[Graphic] Hook in Seal's Eye

[@wellersmate]

Poor poor Seal - the pain must have been horrendous. You guys are absolutely amazing at the work you do.

[@jeanninetamblyn7625]

OMG that poor seal. The pain she must have been in. I have said it before but I will say it again, Thank you so much for your kindness, compassion and your tireless work, in saving all those innocent animals from the never ending harm other humans are causing them. You all rock!!!!!!!!!

[@JaneBloem]

U guys really rock ! THANK U FOR YOUR CONSISTANT HARD WORK AND DEEP COMPASSION.❤MAY YOUR REWARD BE HUGE ONE DAY❤

[@meghanvidler9147]

I hope she heals without any lasting damage. I am continually impressed with the dedication and care you all demonstrate in these rescues.

[@alessandrasussel9308]

You are an extraordinary and unique team in the world, a heartfelt thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@DaleDamian]

*I can’t even imagine the pain that the seal has gone through with that hook.😣 THANK YOU so much for your efforts guys!🙌🏼 This particular rescue is definitely one for the books!*

[@marielau5043]

Thank you all !

[@MrNickelbrille]

Dang girl,with all the muscles you've got you, gotta go to Namibia and help our heroes ;-) Become a part of it. BTW I actually felt it, I got a cramp in my toes bending and feeling with the seal. C'mon Dale Ann Shelly they can do with a little more help ;-) Oops ,here have another e

[@DaleDamian]

@@MrNickelbrille Oh, I would love to be part of the OCN team!🤩

[@MrNickelbrille]

@@DaleDamian Good luck :-)

[@sammyparadise1107]

You mean definitely one for the hooks!

[@Fadedecho1]

Wow very impressive rescue!! Seems to me we as humans do not have a clue what we are doing to the world and its animals. Thanks to you these seals have a chance!! God bless your crew. 💞

[@AzzaYCF]

That really was graphic. That must have been so heart-wrenching to deal with. Well done all.

[@susanh695]

Thanks to the rescuers for a complicated hook removal but lady seal is lucky, too. God bless these brave men 🙏♥️

[@dantheman5745]

heart- -wrenching- -*rending*

[@mikolaj9183]

+1

[@botaksimon5588]

Thank you 😭😭😭😭😭

[@k8eekatt]

Thank you for helping these poor creatures 😢

[@Frances-iu8nq]

This is hard to watch. But so thankful for Team OCN for saving that seal. Hoping for that seal's immediate recovery. Thank you guys!

[@sueoreilly2050]

I was thinking the same thing plus he’s very strong and fearless so a great team asset

[@Jackoff_icial]

seeing that seal's face close up, it's so difficult to remember how incredibly dangerous this really beautiful creature is. every day I'm happy people like OCN are there to risk their fingers to save them!

[@RenegadeRanga]

Flat out legends. That was pretty much a job for a vet and yet they still got it done. My eye balls hurt watching that.

[@lu.w.991]

Боже какую боль терпят животные ужас. Смотреть и то душе больно. Ребята огромного Вам здоровья. Спасибо Вам за вашу работу. Мир Вашему дому

[@paulrollings9606]

That was probably one of the most horrific cases you've featured to date. You can only imagine the extreme pain and discomfort that seal must have been experiencing. See you pulling the hook out from the seal caused me to feel uncomfortable and I didn't even have the hook in me. Superb work guys. You worked great as a team and were well co-ordinated.

[@williamgrimberg2510]

This is on case if the animal was put out during the removal of the hook would have been better .Especially if it’s a barbed hook .

[@Mandy7D7]

@@williamgrimberg2510 I so wish pain relief could be provided, but the seal would be in great risk swimming into the sea after being tranquilized. These guys work so quickly that the hook was removed in under 2 minutes and she was safely swimming shortly after.

[@tutieffianti6666]

Yess agreed

[@brendabentall]

@@Mandy7D7 😊

[@rhondagoldberg8419]

What a difficult rescue. I had to wait a day to watch it because I was afraid it would be too graphic. You've saved this seal! Thank you OCN team for all of you hard work saving lives, never giving up and taking time to think out the best strategies on the most difficult cases. You rock!

[@lornahardin4563]

I think she figured out you were helping her when you cut the barbed end off, she seemed to lay pretty still while you got the other end pulled out of her head. Thank God it did not puncture her eyes. You guys are really heroes to the seal world, and of course to us, your viewers.

