Jackal's leg stuck in fishing line

While out at Pelican Point, Namibia, close to Swakopmund on sea patrol with Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN), activists Antoine and Namib_Naude spotted a Black Backed Jackal limping in the sand. It was clear he had a big bundle of fishing line restricting movement of his back leg.
Ocean Conservation has never caught a jackal before and it took about 15 minutes to get him tired enough for the animal rescue. Once in the net, the jackal calmed down and allowed Naude and Antoine to cut him loose with their Leatherman tool.
He ran off to his friend with immediate improvement in his walk. He would have lost his leg, possibly his life, if he had not been helped. This animal rescue is another example of animal cruelty due to human carelessness, which has let to less and less safe space for wild animals as well as climate change and global plastic pollution. 🦭
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[@jesussaves8549]

I think the seals told him where to go so that the humans could help him out.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Maybe!

[@eugeniocamporato8427]

Ahahahahah nice thought my friend. Greetings from Italy

[@KMHasan]

Fox goes there to eat dead carcasses or to steal baby seals ( quite risky & difficult though).

[@foxwonderland8467]

100%!! They all know where to go for help when they’re in desperate need. You can really see the moments the seals and now this guy realize they are free and how much you helped them. It’s like they stutter and then look back at you as they feel the relief and pain leaving their little bodies!! 🌼🌼🙏🌼🙏🌼🌼

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

@@foxwonderland8467 No they didn't tell him where to go. If he knew he was going to be rescued, he would not run, he would wait for the line to be cut. It is clear from the evidence he was just there randomly and lucky enough to be near someone who could sort him out.

[@iammattbarker]

When he comes out of the net and starts hopping like before and then realises he can walk normally...GOLD!

[@eelnoops5200]

Dang, Matt Barker, great profile pic!

[@dushas9871]

@Mr Fishfinger at leas he's doing it to survive, not for fun like some canadians.

[@danielleking262]

I noticed that too! He started hopping the back foot then ran normally.

[@ellaaubreyandjaxson2020]

At least give a spoiler alert or something

[@spooningkat6933]

@@ellaaubreyandjaxson2020 At least don't read comments about the video without watching first if you're concerned with spoilers.

[@jeanninetamblyn7625]

Once again you show your kindness and compassion for animals. Love you folks and the amazing work you continue to do. Those animals would die without your help. 👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@maggpiprime954]

Rescuing ocean dogs and earth dogs. This one was all: "I'm running away! Wait... I'm _running._ Huh. Thanks hoomin!"

[@hiighway7570]

Love that 😍😃

[@ComputerBladet]

What I have learned from these videos are to pick up fishing lines and nets on the beach when I see it.

[@andicantu6490]

Or even plastic stuff an animal could ingest.

[@Widdekuu91]

I would advise you, on heavily-littered beaches, to give yourself a time-limit though. Half an hour in bright sun or an hour/one-and-a-half-hour in normal conditions. Usually you visit a beach (unless you live close by) for holidays or to try and relax/recharge yourself. And, though very important, picking up fishing line, if there is á lot of it, can be exhausting at times. Tell yourself when to stop and really stop after that time-limit. No matter how much trash is left. :) I've tried to pick up litter for two hours on the beach once, but by that time, I was dehydrated, exhausted and I was holding 3 styrofoam-cubes, a tire, 3 large nets, a dead bird entangled in a net, three gigantic pieces of glass, a few sharp plastic sticks, broken plastic childrens-playing toys and a few large bags, filled with little bits of plastic. And I kept seeing more and more, that I wasn't able to carry anymore. Know your limits :)

[@anneis46]

I don't live by an ocean but, when I am out walking my dog, I pick up plastic bags that are floating around the neighborhood.

[@mikebreen2890]

Yes please!

[@Antiteshmis]

What everyone should learn is that proper garbage disposal, and overall cleanliness is the best prevention measure. I see too many people tossing things in the streets because keeping that packaging until they find some proper place to dispose of it bothers them. Polluting the environment out of laziness should lead to a fine.

[@WillaHerrera]

This seal seems much more agile than the others lol 🐕

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

He also has a lot more legs :-)

[@sushimamanj]

@@OceanConservationNamibia 😂😂😂😂

[@WillaHerrera]

@@OceanConservationNamibia lol very true

[@walkinbeauty7273]

😂

[@jeetaero]

Q

[@barbt1130]

You guys are so amazing! Thank you for going outside of your scope and saving him or her ❤️

[@johnlost9671]

Naude: if it is stuck we rescue it, that's so brave guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yep, that’s the idea!

