grittobefit4712 bring him where? They spoke before that there where they r in namibia there is nibody to take the injured seals to . No vets remotely near and no faciloties that can help

[@annecarter5181]

Heartbreaking to see this degree of damage. Such pain inflicted on innocent creatures. As Antoine said to the pup, “I’m sorry”! 😢

[@Andie1951]

That poor pup was so young! He'd had to have suffered intense pain most of his life. Your work is so important for the survival of these poor victims. Heartbreaking injury to this little guy.💔💔💔

[@peggedyourdad9560]

I’m honestly shocked at how much strength and energy that pup still had despite such a horrendous injury. Let’s hope it’s a sign that it will recover.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving him ❤️ I hope he recovers 😢🙏 greetings to all 😊🙋🏻 and wishing you all a nice weekend 😊

[@Pumpkinnan]

Hello Hendrik! Hoping you have a nice weekend as well! 👋🏻

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@Pumpkinnan Hello Lesley 😊 thank you 😊

[@ramblynrocketeer]

He Lā Maika’i Loa 👋😁

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer Aloha 😊🙋🏻 Pehea 'oe?

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@hendriklurse6518 ALOHA Hau’oli au 🌴 Mahalo 🪸🐚 Pehea ‘oe?

[@LRBerry]

Thank you all so much for saving this poor pup's life.

[@tomh2837]

Your team is epic. I was agonizing over the pain of that little seal, you developed a simple, logical solution in the form of ground down surgical scissors to rescue the animals without risking further injury. Your passion and dedication is truly amazing.

[@pking5331]

Words so very true. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you OCN

[@DivineMizE]

Amen!!

[@ronnie-being-ronnie]

The baby probably doesn’t even remember life not being pain. I hope he heals and has a happy life now, thanks to your dedication to this cause!

[@ogtme]

So amazing how this poor little pup has the strength to run back to the ocean when his neck was barely hanging on 😥 You guys are my heroes, and theirs as well♥

[@Rainmaker6302]

AMEN 😇🤗🙏✝️‼️

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Wow, how that poor baby was still alive with that horrendous entanglement is amazing. You truly found him just in time. Blessings to you and your mission. 💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊

[@snowflakesue3986]

That poor seal has known nothing but pain and suffering. I hope he/she is now swimming in a sea of relief. Heartbreaking. Thank you OCN.

[@panampia]

This was a miracle you were able to see him and save him. I hope the salt water heals him and clears the infection. Thank you thank-you thank you for helping the seals.

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

😪This poor pup had to go through immense suffering because of 'just' three strands of fishing line. Every move he made must have caused him excruciating pain. I'm so thankful you were there to help him🙏❤️. Hopefully he will recover soon.

[@annedances]

Such a horrific wound! It must have been so painful. But the little seal ran strongly back to the sea and the wound will clean in the salt water. Thank you OCN for all you do to rescue these creatures from the effects of man's carelessness.

[@JL11775]

Poor poor pup. So heartbreaking but glad you could save him. Well done, and thank you, guys!

[@ThePykitty]

Poor baby, so lucky you spotted him, on his way to healing!! Great job.

[@debbiebertram]

I cried and cried to think about the pain this little pup must have endured in his short life. I hope he was rescued in time to live a strong long life.

[@AryonaSamoto]

I really hope we see that pupper thriving in the future🙌 poor baby must have been in so much pain😔 Thank you all🙏❤

[@lindac6032]

Those modified surgical scissors are perfect for rescues like this one. Thanks for always trying to improve your strategies and equipment so the rescues are quick and less stressful for the seal.👏

[@flowersnyc]

indeed!

[@cperm1]

That poor puppy😢 He was so young and already in grave danger from the trash floating in our oceans. It’s so upsetting to see the damage that discarded fishing line can do. I am so thankful to you and your teams for these rescues. ❤️

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

👉 It's simply unimaginable how they can live that long in that condition. 😢 GREAT WORK GUYS !!!!!

[@carolleighton4579]

Poor pup didn't have much fight left in him, thank goodness you found him just in time, let's hope the swelling goes down and the cut heals quickly. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@scrane5500]

I can't imagine what that poor pup has been going through. Thanks to you guys my dad and I haven't had fish for almost 6 months--thanks for opening our eyes.

[@lolaottinger3038]

Oh my gosh is right! I hope that puppy makes it. So sad that the people using those lines can’t be more careful. Thank each of you in the crew for doing what you can to help these defenseless seals to live.

[@sk-wx1cf]

That was awful -- poor little seal!!! Thank you for the rescue!