[@na195097]

Wally is like the team mom; the one that reaches into her giant purse and pulls out the most improbable thing when you need it. He’s covered in bags, carrying everything you could possibly need.

[@lesterfalcon1350]

That moment at the end discussing a new option for release. I've loved seeing you guys develop over the past 18 months. You were always very good, but you're such specialists in your field now. Total admiration for your work.

[@sil9800]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@김영자-r6p6n]

동물구호단체회원분들,너무감사합니다,건강하십시오,화이팅합니다

[@LeslieBee93]

I can't imagine how much pain she must have been in. You guys are amazing. Mad respect and love for the whole team and all you do. :)

[@sumikoarimori3365]

Amazing job ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💗

[@pennilynnmcnew443]

You guys are amazing. Your patience,.stamina,. determination. Track stars,.rock stars,you guys are incredible.

[@mlhart3741]

"Tony, we've got the world's most complicated thing here..." "Yep." ... no problem for the **amazing** OCN team. Massive respect and love, from Chile!

[@michaelszczys8316]

I think they need some of those ' nighty - night ' shots to give them for special cases like this.

[@suziperret468]

Wow, what a procedure to save this seal and his eye from a giant hook. It’s a really hard situation. You guys are incredible . Thank you for tackling this. Prayers for everyone.

[@LambieSamba]

YAY TONY!!!! So brave working by that frightened Seals mouth, you are SUCH A HERO! Good team work holding down a strong seal!

[@angiecoers6255]

God bless you guys. I'm sure the seal thanked you in his own way. I love your work. keep it going.

[@StoffelDilligas]

I wasn't planning on crying today, let alone bawl my eyes out. You guys are awesome

[@patriciawilson1836]

Right there with you, sir.

[@TubeUil]

I cried and screamed too, my stomach turned. So happy they were able to help. Hope in the future they can help with a vet that can anesthesize the poor animals. They are doing the best they can with limited means. Just horrible to see these injuries!

[@lindahorkey9517]

It’s heartbreaking to see when animals are hurt because of humans !!! This guys are angels on earth ..

[@1EchoFree]

@@lindahorkey9517 Sand Angels

[@Phenomental1ty]

I agree 100% that was heavy on me to watch when the hook then came out and the seal surviving its way back to the ocean

[@Lemon744]

非常感謝你們拯救海豹，你們辛苦了，好人一生平安🙏🙏🙏

[@musizlover2008]

Seriously, that country definitely needs a sanctuary that treats injured wildlife and releases them back into the wild.

[@frame7629]

My thoughts exactly. OCN has mentioned wanting to open one. Hopefully soon. I want an update on that project.

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Wouldd have to be private, namibia a 3rd world country

[@TheBooban]

They are lucky to have OCN. They are like the Avengers. But what of all the seals in other countries?

[@RayTheFPSGamer]

@@frame7629 If I won the lottery a portion of the winnings would definitely go towards OCN to help them out with their dreams.

[@Sharkykzn]

@@6n294 The coastline is full of commercial fishing vessels and trawlers, all operate in international waters and mostly from Asia. This junk gets dumped at deep sea and currents carry it to shallow water where the seals encounter it. It is these commercial fishing companies that need to raise their awareness and implement better processes in not discarding fishing materials at sea.

[@brandongreen9384]

You guys are AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for risking it all and putting your lives on the line to help these animals survive!! You all are walking Angels!!

[@marieslabbert6009]

I could not help crying, just imagining the pain she must have been in, due to the don't care arritude of others. Thank you for placing yourself at risk to save her. 😢💞

[@iceangel1701d]

Me too.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

I cried, too. But she was strong and feisty, and now she has a chance to heal; that's what I keep telling myself.

[@thirdgen377]

Yep, they saved her sight and that's what's important. Poor gal would never survive blind. The pain she went through was horrible I'm sure, but I know she's no longer at risk of infection that would ultimately leave her blind and defenseless. And as you said, she had a lot of strength and fight in her and that's something to smile about

[@aaronazagoth6373]

It had nothing to do with don’t care feelings. Someone went fishing and unfortunately lost the lure. Sadly the seal got entangled with it.

[@АллаГаврилова-ц8ю]

Вы большие молодцы !Дай бог вам удачи и здоровья!👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@SimpleSavvy30]

Thank for doing what you do. I don’t know if you get paid for what you do but the help you give these animals is priceless. Thank you from California

[@СветланаЕлисова-и1у]

Какие молодцы! Здоровья бедной " девочке" .

