GRAPHIC Seal Rescue - UNCUT VERSION

This rescue is hard to watch. It happened in July 2020 and we have hesitated since whether we should share this rescue with the world or not. Most of our rescues are quick and easy, exciting and uplifting. The vast majority of entangled seals are released before they even know that they had been in severe trouble, without any major physical or emotional damage.
This one was different. He was weak and did not have much time left. He should have been taken to a place with proper rehab facilities under veterinary guidance, which is not available anywhere in Namibia, or even been euthanized if all else fails. He had a piece of fishing line tightly wrapped around his mouth, it had caused so much swelling that you can barely see his nose. The rescuers from Ocean Conservation Namibia patiently assessed the situation before they started removing the fishing line. He relaxed after a while, he even seemed to be supportive, but the extraction must have been very painful for the animal. We hope he survived. We hope the salty seawater took the infection away, and that he found lots of fish close by to regain his strength.
This video is hard to watch. We were there during the rescue and we can barely look at it.
Seal rescue videos are more than just a daily feel good story. We have done many other rescues similar to this once, and we published this video after long internal discussions to serve as a reminder how much pain and injury human negligence is causing, and that we will never stop fighting for each individual seal, because they simply deserve better. 🦭
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[@BellanGracie]

Wow! As a physician who has dealt with and removed plenty of foreign objects from people, (but not seals), that was impressive! I'll be sure to show this to my veterinarian daughter, I know she'll be quite impressed, too. Thanks for showing us the uncut version, as people need to see the consequences of their actions. I always feel better about humanity and the world in general after watching your videos, and appreciate the service you provide those animals. I have to go make a donation to you now, because you're super stars! Thank you.

[@breeze8363]

@@christopheryarbrough6307 stop harassing

[@eugenebdotson7363]

Only humans would have been able to take that crap out of that poor animal ! All these situations are bad but this takes the cake it was the worst that I've seen they didn't go up I got to the point that they needed to call a veterinarian ! You couldn't just let the animal go ! PS, carry a couple of towels to keep the animals face out of the sand !

[@billclark8241]

Yes BellanGracie humanity is plentiful and it saved the 2020 election

[@autodidact2499]

I share your feelings; these men are giving many people hope.

[@autodidact2499]

@@billclark8241 Yeah, we elected a president who is too cowardly to stop the Zionists from slaughtering women and children in Gaza. One phone call from Sleepy Joe and the carnage would stop. Of course, the illegal evictions in East Jerusalem won't.

[@trustfire]

Can you even imagine having that in your mouth and you can't remove it. Amazing job.

[@MegaTriumph1]

Some serious skills being displayed. Amazing indeed.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

I've seen my dad help remove a few fish hooks from kids when someone would ask him for help they would come to visit us with crying and screaming kids, this was before we had a clinic even when we did they would ask my dad he even took out my little sister's stitches we had to use the military hospital in Anniston a long drive to remove them nope he did them with himself and mom of course and peroxide again before a town clinic

[@esterrios3998]

The world does not realize how much we owe caring conservationists like you guys! Thanks from my heart!

[@ArhipelagGoogla]

​@@justaguy2500Мир не понимает и еще одно - нельзя победить явление, если борешься только с его следствиями, но не с причиной.

[@marymarlow3646]

My whole body was tense watching this. It’s horrific the suffering these poor things go through. Thank god you found him and got it off. You’re heroes!

[@karadiberlino]

They are not „things“, they are living beings!

[@marys8861]

Mine was too, you can feel the poor babies pain! 😢 I hope he survived.

[@edda682]

Just stop.@@karadiberlino

[@gailhoover9263]

@@karadiberlinoLike I'm sure you've never said "you poor thing" to anything living ever before in your life.

[@inquisite472]

​@@marys8861he is a poor thing->an expression we make to living souls whl suffer even to humans so let talk

[@nomebear]

The seal was weak. I hope that he makes it. Thank you men, women, and benefactors of Ocean Conservation Namibia.