[@iridaking3990]

Надеюсь он выживет. Спасибо за прекрасную работу, ребята.

[@innamikhailova7421]

будем надеяться, все-таки соленая вода имеет лечебный эффект

[@snowfirel7108]

@@innamikhailova7421 it sure does

[@innamikhailova7421]

@@snowfirel7108 so we hope everything will be fine with him

[@m.turpel4818]

I feel so bad for the baby seal but so happy that he has a chance now. Thank you for what you do.❤❤❤

[@ruthwhall3020]

Bless his little heart ,I along with you all felt every bit of that removal ,now he has a chance of life ,thanks to the wonderful ocn team ,as always my deep appreciation and respect for each and everyone one of you grows ❤

[@terryzolnik1204]

Beautifully stated.

[@RL-RL]

This brought me to tears. 😭 At first the poor pup looked like it didn't have the strength to escape, and that was one of the worse wounds I have seen so far. After the cleaning of the line and scar tissue, it seemed much better. I sure hope that little one has the strength to heal and recover to a normal life to nurse and feed. THANK YOU OCN!!!

[@lisaleggett52]

Are you all ok? As I sit here balling my eyes out, I cannot imagine the suffering that goes on for Marine life. I wish there was more that I could do. Brilliant job & I really hope that pup gets to recover. xx

[@chriswar535]

What a horrible cut. Do hope he survives. The shock of entering the sea water with such an open wound will be terrible. Thank you for all your rescues. You are a great team& doing such a wonderful task. Thank you all 👏👏👏👍

[@Paka1918]

You are real heroes for these beautiful animals. Horrible wound, but now can heal. I hope the little guy will recover fast.

[@bettytansill]

That poor pup. Thank you guys for doing what you do. You are helping so many annimals out of horrible situations created by us.

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Such a severe wound! Ouch!! Now time for healing 🦭💛 Thank you Team OCN for making this world a better place! 🌍🦭💙 Aloha from Kauai, Hawaii 🏝️

[@user-er3sl5gl5c]

My heart breaks, how painful it is to remove a ligament that almost killed him. Thank you for your hard work. Greetings and my respect to you

[@user-iq6yv5eq8i]

Такая ужасная, глубокая рана этого небольшого тюленя 😢, удача, что вы встретили его и спасли, будем держать за него кулачки, что он выздоровеет, солёная вода затянет рану 🌊💙, спасибо команда OCN 🙏

[@phylliscorona4732]

You are angels for the helpless and innocent, God bless you all❤🙏

[@Yo_Gma]

⚘🙏

[@cavendish009]

That was horrendous ! So brilliant you guys caught him in time so he has a chance of living again. WELL DONE !!!

[@seanhorton3811]

Remarkable the devastation caused by the fishing line and the even greater resilience of these seals to survive.

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

There's a special place in heaven for the people who care for the animals.

[@stellangios]

So much suffering for such a young life 💔💔 Thanks for giving the little one a shot at feeling a bit better. Love the new tool as well.

[@janeencalaway1862]

This one was very hard to watch. It shows exactly why you and the team do what you do. Thank you on behalf of the seals, and thank you for giving us all hope that even the smallest efforts matter. 💙💙

[@thulekovish8188]

Horrific cut. The pain that pup has been enduring breaks your heart. Thank you for the work you do.

[@eduardolecea6703]

What a great job you are doing!! Seals are marvelous beings!!

[@kareyreuben3869]

He would not have lasted very long, what an awful injury! Hope you guys know we are all cheering for you, love the teamwork, love that you are able to improve the equipment (the radios are nice, the variety of cutting tools), appreciate that you leave the camera on the little creatures a few seconds longer so we can see them hit the water to start the healing process. God bless all of you and your families.

[@user-lc7xi7lc7x]

Слёзы наворачиваются глядя на этого котёнка и огромное уважение этим мужчинам

[@user-st7um7zl1y]

Спасибо ребята,Вы супер❤❤❤,человеческая жестокость не имеет границ😢😢😢

[@raZZkataeV]

Да при чем тут "человеческая жестокость". Тюлени попадают в брошенные снасти, а чаще, таскают рыбу у рыбаков, запутываясь в сетях и лесках.

[@tynkabell9972]

Poor baby must have been in so much pain. Thank you for all you do for the seals x

[@WRMRanch]

The compassion you all have is so endearing. Bless your sweet souls.

[@luciebrisson5881]

This was very graphic, very shocking and sad and exactly the kind of rescue we need to see to wake us up. I'm so glad you saw this little guy and cut away that awful line. I hope with all my heart he makes it. Thank you OCN.