[@t24hy44]

Heartbreaking what these poor creatures endure from mankind; so grateful you guys were able to get that ugly hook out of this one's head. Painful!!

[@aaronartale]

If you think mankind is cruel to the seals, wait until you see how the orcas treat them!

[@goldenxmusic]

SPeechless! OH MY GOD you guys are literally legends! Get this story to the news! You guys deserve so much more recognition and "support", to help even more seals and animals! The work that is being done is well execute and well done!

[@dorothym.b.5482]

Excellent operation 👏 and team work 🦭

[@Imjigolo]

The world need people like you guys . Really. ❤️ thank you for doing that

[@I-am-not-a-number]

Thank you kind African men.

[@triciac1019]

That one was about the toughest and scariest I have seen. You had to be so careful not to hurt her and keep yourselves safe also. Such a very scary job, and you guys did it, out on the beach, with nothing to sedate her. Thank you so much!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@carol.stoeser]

Smart seal that didn't try to bite! Thanks OCN for saving her.

[@janinemason3238]

Thank you so much guys. You are so skilled and also emotionally strong because not everyone could do what you did today. That poor seal will be feeling much better soon and she has her life back because of you. You are among the best of humanity.. 💞💞

[@tammyhouth]

It was Devine intervention that kept that awful hook out of her eyeballs, but the OCN team that helped her out of a nasty situation. I'm honestly rethinking eating wild caught fish because of all the hooks and commercial fishing line you guys take away from these helpless animals. Thank you for being the heros you are.

[@amandadonegan2137]

Totally stop eating seafood...then try to stop eating animals too....if that upset you, you really wouldnt like slaughterhouse videos

[@banksiasong]

It was human intervention by a group of committed conservationists.

[@RRdddddEE]

Ugggh I literally was crying and had stop myself from yelling at the invisible horrible person who used the hook to begin with! Poor big squishy 😢 I'm so proud of the work you guys do, it's absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work guardian angels! ♥

[@rickypope8076]

Thank you Father in heaven for sending these angels to help the seals!!!

[@dav1dsm1th]

Do you ever ask yourself why he sent the fishermen to harm the seals?

[@rickypope8076]

@@dav1dsm1th He didn't Satan did.

[@dav1dsm1th]

@@rickypope8076 lol

[@KitchenFoyle]

This is fantastic work that you guys do and is so admired and appreciated by the thousands of compassionate people who witness this.

[@sunillazar4841]

COULDN'T HELP GETTING DEWY EYED SEEING THE PLIGHT OF THIS HAPLESS CREATURE. WHEN NAUDE SAID 'SORRY' TO THE SEAL FOR THE DELAY IN RELIEVING THE SEAL FROM IT'S AGONY; COULDN'T STOP MYSELF FROM SAYING 'SORRY' FOR THE EXCRUCIATING PAIN INFLICTED ON A VOICELESS CREATURE BY SOMEONE LIKE ME, BUT WITH A DIFFERENT MENTAL DISPOSITION. MAVELLOUS WORK, GUYS.

[@kostapapa1989]

They have voices. Humans are just deaf.

[@Stircrazyy10]

I had to pause this so many times it was so hard to watch. You guys are so amazing I can't stress how much we all appreciate the work you're doing! Thank you!

[@mtlassen1992]

BRAVO! Man, I was on the edge of my seat here. Great work guys!

[@barbll000]

Thank you for being so dedicated to helping the seals no matter how bad the entanglement might be.

[@Juliozz3]

Great teamwork, guys. Kudos to Tony, it was very brave of him to get near the seal's mouth and to pull out that hook. Have a great weekend!

[@wendymoney2043]

Your work rescuing these beautiful creatures from such horrifying entanglements is magnificent…thank you so much!

[@simonaatkinson5646]

What a relief that must have been - to everyone!

[@wildnfree101]

including the seal

[@rogerrabbit80]

@@wildnfree101 Especially the seal.

[@FredericMoreno56]

Fantastic job, and also amazing patient provided the pain she must have gone through. Thank you for your work it’s so meaningful!

[@julliana2ify]

God bless you all for your love and dedication to what you do. You make a difference.

[@VitalityMassage]

Wow. A BIG THUMBS UP on this one! GREAT JOB!

[@nicklager1666]

Bless you guys. I hope she can find food with decreased vision.

[@Nickolai20599]

Her eyes seem to have been unharmed at large, it was just (I know, it's still bad) going straight through the top of her head. Obviously we don't know what kinda of damage it might've done, but she seemed to be fine considering her size and that the eye sockets weren't punctured.