[@CoilCode]

@EPloar Div Yep doesn't look like he has much of shot unfortunately but he definitely has more with the line off!

[@pilaracevedo2078]

If he doesn't make it, he'll have his last days in peace and with lot less pain

[@johnnyhollis9977]

He must have felt so much relief after the removal. I think by the end he was pretty much resigned to accepting your help. Great job guys!

[@Bryan-Hensley]

Unlikely he felt any immediate relief. It would take a while for that to be pain free

[@junbh2]

@@Bryan-Hensley Yes, I think he just gave up because he was weak and didn't have enough energy to fight very much. I worry he might be too weak to hunt and recover, but at least he has a chance now.

[@trishengard8388]

@@junbh2 going to hurt to eat, worries me. Hopefully saltwater will start helping immediately 🙏🙏😢😢💙💙

[@MrAlex77456]

His upper jaw is torn apart. Due to infection which undoubtedly spread, everything hurts and is numb at the same time. It will take a long time

[@kirin1230]

@@Bryan-Hensley I think there would have been immediately relief. The line no longer digging into the bone would have been a massive relief.

[@bernicedoner328]

Please understand that you as rescuers are undergoing trauma as well. You also need healing after such difficult work. You need help too! 😢 I’m in tears.

[@gailnix5462]

Hopefully the salt water will heal this little one. I don’t think he would have lasted much longer,without your help. Thank you 🙏 🍀♥️

[@anonymouscausewhynot]

This heart wrenching to watch. This poor seal didn’t deserve this. Edit: I’m saying this seal didn’t deserve to get cut by the fishing line.

[@davide.pedersen3378]

What this seal didn't deserve, was people polluting their habitat with all these different types of fishing gear.

[@anonymouscausewhynot]

@@davide.pedersen3378 that’s what I was referring to

[@davide.pedersen3378]

@@anonymouscausewhynot No worry's. I knew what you meant.

[@anonymouscausewhynot]

@@davide.pedersen3378 :)

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

We knew what you meant❤️

[@armpitfuzz]

That has got to be the worst one I have watched, I can't begin to imagine how much pain he had to be in. I'm so grateful these fabulous men didn't give up on him..... Fingers crossed he gets better.

[@chrismccartney8668]

You need vets to assists with injuries like this..

[@flyinggoat3461]

@@chrismccartney8668 Well yes, they actually mentioned that in the video, but there are no such facilities where they are

[@tarantulady8565]

I wish they had some injectable long lasting (2 week) antibiotics they could administer on the go for wounds like this. They wouldn’t need it often, but in cases like this, it’ll likely save the seal. I have little hope for this dude if the infection is already in the bone. Otherwise, maybe he’ll make it with constant salt water washing it.😢 The chance is sepsis is high, too.

[@Tairone1337]

He died according to the reports

[@esqueue]

@@Tairone1337 I'm pretty sure that it wouldn't survive but I'm still calling BS on this comment.

[@snookyrichards9519]

I have a new nickname for you guys; "The Seal Whisperers" You are so patient,and talk to them so well. Terrific job guys.

[@nancyshaw4681]

I like that!!

[@braindecay9477]

No, it's the seal team, obviously

[@daninaydenova7115]

@@braindecay9477 that's who they are. The real NAVY Seals

[@susiemcvey672]

They are The Seal Team Whisperers🎉😂 I ❤❤❤❤

[@carleenmiller6462]

Aloha, “Ok, now open your mouth buddy, open your mouth, please open your mouth! “ wow, that was truly a testament to your caring for these wonderful creatures. We really need to see this uncut version more often so we can see just how much can be involved in doing this job and just how much damage and the suffering these majestic creatures endure due to our laziness, neglect and stupidity! And then getting the necessary “sea crop” from the ocean to start the cleaning, medication and healing the horrific wound. Thank you for doing this for us all! Aloha from Hana! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋

[@Groundhog27]

Poor seal . Thankfully you found him just in time . He was so skinny from not eating . That was a horrible wound .