[@clwbchbabycakes]

You guys got to this one just int time!!!! Poor baby!!! 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@Paka1918]

This video should be shown in every school and government worldwide. Especially ministry of fisheries. All fishermen should see that.

[@lindalove7193]

All fishermen should see this!

[@gaylebrodt676]

Oh my goodness, this brought me to tears. It's mixed emotions, I feel so sad that the darling little one has had to endure such an awful injury, but yet so happy that you guys were there to the rescue and now the healing process will begin. So grateful for all of you beautiful people, so kind and caring and you are all so dedicated, sending love to all of you. Thank you! 💙

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

what an absolute horrific wound. So grateful you spotted the pup and removed all the line.

[@rachelpatten8889]

Poor baby! But now he can heal and grow. Thank you for your dedication, guys.

[@daisybradley1392]

Bless that pup’s little heart. Thank you for saving him.

[@geoffreykail9129]

Glad you got to him in time. It's always inspiring to see your rescues. THANK YOU

[@fannycraddock99]

Oh that poor dear baby crying broke my heart. So glad that you found him as his days were numbered. I hope that he will heal. Thanks guys.

[@VirtualShopkeeper-DeeDee]

Awesome design on the new tool. It will shorten the rescue time and cause less pain. Brilliant!

[@ellenschneider7787]

Poor little guy 😢 When Wally lifted his head it almost looked as if it was detached from his body. I remember the other video where the patient was wearing a sealskin necklace- how absolutely horrendous. So glad that the surgical team have a new tool to lessen the pain for their patients. Thank you OCN🦭🌊💙

[@kimmychristensen2747]

Amazing work you do to save these pups. This is the worst I've seen. So sad the wound is so deep. Thank you for caring and sacrificing

[@AniFam]

I’m sooo glad to see that the baby was rescued in time~👍 Thank you for saving the seal~🤗

[@user-xn3zn6mc1k]

Какой ужас!!! У несчастного малыша появился шанс жить. Благодаря любимой команде. Хватит ли у него сил...

[@kdscraftcorner]

So heartbreaking. Great job on the customized tool. It was quick and efficient. So much better than how it was in the past with such a deep wound. I'm so glad you found this pup in time.

[@tanjatrifonova840]

Бедный малыш! Дорогая команда OCN, я смотрю все ваши видео, и когда бывают такие случаи с особенно жестокими, глубокими ранами - сердце замирает. Как хорошо, что вы есть! Как хорошо, что вы так умело, с большим состраданием к несчастным тюленям, помогаете и дарите им надежду на жизнь. И как важно в таких сложных критических случаях иметь подходящий инструмент - ведь это настоящая хирургическая операция. Спасибо вам! ❤🙏🌊 Тюленик, несмотря на страшную рану, всё ещё силен, это хороший знак. Надеюсь, он поправится, вырастет большим и красивым и проживет счастливую тюленью жизнь.

[@terryzolnik1204]

That poor baby was nearly decapitated 😢your skill and compassion are wonderful to behold. Thank you men-outstanding humans!

[@kathyhoot7277]

Bless you my heros! GIVE A HOOT! DON'T POLLUTE! Hugs and prayers for you all!

[@barbll000]

You are such amazing people to be so dedicated to helping seals whether it's doing the video editing, doing the paperwork or running after entangled seals on the beach. Every job you do is appreciated. Thank you.

[@bigmusclydude7805]

You guys are doing absolutely incredible stuff here man. You are what people should call miracle workers

[@lu.w.991]

Душа кровью обливается. Надеюсь выживет. Спасибо Вам ребята за спасение животных. Мира счастья здоровья вам.

[@loisadams837]

There has never been one of your videos that I’ve given a thumbs down or just not hit the like button. Your dedication and service to these beautiful creatures are second to none. Thank you and I am happy to always give your videos a thumbs up (as well deserved). Love Tony and how patient and kind he is. The baby talk always makes me smile.

[@makesmecrazy6572]

Poor baby. I'm so grateful for y'all because without OCN those seals wouldn't stand a chance. I've said this before, I'll say it again, y'all are heaven sent. Thank you so much for what you do. God bless OCN.