[@respther2003]

Her eyes were unharmed by the hook. She should be able to see normally.

[@barbaracross7426]

Well done quite a struggle to get it out let's hope she has a good recovery. More stupid humans and their fishing equipment

[@lottiejay8184]

This actually made tears come to my eyes, that poor seal! 😢 Thank-you and bless you for saving her. I really do feel for these poor creatures. It is so sad, but it's a good thing you are on hand to help out. ❤

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Omg that was such a great thing to do for her. I was so relieved to see that first eye looking around. I can't imagine how much better she must feel. I love you guys. xx

[@Runner8617]

I was relieved that it didn't blind her too. Eyesight is precious!

[@isabelllano662]

Estas personas si son maravillosas. Les deseo todo lo mejor en la vida

[@stephanieyee9784]

Oh God. This poor seal must have been in so much pain and it had to have affected her vision. I kept saying please let the barb be flat. That really was a difficult case but thankfully it worked out in the end. I hope this big strong girl makes a full recovery and you don't have any further dealings with her. ☮❤🦘🇦🇺

[@СветланаБольшова-ц5с]

Отличную работу выполняете,ребят.Спасение тюленей ваш труд.

[@lucano57]

Outstanding work

[@berberger4814]

It looks like this seal had such a huge will to live Thank you for helping her to live ❤

[@junerobertson1125]

Aw poor baby. You guys are awesome.

[@londarychlewski6228]

Amazing watching when all you guys are together in a situation like this. Everyone has their own personality/strengths but when the pressure is on you all offer suggestions to achieve the very best outcome…..that is the sign of a great team.

[@ICHIYOlifestyle]

You guys are so brave! Thank you so much for saving the seal. Hope one day, there will be no seal ( or any animal) injured by us, human.

[@judyellis4401]

Well done boys another day in the office saving these beautiful seals. The dedication is speachless What an amazing thing you all do. Hats off to you all

[@sil9800]

Me during video: Audible "oooh nooo," nervous anticipation, hand clapped over mouth, tears, deep breath, reassuring words for a seal & it's rescuers who can't hear me, huge sigh relief, more tears, deep appreciation, and mad respect!

[@mikefr12]

That was an amazing rescue!!! Thank you guys for all you.do!

[@brendatajik6150]

Considering what you do I feel compelled to watch, almost like I'm somehow sharing your awful burden. Once again, you saved a life. Every single one of you is a hero. Your bravery and love for _all life_ is awe-inspiring and we are humbled to see what you do. Thank you for sharing. 🦭🌊🥰

[@sherrysmith4996]

Agreed!! They are awe-inspiring, brave and caring. It is amazing what they will do to save these animals lives♥️ God bless you guys🙏🙏

[@TH-hy9kr]

Agreed. Watched this video despite being horrified by the situation because our views help further the cause of these fine fellows and they should not have to endure the trauma alone.

[@booch326]

Thanks for saying what I was feeling, Brenda...

[@susansage1876]

Absolutely incredible rescue! Thank you so so much!

[@johnboydTx]

That was a fantastic rescue!!! Professional Team at work well done y'all thank you for the humanitarian aid to the sealife😋💙✌🙏👍🎖🗺🌊

[@berthaalvarez1345]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Increíble lo que han hecho!!! Gracias de todo corazón!!!!!!!!

[@evazamirska]

That was intense … Thank you OCN for creative and brave rescue. I hope the seal will recover from that horrible injury.

[@heidrunbusch677]

Welche Schmerzen musste sie ertragen, unvorstellbar. Sie hatte großes Glück und wird sich hoffentlich erholen. Vielen Dank für euren Einsatz und bitte nicht aufgeben 🙏🥰👏

[@graha7]

WOW that was a terrible wound and I can't imagine how the seal could have survived long-term. Your work and efforts have likely saved that animal. Thank you Ocean Conservation for what you do. You guys are amazing!

[@stormfire962imastarcitizen5]

This is by far possibly one of their most difficult rescues end it was amazing to see that the seal seem to have calm down enough to allow them to pull out that horrible hook in their face.