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Considering how extensive the damage was, the seal was very cooperative. Poor thing 😔 Appreciated the empathy you showed by giving reassurance as you spoke gently to the seal ✨🦭✨💛

[@clwbchbabycakes]

And we saw the seal's response. It was beautiful to see him cooperating with his rescue. He opened his mouth and played still.

[@marydurham5976]

Yep... That's Our Tony!!!💖😍🤗... Always Sooo Reassuring, Calming, and Kind Spoken to the Sea Puppies!!!💖😍🤗😉... You'd Swear they understand his every Warm Word!!!💖😍🤗.... May God Bless The Entire OCN Rescue Team!!!💖... You Guys Are All Sooo AMAZINGLY AWESOME!!!💖😃😍🤗😙😉... EVERYONE PLEASE PRAY THIS PRECIOUS SWEETHEART MADE A FULL RECOVERY!!!💖😃😍🤗😙😉

[@hendriklurse6518]

Aloha 🙋🏻😊

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@hendriklurse6518 How are you?

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer I'm fine thanks 😊 and how are you?

[@justjan147]

This comment comes 1 year and 9 months (roughly) since the video was posted. This was an amazing rescue and intervention. You all worked beautifully as a team, no egos as it's all about the seals. Thank you so much for all that you do on and off camera. I can't imagine having that kind of injury and having then to live in salt water. The pain must be excruciating. All caused by us...shameful that we've trashed their living environment. We must do better. Thank you for bringing attention to these issues! God bless you all. 😊❤️🌻🙏🏻

[@sueaveyard9399]

That poor, poor puppy. Hearing him breathe like that broke my heart. Thank you guys so much for your patience and dedication to helping that beautiful seal.. God bless you all.

[@humbladybug70]

That was absolutely brutal. That poor animal must have been in incredible pain. I can't say it enough... Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your care and love for these animals.

[@lisasnyder6291]

This was brutal to watch. I can’t imagine how it must have felt having to decide the best way to remove it. Bless you all for your commitment to these rescues.

[@akshaykumarnalatawad8185]

This channel shows us that there are humans out there in the world who are doing aspiring and selfless things.

[@Cricketkage]

Oh that poor darling.... No animal deserves that. I love how gently and soothingly you all speak to the seals, they know you mean no harm. You’re all incredible people 🤍

[@cheechee5378]

i must say i cried very hard, but most thankful you all were there to help this seal.. I thank you all sooo much. Thank you all ever so much..

[@gloriab357]

I agree. I was talking out loud to my computer in the hope that the guys would be able to free the seal of all the entanglements. I was kind of wishing there was something more they could do, medically, but I understand what they did was by far the most important thing.

[@cheechee5378]

@@gloriab357 Hello Gloria :) thank you for your kind words. Please take care :)

[@cordie2987]

It is harder not to cry, isn't it. That was so pitiful. So thankful for the rescuers.

[@cheechee5378]

@@cordie2987 Hello Cordie, Thank you soo much for your compassion and kind words. :) Have a most wonderful day. ty

[@lrwerewolf]

Please don't hesitate to share these more challenging rescues. It's important for people to see not just the best and brightest but those days you guys are as emotionally wounded as the puppies are physically wounded. Education isn't always pretty -- sometimes exposing the stark reality is the only way to fully educate on the scope of things. Thank you for deciding to post this and share this, as well as share your own emotional reactions to seeing this.

[@mrBoomboom1]

OH MY GOOOOSSSHHHH!! I swear I had to remind myself to breathe throughout the entire video, I could feel him struggling to breathe! You guys are absolutely amazing and all the work, love and attention you guys show is something to be admired truly! So proud, keep up the great work guardian angels!