[@KimmietheAunt]

Oh gosh, that was an awful wound! The way all of you guys are so gentle and good to the babies really makes my heart sing. And, to me, OCN are the experts at what they do, so I would never criticize your work. If you let a seal go after removing an entanglement, that tells me that you have considered everything before releasing. And I just know you wouldn't release an animal with an active entanglement. Please keep up the beautiful work you do ❤

[@DogonChild]

Thanks guys, as always an amazing help to this poor puppy. Wishing speedy recovery 💙🦭

[@Kokeil39]

Das kleine Kerlchen, hoffentlich überlebt er. ❤❤

[@elaborowiec3976]

Początkowo piękne widoki.Potem tylko łzy😭😭😭Dobrze,że ją znaleźliście wierzę,że wyzdrowieje!!!!!!😢Dziękujemy ,że jesteście💞🇵🇱

[@bogus8211]

Fakt. Aż ciężko się na to patrzyło... Strasznie musiał ten maluch cierpieć...

[@pixelgraphica]

I flinched when you showed the extent of the injury!! So glad that you could save this little guy!!

[@stephenjordan8712]

All your rescues are great but that one deserves extra points! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@user-sc4xo4wh7d]

당신들은 너무 멋져요~~♡ 하나님의 축복이 가득하길 기도하겠습니다. 감사합니다~♡♡♡

[@martinvidalgonzalez7211]

Terrible. Increíble la resistencia que tienen esos animales con tremendo corte en el cuello.

[@spirithorse4989]

All crews on vessels, both private and commercial should be required to watch these videos as a part of training and briefings.

[@jobotmang]

Amen

[@geoff2196]

Thanks again OCN team. Once again you step up to give a seal a chance to live. That poor animal's injury was horrific. Your dedication to exploring new ways to deal with entanglements is wonderful and the dressing/surgical scissors worked well. Perhaps this money can help you buy and equip the rest of the team. Great work everyone at OCN and you should all be very proud of yourselves!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much, Geoff!!!

[@flowersnyc]

💐

[@Nershedify]

I will never not love the fact you guys are out here in full combat gear just to cut fishing lines off seals. Keep up the good work.

[@dolly2415]

Bless everyone on the OCN team! You're truly saving these wonderful animals lives! That poor pup looked in so much pain and was lucky that you spotted him when you did 💜 Thank you for all you do!! ⭐️

[@bastanley]

Absolutely dreadful!!! Thank you, OCN for what you do!! Your gentleness and thoroughness with him were so wonderful to see in this horrendous situation.

[@user-ss7nz3ef8y]

боже мой, как жалко малыша, он так вздрагивал от боли, что вам самим было страшно, но без помощи он , вероятно, погиб бы , спасибо, ребята за ваше большое сердце🙏🫀👍

[@jeanninetamblyn7625]

OMG that poor pup. Great rescue OCN Team. Wishing a speedy recovery to the pup. 💙💜🇨🇦

[@user-li5wl6jy2s]

СПАСИБО ВАМ БОЛЬШОЕ ЗА ВАШИ ДОБРЫЕ ДЕЛА🙏😇😇😇🙏

[@petatrethewy2695]

You guys do such a great service to these poor seals. That looked particularly harrowing and must have been extremely painful. Hope he'll be ok.

[@pennylane2304]

The horror of a life lived in pain and surely the death of this pup - saved by OCN and their tireless work. My forever thanks ❤️🇦🇺

[@luisaferro9600]

Bem haja meus anjos do mar obrigada 🇵🇹🙏🙏 força

[@kimcat3760]

I like that “sea angels” Great choice of words Luisa‼️🙂

[@nicklager1666]

I hate it when the video is labelled graphic but im equally content when it ends and the seal heads for the water free of whatever troubles it.

[@bethpotts-mee8730]

Blessings Superheroes! That poor baby is incredibly still alive with its head nearly severed. The strength to endure such unimaginable pain. Poor innocent creature. Y'all make the World a better place and I love you for it.❣

[@regolith1350]

It's quite unbelievable how that poor seal was still alive. It certainly wouldn't have survived much longer without you guys. Keep up the great work!

[@karenwhaley8635]

The line was so embedded it looked like a red collar but that was raw skin How painful for the Lil pup Thank goodness for you spotting it Thank you OCN 😊 Great job Worries me when you guys run over those rocky beaches Stay safe 💙

[@everper127]

Le quedaba poco tiempo de vida. Que gran labor.

[@celeneacosta4995]

Thank you very much for your love, dedication and patience saving the Seals. You got a place in heaven. The world appreciates you guys truly an inspiration I pray other countries follow your hardwork saving the animals. Jesus bless and protect you all. 🙏🙏🙏🌎🌈💖

[@carolinehachette4649]

Merci à vous tous vous êtes formidables !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