[@lindac6032]

I have so much admiration for you all. All your focus is on how to quickly remove the hook with as little trauma to the seal as possible. This rescue was so much more intense than most of them! Thank you so much! 🦭💪👏❤

[@shirleychavez4870]

I’m so hooked, no pun intended, on your videos. I love your wonderful rescues for these beautiful seals. ❤

[@patriciacain8324]

You guys are awesome! I don’t think you folks realize how much you’re helping people as well as the seals. During these troubling times, it is hard trying to find something worthy to look forward to and you guys are it. For one, you folks are making many people aware of the problem of ocean trash and secondly, the seal rescues are not just awesome but for me it gives me faith in humanity once again. Bless you

[@merryworld4776]

@Patricia Cain My thoughts & feelings, exactly. 🌻

[@hamiltonaraujo1609]

PARABÉNS PRA VOCÊS POR SOCORRER ESSES ANIMAIS.

[@marcelm.1941]

I was literally holding breath while you guys help her. Jeez thanks guys, what an amazing action you made. You are great people. God bless you all.

[@wasanthamenon3879]

God bless you all 🌹

[@obieobrien5883]

This one had me almost in tears. The way you all work so well together! It’s beautiful

[@christinebirch7906]

Thank goodness you persevered and she now has a chance to recover. Well done everyone as usual.

[@dittohead7044]

There’s a reason you lost the first seal. 🙏🏻 you found it later but this poor thing needed you more. So glad you have the expertise to do this

[@maetes]

Man, they must have an extremely high pain tolerance. Good job guys.

[@RichChh]

Expression of pain, sounds like a dinner bell to predators.

[@juanfranciscomurillolara2655]

Cómo no se les conmueve el corazón, a los pescadores que no tienen cuidado y uno ver a estos preciosos animalitos en ésas condiciones.

[@soho71]

Man, you guys are truly Saints. I am constantly impressed with every rescue. If there was a need for this on the east coast of the United States where I’m located, I would devote all of my time to it. It must be very fulfilling work. God bless and Godspeed!

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Luckily we have marine mammal center with vets on staff to handle these things in the US. Pacific Marine Mammal Center is my local rescue and they can handle anything. Surgeries and rehab for however long the animal needs then they are released. They are an amazing group.

[@theresaweller707]

Great save! Poor seal, such pain that poor thing must have been suffering from. Excellent team effort, but kudos to Tony! I love the way he talks to the seals!

[@littleredhairedgirlsteph3922]

Every muscle in my body clenched watching this. I'm so glad she's free now. Y'all and this seal were so brave. ❤

[@asmrmaven292]

Thank you SO much for all of your hard work helping these precious babies!!! ❤️💯

[@sbender3787]

What spectacular teamwork.

[@silvias.p.109]

Que terrible, cuánto dolor ocasiona el descuido humano, me sorprende, duele ver las heridas que ocasionan en los animalitos 😭, increíble labor, gracias por dedicar su tiempo para ayudarlos 💕🙏

[@Ibdabadman]

I've watched a whole load of these but this was the most brutal. Thanks for being good Gardeners.

[@julietheodore3936]

He is so strong!! You can hardly keep him in the net, WoW!! That must have hurt but you do the right thing 👍👏👏. Thankyou team 💗💗

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving her 😢❤️ I'm so sorry for her, it looks so painful 😢 I hope and pray that she will recover 🙏❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@TheFelifa]

Guten Morgen Hendrik... 😢 einfach nur schrecklich! Hoffentlich heilt es schnell und gut...

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@TheFelifa guten Morgen Kerstin 😊 ja das hoffe ich auch 😢

[@crystalheart9]

Awesome rescue guys, just awesome. I hope she will recover ok, poor girl.

[@monicamichelle2391]

What an amazing bunch of people!! Thanks for all you do!💪❤️

[@mbr936]

What an amazing job! another great rescue, thank you.

[@joerobles8088]

That was intense, a bit hard to watch too, but she's very lucky to have people like you guys to come to her rescue I'm just wondering how long she bled like that though, hopefully it stopped quickly ... I'll say it again, you guys are awesome 👌👏

[@amandadonegan2137]

She wasnt really bleeding and the seawater will heal her very quickly

[@joerobles8088]

@@XJWill1 that's what I was thinking , I was also thinking that maybe they should have held on to her for a little longer and try to apply pressure on the wound to help stop the bleeding but I'm not sure that would have been possible, I guess all we can do is hope she'll be okay

[@MonaLisa-xc5dm]

You are simply incredible heroes! This rescue was really brave, difficult and very dangerous for your hands. Although the seal lady was initially quite wild and wanted to escape, she was strangely (thank God!) calm and incredibly brave during the most difficult part. Watching this hook being pulled made everyone's insides hurt, their faces contort with strain and their stomachs tingle unpleasantly. Brrrr ... the poor seal! But now she is free and very happy! ❤