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

Don't even know from how much time this entanglement stuck in innocent's mouths ....sorry brothers but i can even watch this fully as i got too much emotional ....lots of thanks for saving this innocent life before its too late ....🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@autodidact2499]

Yes, these rescues are very emotional for me, too.

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

@@autodidact2499 right brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vg6584]

OH, BOYS..... YOU ARE DOING SUCH IMPORTANT JOB... VIOLETA- , THANK YOU !!!!

[@conitorres9774]

Gosh, the poor seal could barely breathe. You guys are wonderful angels to help these animals. Talking so gently, and with such compassion, (sometimes makes me want to be a seal 😂). Thank you and bless you for all your great work.

[@cydkriletich6538]

So intense and heartbreaking that these creatures suffer from humankind’s stupidity and selfishness. Thank goodness there are folks like you guys who work so hard to help. You gave this seal the only chance he has to live. I hope his natural environment will help him to heal. Thank you, gentlemen, for all you do. You give me hope in humankind after all. ❤

[@lindac6032]

The only way I could keep watching was knowing the rescue was successful, or the video wouldn't have been posted. Thanks again, guys. 🦭💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you Linda - we were very worried about this video. But we felt the world should see this.

[@lindac6032]

@@OceanConservationNamibia 🦭💯💙

[@generalbroadhead1760]

Really pray this guy has a full recovery

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I am going to do just that!

[@pear7777]

As a atheist, I second that

[@avahightower4685]

i cried. I held my face covering one eye, barely able to look through the other one, it was so hard to watch. I forced myself to watch though because the whole world needs to see and recognize what people are doing so thoughtlessly and carelessly! To see how humans are causing so much pain and suffering to the innocence of these great and wonderful animals! Yes, it was hard to watch but I am so glad you decided to post this, thank you. God bless you all for this wonderful ministry you are doing for these precious animals. They need you desperately and I hope you realize what a great thing you are doing!! I have the highest respect for you, the highest regard, and I consider you all hero's of the highest caliber. Thank you, so very, very much for what you are doing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@lmae989]

And to add - I could tell they the entire deal team was effected by this rescue. It hurt everyone’s heart. Heal pup and thrive. Hugs to all for your humanitarian work. You all make a difference.

[@pardiss]

I hope the seal gets over the infection. that was an epic rescue.

[@lacertabilineata9337]

This seal was already very emacinated. Heartbreaking! But for sure it felt a big relief after you removed this horrible entanglement on it´s snout and I hope it will survive and heal up. Thank you so much for this rescue, you are real heroes!

[@user-pe5ox7zz3f]

Они ручные,под наблюдением

[@ishp2]

Huge shout pout from the USA 🇺🇸 👏 to these wonderful men Friendly reminder, pls try not to skip the ads...it helps them monetize their hard work to save these cute creatures!

[@sharondonelow5364]

You guys gave her the best chance to survive. Let's hope someday she shows up as a recapture and everything will be healed. Thank you!

[@angelfinley6244]

Well hopefully it’ll never need recaptured since I’m pretty sure they only grab ones that need help

[@deroxanlit4181]

How would they know which seal they rescued

[@fart63]

⁠@@deroxanlit4181this seal has an extremely deep scar if it survived. This injury will never fully heal. They’ll know if they see it again

[@kalayne6713]

You are so kind. Considering some cultures don't even recognise that animals feel pain, your thoughtfulness and reassurance to a 'dumb' animal is humbling. Thank you, my new heroes.

[@Paka1918]

Right. Mostly religious culture didn't that. They think only human is worth and can feel.

[@jerilynrobertson646]

Worst entanglement! I do hope he heals well❣️. Your patience in removing the line is wonderful. Thanks💖🇨🇦

[@JW-uq9yt]

It's the second time I watch this rescue on this pup, I really wish him/her a good life ahead!!