[@MohammedAAAs]

Next year: Saving a lion from a fishing line.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😂

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

And giraffe after that, then hippo and let's not forget about an elephant :-)

[@MagicRabbit]

@@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 Well they rescued a whale in the meantime... sooo... Elephants are still not the biggest rescue.

[@xxdemisucksxx]

"Here at OCN, while we specialize in water doggos, our talents also extend to the land doggos as well."

[@niko8047]

Jack Richardson “Water doggos” is possibly the Best nickname for seals I have ever heard

[@ExplosivePeeps]

@@niko8047 Or Ocean Puppers.

[@rolandet]

@@niko8047 :) The dutch word for a seal = Zeehond, which translates literally to Sea Dog :) (same goes for German: Seehund, eventough a 'See' is the German word for Lake)

[@decemberfrostpaindine7987]

Elemental Doggos

[@dasferd]

@@rolandet In german "See" can be translated as "sea" or "lake" depending on the article respectively the grammatical gender. When its feminim it translates "the sea", when its masculin its "the lake". Someone messed arround with our languages. In german the words for sea and lake where switched for some reason a long time ago. Now its kinda srewy.

[@mattmichniuk2727]

Big thanks for the many videos of strength and compassion, never in my imagination would i believe in catching a jackal the most cunning of wild dogs,you are a master of the net.With its unique design,tapered with access zippers.ingenious!Well done as usual.

[@mariae.santiago620]

Just in case the jackel forgot to mention it, Thank you from the bottom of his and our hearts!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@larryscott3982]

Binge watching these gives me an emotion I can’t explain. I’m always on edge, heart racing, and cheering for you guys. It’s a nonstop mission. A proud mission.

[@jackie-be-alive]

You’re not on your own!👍🙌😃

[@hmtheron]

Same here!!!

[@lesterfalcon1350]

A couple of hops after being released, and becomes aware he can run properly again. Great stuff

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This jackal was very sweet. We have quite of few of them on the beach. No idea how he managed to get himself stuck like this.

[@lesterfalcon1350]

Good to see there didn't look to be long lasting damage. I guess they fight to get out of these snares and just make it worse.

[@rhys3089]

The likes were 169 I ruined it 👐👏👐👐👏

[@ibexdnb2879]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Do they sucessfully hunt the seals?

[@OncologyEsthetics]

Glad circulation was not cut off...

[@cameronbriffa4302]

Discovered your channel last night. Watch it continuously for 3 hours :). Wish I’d found it before I traveled to Namibia 2 years ago - would have loved to have caught up with you guys. Have sent a little donation your way.

[@mchapman132]

It must be a wonderful feeling knowing you’ve helped an animal in need. Bless you.

[@eelnoops5200]

It's sad, and really self-defeating that the people who earn a living off of the oceans don't treat said oceans with more respect.and concern for sustainability.

[@solar0wind]

*who Whom is not used this way😊 Apart from that I totally agree. Have you watched the new BBC documentary? They showed a previously heavily overfished lagoon/reef (?) that had been protected, and the result was that this area is so rich of life now that it creates a huge overspill for all the fishers nearby. If more people were aware of this, they would treat the sea better, even if it's just for egoistic reasons...

[@eelnoops5200]

@@solar0wind Thanks. That always trips me up.

[@bramdingemanse6345]

Sometimes things fall off the ship on accident maybe they didnt mean to drop it in the sea, but yeah some people dont give a fuck.

[@Shrouded_reaper]

@vega albin that's not entirely true and you know it.

[@dennis7511]

I cannot upvote you enough!

[@menopillion9853]

It's rare to see a seal before it metamorphizes from it's land form into it's sea form. Your team is doing amazing work!

[@doro8856]

Thank you. It was really interesting to see how passive it was while you were cutting the netting. Well done. Thanks again.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure.

[@thunderwolf4237]

Wonderful rescue as always! He looked beautiful walking away! 🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@allansmith7087]

You guys are awesome!!! You are making a difference when so many people just talk about change. Thank you

[@FactsMatter]

This is the best, most appropriate comment for today's "thoughts and prayers" world.