[@tonietteh2015]

You all are amazing, how hard you worked to save this seal ❤❤❤❤ I know many others might have given up when they realized his had an entanglement inside his mouth yet I was so happy to see none of you gave up 😊 Thank you for taking the time to try and help him have a chance to feed and heal ❤❤❤❤

[@bsalny]

I literally teared up when I saw how bad this little one was suffering. The person who left this in the water should have this done to then so they really understand what harm they are doing. I love you guys.

[@judithmcbride4023]

I too, had tears in my eyes. GOD BLESS All of you!!! He was so weak after the release. I PRAY he was able to heal!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@karinpropheter2581]

That was o e of the saddest rescues today , thank you for being g gentle and caring

[@cdmanor777]

WOW! That last one was a tough one. Thank you guys for the work you are doing to save the seals.

[@montserratbadies9249]

Con que cariño tratais a les focas sois fabulósos y el esfuerzo que haceis para poder sacarles todó. Parece mentida que no sean conscients las persones que tiran de tanta por queria en el mar.

[@frankmackey2419]

Just friggin unreal...your devotion , teamwork and determination to give these animals the best possible chance of recuperating and living a seals life is outstanding. I'm just blown away. With watery eyes.

[@user-wc6sz4eq3m]

Спасибо, Вам, ребята.!!!!!

[@orionshadow7]

When the vid came up I was like "15 minutes, what the heck? Are they gonna be talking the whole time?" Then i saw how bad it was & felt "Oh Lord, take all the time you need." You guys are awesome.

[@thecrow3975]

To show uncut versions is to show the reality of your work and the damage we cause to these poor seals due to neglegence and carelessness. Long live OCN!

[@SP_3333]

This poor animal needed a vet actually. Horrifying.

[@drferry]

I watched this again a year later, and it was still awful. Congratulations for sticking with it until the seal was freed of that entanglement. You guys have learned a lot since then, and you carry a sophisticated tool set with you. We all need to keep learning.

[@cathyorlowski1951]

Watching this makes me want to cry. He is in sooo much pain. Praying he makes a full recovery from this. I always pick up loose fishing line and rope when found at lakes and the Gulf. Thank You for caring and helping these innocent creatures From Texas

[@formhubfar]

I got fed up watching the adverts so I became a patron.., great job guy's.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Poor little puppy 😢 I hope he recovers from the injury 😢 thank you for saving his life ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Hallo 🏝🌊🐬🌦🐙🍍

[@TheFelifa]

Huhu... 🙋🏼‍♀️😀 armes Baby... 😢

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer Aloha Ahiahi 😊🙋🏻 pehea 'oe ?

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@TheFelifa Hallo 😄🙋🏻 bin froh das die Jungs von OCN ihm helfen konnten 😢

[@paquilo99]

Hola chicos! 🙋🏻‍♀️😃🇪🇦

[@Nakamichi_Service_UK]

What a fantastic effort guys. Another seal with a future 👏🏻

[@jenniferjohnson1627]

Omg I couldn't work out what was going on or where they were cutting, poor seal. Those guys just seem to remain so focused, thank goodness they are. Unbelievable people. Bless them. Thank you for helping all the seals. I want to know how they don't hate fishermen and their poxy nets

[@Scupperjack]

Absolutely horrific example of the harm caused to these hapless creatures. Thank you so much OCN for your determination, persistence, and the care you show.

[@patriciawilson1836]

Tears of sadness and tears of joy. Blessings to you for your perseverance with this PRECIOUS little soul.

[@assiyaissatayeva7880]

Какой сложный, напряжённый случай. Не перестаю восхищаться вами. Вы для меня герои. Спасибо.

[@ferrioni9871]

All I wanted to do is cry and ask for forgiveness to the seal. Tank you héroes.

[@mickeyTX.]

Poor Baby.. ❤️ your patience and dedication are heavenly.. thank you.. REMIND BOATER AND FISHERMAN.. Our oceans are not garbage cans.. !!

[@thathero3736]

I love when Antoine calls them puppies and baby talks to them. He's so sweet

[@kerrydagge4397]

I was crying for the poor little guy. Naude, Antoine and Denzel, you are the most incredible people I know. Heroes, every one of you.

[@heidrunbusch677]

Das war wirklich Präzisionsarbeit mit einfachsten Mitteln, vielen Dank für euren Einsatz und euren Mut. Bitte nicht aufgeben 🙏🥰👏

[@abhrajitabhattacharya5332]

Oh my God!! What an effort!! And can't even think about the pain the poor animal is enduring.... Thank you so much. The world is a beautiful place because people like you are still in it....

[@patriciakunz1198]

Oh my goodness - Gentlemen you are all incredible. I hope the seal has/had as much fight in him to live on as you all fought for the seal's life. Cried salty tears. We have to keep trying. Thank you for doing this for all of us - people and animals alike.

[@tonymcquarrie908]

Wow. I didn’t know I could hold my breath for 14 minutes 👍🇨🇦intense

[@lesliesmith53]

Excellent job! You guys are awesome. Thank you for all you do.❤

[@user-rl4gy2pz4u]

Спасибо всем вы делаете замечательную и полезную работу ,мира вашему дому

[@edmundmondo1682]

The poor seal wasn't able to eat for a while and was so weak that didn't even had the strength to struggle, when they released it could barely walk to sea!! 😭😭😭

[@marshwetland3808]

It was so thin. The back of his pelvic, I guess, area, the back third or half of his body reminded me of photos of anorexic humans. I hope his face, swollen with infection, can recover, but if the infection was down into that bone I guess he won't live long and it will be painful. But maybe he can recover. For sure he's better off for the moment. And next time the team will know to jam something in there from the start, like when you're working with difficult domestic pets, e.g. for tooth cleaning.

[@operationada]

but it got to the water, that's what counts! now he can heal at least

[@marshwetland3808]

@@operationada Maybe, if the infection isn't in the bone. Naude said the cut went all the way to the bone and was infected, IIRC.

[@bho5sumkyul]

I'm so so sorry for the pain you went through, Seal. One of the most difficult and heart-wrenching rescues.... I really really hope the seal survived. Very well done, OCN!

[@Meriale46]

That was excruciating to watch. To see that poor baby struggling to breathe through his swollen snout and the infection must have been horrible. The beauty of this is that you saved him from a slow and painful death. God bless the meek and those who care for them. You're heros of nature.

[@valeriecontreras1333]

Fantastic team work hats off to all of you guys

[@Chris-hp4nx]

Thank you so much for taking the time to save him.❤️ He was so sweet, and docile. My heart hurts for him.

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Seen many of your rescues, that was basically veterinarian work without being vets! That was one hell of a rescue and hard work, BRAVO!

[@carol.stoeser]

This was a fantastic job by the OCN team, and the seal too. I think it realized OCN was there to help. I'm really thankful they saved it, and hope the salt water can kill off the infection.

[@MotherLove26]

Amazing job for a difficult extraction! 👏 You didn't give up. Your care for the seals is committed & commendable 🥇Thank you for your dedication & hard work.

[@robinmills8675]

Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. God bless you. I hope you will see this seal healed and thriving in the future.

[@Juliozz3]

I cannot even begin to imagine how much that seal was suffering. I hope he makes a good recovery! Thank you for helping him!

[@jensenbabbie2415]

Thank you all for your dedication and caring for these seals.

[@marieseribasstankiewicz6894]

Vocês são extraordinários. O mundo seria um lugar melhor se existissem mais pessoas como vocês. Obrigada de coração ❤

[@katpolo260]

This is the most stressful rescue I watched from OCN. Great job for the team. Thank you for your long patience and effort to free this puppy :)

[@zizouachoukri2285]

🇩🇿

[@phantasticdrago230]

I was tensing up so much throughout, especially when they were trying to get the knot out.