[@rogerramjet2340]

Well said.

[@jackmannjack1251]

Good stuff. Few years ago I manage to help little hedgehog. He had plastic ring out of a bottle cap around his neck. When I cut it off, he looked at me without moving for good few seconds - like saying "Thanks". I felt amazing helping him out. So I can't imagine how You guys feel after helping so many animals. Seals are my favourite. All the best.

[@thisorthat7626]

Jackmann Jack, saving one wild animal is a blessing. I think animals know that they have been helped even if they run off. Blessings!

[@sardinesandpyjamas]

What a good deed, God bless you!

[@cduffy4018]

Your government needs to recognise what you're doing! Amazing work.

[@a.c.harris1898]

Bless you for your unselfish work helping animals❣️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@isamidnight]

Seriously addicted to your channel now.

[@fukoibuki2155]

Me too !😄💞

[@nicoelgreeko]

Me too! I'm so tired of politics and all the hate and CV-19 talk that this content is a welcome reprieve.

[@Jim.Coffey]

Me three!! Watching from Chicago!

[@teresarenee3829]

It's so satisfying!

[@debbielarkins422]

Me too! ❤️

[@joisea9509]

Your dedication to helping fellow animals is admirable, inspirational, and truly awesome.

[@beachcouple1741]

Great work again guys!! Thanks for all you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Smarter44]

You guys are the best!! Saving lives, one at a time! 💜 From Newport Beach, CA, USA

[@rhys3089]

Oh wow that seal needs a bath

[@swagdaddyify]

And a shave!

[@infinity_0016]

i mean they literally swim in the ocean a shower at this point would be overkill

[@Niki43377]

yeah

[@AnitaBetterScreenname]

He's just not done molting yet.

[@sisenor4091]

I started laughing when he started whistling at the jackal. I guess its a natural human reaction.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

That poor jackal! I was surprised how well he / she started to run/walk on it shortly after it was released. You guys are so awesome! thank you for helping the animals! 🙌🏼 💞

[@kingdon1882]

You guys are AWESOME. It breaks my heart when I see an animal suffer because of our ignorance and greed!! 👍👍

[@Demiglitch]

Now you have to start the Land Conservation Namibia channel too

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Brilliant idea!

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

Wow!! You guys are fearless!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you. The adrenaline rush helps.

[@RobotLegJim]

Over the last couple of years, I was always wondering if this rescue was going to be necessary. These rascals are forever scouring the beach, and it seemed only a matter of time. Thanx for doing what you do.❤️🙏 You, and everyone in the organization, are what restores my faith in humanity. P.S.; I hope you all still had your wallets & passports after your encounter! 😂👍👍😂

[@JLhyde63]

You are wonderful, looking after all of God's creatures, thank you for your great work 👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@marionbowler5440]

Oh my goodness, again. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Again my heroes. 🇨🇦🐘🥂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure.

[@mysteryachiever]

This is one case where “It’s okay, puppy” is accurate 😆

[@kyrab7914]

Puppy is always accurate. The usual ones are just puppy of the sea

[@stanross8235]

Thank you again guys you’re amazing humans! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@Marcelo-kv7gb]

Até um chacal vocês ajudaram? Vocês tem meu respeito máximo. Parabéns!

[@emilys.6610]

I've recently found your videos and started binging them and I really love the work you do!! Saving so many seals and other species as well gives me some humanity for this world. You and your team are a blessing! I'm sure every one of those animals appreciate your work in the long run even if they don't show it immediately!

[@colleenbecker7136]

I love the work you do. ❤️🙏 And even saving a jackal!👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It was very unexpected - we have never seen an entangled jackal before.

[@earthkeepr7591]

Even a “loathsome” jackal is saved by these guys! All wildlife is precious. Thank you gentlemen

[@straytarnish9443]

Thank you for helping my jackal bless you guys God bless you guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@charlessimmons7825]

you guys are amazing - in a world gone mad you are the cure

[@MystiaEiri]

Thanks for doing what you're doing, we need more people like you !

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much :-) Hopefully our actions inspire more people to do similar things.

[@marycroft2450]

This one just popped up on my phone. My heart was in my mouth watching it. A jackal has a formidable set of teeth, even more so than a seal but is also more capable of biting. You guys are so very brave and I have so much admiration for what you do. 😍💕.