[@michaeloconnor6047]

I agree Kay, very stressful to watch. These guys are Earth Hero’s 🙏

[@FnLn55]

That was difficult - and epic rescue that the world needs to see - very proud of OCN teamwork!

[@brcastillo1844]

Antoine your group are "pure, kindly and radiant" souls, God bless you all and your hard and necessary work!

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

That was so sad. Poor puppie. He was having a hard time breathing. The pain must have been excruciating. Thank you for helping him. I'm sure that he will be okay, the salt water works miracles!

[@lindaa4883]

That was so emotional. Trying not to cry. Thank you is not enough.

[@ogtme]

Thank God for you guys❤️ Sitting here with tears in my eyes. I can’t thank you enough for all you do 🤗 Betsy from Washington, DC.

[@drewmiller3462]

I'm reading through the comments 10 minutes later and still crying.

[@kathleenhelmstedt1050]

It is wonderful to see what these wonderful people are doing congratulations

[@joanneberg8093]

Someone who's worked cardiology and in the OR for 26 years, the work you are doing under these conditions is amazing to me. I'm so glad that there are people out there doing this work and succeeding in the rescues is outstanding. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@ColdToesNow]

I could feel your frustration and helplessness with this rescue. I'm hoping that someday there will be medical assistance available for those that are badly injured.

[@e-reptiledysfunction2243]

That wasn't fun to watch, poor guy was having a hard time breathing, hopefully he makes a full recovery

[@nuntana2]

Yeah very hard viewing.

[@ConservativeMom]

I couldn't help but to scream at the guys for rolling him into the sand nose first.. I'm sure that played a part in making it hard to breath.

[@yalocalwhiteboi3103]

I feel like that might just be how they breathe if it was truly struggling to breathe it wouldn’t be holding its breathe for so long

[@ConservativeMom]

@@yalocalwhiteboi3103 yeah I wasn't sure but still.. his nose WAS pushed into the sand. Lol

[@e-reptiledysfunction2243]

@@ConservativeMom pushing the nose into the sand wasn't intentional and its a small inconvenience when the outcome is having the thing that is choking u removed so u can breathe properly

[@user-gf5ig7vx9k]

Effect of disposed trash & plastic wastes in oceans seas and lakes eventually harming aquatic life.Kudos to the conservationists for their work.

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Thank you for your patience, perseverance and compassion, and for not giving up on that poor seal. There's a special place in heaven for people like you.

[@boredom5661]

Congrats on your first surgery, guys!

[@curioustraveler4788]

This was extremely painful to watch. I am glad you persevered and finally got the line off his mouth. I would like to believe he is now fully grown and frolicking in the sea.

[@kathleenfederl5121]

You guys take my breath away and I am so grateful there are kind people like you in the world.

[@fester73666]

Rewatched this and it's still horrific to see, well done guys for being so professional and caring to that very injured seal.

[@goinggaga4ladygaga]

Poor baby, that was really hard to watch. You guys are heroes 👏👏

[@Jessica_Szoke]

His skinniness, lack of good running form, and slowness once he was released was very telling. Thank you for showing this and for all the good work you do.

[@janetmartin1904]

Awesome job. That looked so painful for that poor pupper. Thankfully you guys were able to remove it. You ROCK 💓

[@tippycanoe6121]

This is one of the most intense, nail biting, edge of my seat videos I've seen on this channel. I love that the seal knew you were helping. Great job!

[@gemmacruz8529]

I think this is one of the most intense rescues I have watched so far. Thank you, team!

[@hyecutie1]

HEROS. Your team is the best 🍻

[@bonniehughes9549]

Thank you, OCN, for never giving up. You have given the little guy another chance of life. ❤❤

[@brianreichert1762]

My heart goes out to all these animals and there rescuers! Thank you.