[@susancrawford2343]

Great job, guys! A jackal is outside your wheelhouse but you helped him anyway - to see him limp out of habit & then realize he could walk properly was splendid!

[@onearmy942]

Next up Elephant rescue with the net!!!!! Hold it's neck, Naude!!!! Thank you for the good you all do.

[@gregsmith2407]

We're going to need a bigger net.

[@fredeemoon6053]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😄😄

[@KMHasan]

A Whale might be more available there

[@Firedog105]

You watch videos like this and realize we hurt this planet more than help it .

[@humansgivemeasplittingheadache]

Yeah, I am happy to see this people's clean up our mess by helping this poor animals. Can you imagine the slow dead of this poor animal if they weren't there to help him / she. You guys are HEROES

[@jo3l_no_bitches593]

Sadly that is true😥

[@rhys3089]

Kevin we already know that, but you just commenting won’t change that

[@conormacce639]

@@humansgivemeasplittingheadache *him/her....he/she

[@pamelakelley3098]

You guys get a workout every time you save an animal. Thank you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@user-xp1wk1up5j]

Честь и хвала вам добрые люди! Здоровья вам и успехов!

[@pineapplesky1]

This is just precious. 😍🙏🏻 Saving a jackal, even... and without rabies shots. Loved your Q, then his, “No. I dont know.” Yet u both continuing unphased. 😆🤙🤙 The little guy seemed to know it was thanks to you as he seemed to casually trot off❣️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

He could feel the instant relief after the fishing line was removed. It was very special to see him run off. We have a lot of jackals at Pelican Point, they keep the beach clean from dead seals. They are very important for our ecosystem. And they are very cute. Unless they have rabies.... But this guy was ok :-)

[@mtracy244]

@@OceanConservationNamibia nice.🙂

[@zaid3231]

Hola

[@kirkyboy1793]

Can you believe that someone would leave a dislike. What the hell is wrong with these people?

[@wolflightning2331]

its youtube bots that dislike it

[@lauremehrkens5891]

Their ❤️less.

[@lilscurr4004]

@@lauremehrkens5891 they´re

[@decemberfrostpaindine7987]

They r not people.. or maybe has a large fingers and miss its tap

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:)

[@xinfamousdeityx8685]

Theres literally no reason why someone should dislike the video

[@dekerus3]

Good for you Gentlemen. You deserve a medal, reward, something.

[@sehuroka]

Excellent job guys, make me feel very proud to be a human being. That's what the great species should do with the other species who share with us this magnific voyage we call life. Thank you! And have a great life guys.

[@fredeemoon6053]

Team Namibia must get awesome job satisfaction from this.... What a wonderful thing they are doing for the animal kingdom ..... A lasting legacy to the planet. You will never be forgotten 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 Thank you for saving the jackals life. 🧡🧡

[@samuelstoner5651]

A lone jackal in serious trouble has the great good fortune to run into the team from Ocean Conservation. That was a one-in-a-million lucky break for the jackal. Helping an animal in distress is a gratifying experience for all involved (including those, like me, who are just watching).

[@mariepallina9320]

Good job, guys! Thanks! I'm glad people like you exist to help those animals in need! Take care always😘

[@isaacg3327]

You guys are f’n amazing! Thank you for helping wildlife.

[@studiosandi]

It's so depressing how much harm humans do to other animals. Thank you for helping the correct that❤

[@margiemayhew5214]

Saviors of the Wild. Great work guys.

[@mt5464]

You guys are simply AMAZING!!! Thank you for all you do❤️

[@canadianroxy]

That's so awesome, you can tell the relief felt right away. Thank you for all you do

[@pedrofuentes1737]

Admirable el trabajo que realizan! Gracias por hacer un mundo mejor

[@debbieswift5840]

Thank you for your care of these animals. You guys are Angel's....

[@taralown7023]

Amazing what you guys do.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Wow even though it was compromised you did well catching a 4 legged animal. Great job guys. He was moving well.

[@protorhinocerator142]

Poor little jackal. I'm glad you were able to rescue him.

[@nancyhammons3594]

What a great group of men, equal opportunity rescuers.

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

What a handsome Jackal. He/she is beautiful! 😍 aw the way the Jackal is scared and goes in defense with grumpy growls. So cute. 🐺❤

[@RennieAsh]

Back to the old hunting techniques. Chase it until it's tired.

[@UmatsuObossa]

That's one of only 3 advantages humans have; slower, but more stamina than most other animals.

[@PrezVeto]

I wonder how humans stayed fit without gyms back then 😛

[@ES11777]

Hunting is evil. Hope you know that. This is a nice video of good people RESCUING animals. Don't ruin it with hunting comments.

[@RennieAsh]

E S so you’re saying the seals and jackals are evil? Got it. Not sure why anyone would want to rescue such evil animals

[@ES11777]

@@RennieAsh Animals have no choice. We do. Humans hunting animals - that's evil. Animals hunting other animals - that's nature. See the difference?

[@lmae989]

You guys are the best of humanity. Wonderful. Congratulations on your first jackal! Very Well done 👍😎❤️👍

[@FactsMatter]

You guys do incredible work with specialized tools and training for rescuing seals. It is more than commendable. But you raise the bar even higher when you adapt those tools and training and put yourselves further in harm's way to help an animal that you have less (no?) experience with and don't have the right tools for. You guys actually are what so many Western people pretend to be. So inspirational! Keep up the amazing work. EDIT: This video inspired me to go to your merchandise shop to buy a T-shirt as a way to support you (and spread the word by wearing your logo). But $50 Canadian for a T-shirt is just unreasonable, so I hope my words of encouragement and thanks for your work are good enough for the moment.

[@laim9844]

Love to see you guys not just helping seals!

[@Geebax2]

You guys are Heros, I only wish I was young enough to do great work like you do. Thank you.

[@corasaari1021]

Awesome boys! 🤙🏼 Thank you for caring for these creatures.

[@lpperrone]

A million thanks for that rescue!!

[@hellinahandbasket9454]

What a great net they use! With the zipper.. Such an easy way to help em out.

[@mozartips]

The net which helps to clear other nets.

[@therezafragoso6496]

It was really awesome that you were able to use the same tool to catch and help this jackal

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@AZ_actual_voter]

You guys and your entire organization are the crème de la crème of humanity.

[@reidchambers2521]

That poor guy. Thank you so much for helping him. It's unreal how much carnage people create by not properly disposing of items lie fishing line.

[@WohiHaq]

Hats off to you real angels! 👼

[@thomassterrett1905]

I love and appreciate what you do. A true labor of love.

[@aquariusmoon771]

❤ Amazing how much of a problem this fishing line and netting is. Thank you for all you're doing.

[@endangeredmarmot4518]

Watching this in 2022 - your videos and equipment have come a long way, but your rescues are as good as ever!

[@dicruz8536]

You guys are awesome!! Thank you for all your hard work. Mother nature smiles down on you!! xo

[@Stardust414]

Bless his sweet heart 💓 & Bless you all for taking the time and the risk to help this poor baby. How in the world does that even happen to this kind of animal?!?

[@ronochow]

1:57 "stand back, we're gonna let him reverse out" Jackal: Nope!

[@mbsamiam]

Thank you OCN for being willing to help all creatures in need.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@mbsamiam]

We are choking and destroying one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. Your efforts ARE effective in saving lives and bringing awareness about plastic waste and ocean pollution. I totally stopped eating or consuming from the sea (as well as continuing to implement new ways to reduce my overall waste, but specifically plastics) because of your videos as well as those of other ocean warriors like Sea Shepherd and 5Gyres. Please keep up the rescues as well as the informative posts (like the recent info about fish farming) and newsletters! Your cause is so worthy!

[@boomer2111]

Never ever thought of Jackal stuck in a fishing line. Ghost nets are pain to all animals out there ,not just the marine ones

[@morterround8189]

When he gets out he doesn’t run but smiles and is like weird i feel totally normal

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

He was very chilled - but when we see him now, he does not let us get close to him 😂

[@stephanieyee9784]

He's just another type of puppy. Thank you for rescuing him. ❤

[@Kat-nh7un]

I’m so grateful for all the work these men do.

[@richardaustin9389]

I pay extra attition Around my waterways After watching just A handful of your videos.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@eliacristy5259]

He sure knows that you've helped him!

[@WkdWnch007]

Awww...well done!!! So very well done!!! ❤

[@ejohnso1967]

Yet another awesome rescue.

[@akanesakura7335]

La labor que realizan es maravillosa. El salvar una vida no tiene precio. Ojala mas personas se una a este trabajo tan maravilloso y gratificante.