Katja's First Big Net Seal Rescue [SUCCESS]

Katja and Naude go out on a seal rescue. Katja uses this opportunity to get her first rescue. The wind made it difficult for Katja to control the rescue net. The seal dodges Katja's first attempt. On her second attempt, she manages to secure the seal. The seal had a plastic packaging strap around its neck, normally used in the packaging of fish parcels. Naude steps in and secures the seal so Katja can cut the entanglement and free the seal. 🦭
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭

[@lindac6032]

Way to go, Katja! The excitement in your voice was obvious when you said, "We got him!" If the team ever needs an extra body for rescues, you are the top choice! Well done!👏

[@ramonavowinkel5987]

👍👍👍💯🦭

[@gemmacruz8529]

Well done, Katja! This also shows how difficult is to rescue a seal.

[@Judep4237]

The guys make it look easy because they’ve been doing it so long

[@clwbchbabycakes]

Awesomeness!!! Go, Katja!!! Now, the whole family has made a physical rescue. How cool is that??!!! 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@simonmultiverse6349]

The seal is thinking, "What the &$^£##HJ$3 just happened to me?"

[@lindac6032]

Katja, you may be the only team member who is qualified to fill every position on the OCN team! I know you probably won't go out on patrol very often, but I appreciate all your hard work!🙏

[@lanapeterzon9055]

So good to know that a few understand that OCN is a -team-. Just bc you work in the office and doing so much financially and logistically doesn't mean you are any less important than any other team member. I hope people realize that it takes many cogs to make a machine work..... Oh... And btw, high fives to you, Woman! Good job!

[@Sandra-Gibora]

Hear hear

[@ellenschneider7787]

Harbor Boy opens one eye-“it’s just a girl, no need to worry-HEY what just happened??” Harbor Boy meet Katja, the newest big net hero. Well done Katja!!

[@nancyshaw9604]

Clever 😅

[@jaykb6587]

👍😁

[@karenwhaley8635]

Hey Katja! You did it! It's not as easy as the guys make it look, but you too will be a seal whisperer with practice!! So proud of you woman for helping rescue the seals Thank you OCN 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!!

[@lindac6032]

It was harder to get the seal out of the net than to get him in! Thanks for freeing him before he was cut. Good job!🦭♻️

[@nicklager1666]

Great seeing the first netting. And at the docks no less. Those seals are not easy to deal with.

[@klwthe3rd]

Seems like the seals located closer to the dock are less prone to run to the ocean after they have been released. They just go back to their original spot and lay back down. Super cute. Congrats to Katja for her first capture. 😘

[@ArDeeMee]

They’re very much like big city doves.

[@eileenentler8993]

That was SO cute the way Katja tentatively approached the seal, like she was already making sure she wasn't going to hurt him. Awesome catch ... ESPECIALLY when you weren't wearing gloves -- things are MUCH harder to hold onto. VERY impressive! Thank you, Katja and Naude ... as always, thank you for saving him ❤ 💕 💖

[@johnboydTx]

Well done Katja 👏👏👏🥰 A Warrior is born !!!! Fight Society's stupidity as long as you can 👍.. The World is a better place thanks to you 😉..........Take Care 🙏✌️💚💚💚

[@thulekovish8188]

Katja doesn't make it easy on herself, her first rescue attempt is on a big adult seal. Hooray, more power to Katja!

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Seal Rescue 101! Good job Kat! So many details to consider, you guys always make it look easy🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Katja and Naude for saving him ❤️ well done Katja ! Greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@grannybee]

That was an awesome catch, Katja. Beautiful ❤.

[@mymobile5014]

Well done Katya! Amazing that the seal went straight back to his sleepy spot afterwards haha

[@Pumpkinnan]

Well done Katja!!! I am just so very sad that those straps, black or white, keep ensnaring those animals. Can’t tell if it’s getting any better or not, but kudos to whomever called you about that big boy to help him. Glad the docks are aware and helping. I hope you’re hard work in creating awareness will spread and in years to come the rubbish we are being so careless about becomes less and less….🤞🏻 Thanks OCN for all you do…but most of all becoming a voice about our plastic pollution! 💪🏻🌊🦭

[@mels8659]

Good job! Seeing a beginner doing it, makes it more clear how difficult it really is.

[@jaykb6587]

It was interesting to hear Naude instruct her on the basics. Something we aren't usually privileged to hear. There's so much experience that showed here.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It really is! 😁

[@missymitekite]

Wonderful job, Katja!! That beautiful seal just got his life back thanks to you and Naude. So proud of you!

[@janesmith6513]

Amazing rescue Katja! And you started with the bigger seals on the docks! Impressive 🎉

[@jaykb6587]

It probably weighed about as much as she does! 👍

[@corneliakruchten8440]

Indeed! Even for the men it is hard to deal with the seals there, as the ground is not soft as on the beach. So the seals have more power to fight on the docks

[@ArDeeMee]

At the same time they are easier to approach since they aren’t as fidgety around humans. And the bull was pretty small, about the same as a large female… so good for practice. =D

[@illuminant1129]

Well done Kat !!! That's never easy with a small seal, let alone one his size👍

[@ramblynrocketeer]

👏🙌👏 Katja *GOOD JOB* Thank you Team OCN for all your efforts to make this world a better place one seal at a time!! 🦭🌍💛♻️ 🏝️ Sending Aloha from Kauai, Hawaii

[@hendriklurse6518]

Aloha 😊 Pehea 'oe?

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@hendriklurse6518 👋😁Aloha 🍍Hau’oli au Mahalo 🥑 Pehea ‘oe? 🌴🦜

[@melissawarfield]

Yay Kat!! Awesome catch and rescue! High five to you and Naude. You will be ready for the next catch and rescue.

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

👏Wow Katja, great job💪! That big net seems to be quite heavy and difficult to maneuver. Thank you both, for removing that strap from the seal's neck!❤️

[@user-ht3vk4hv2t]

Сколько нужно силы и выносливости, чтобы догнать, поймать, удержать сильное животное!!! Восхищаюсь! Низкий Вам поклон!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@sarguero]

Congratulations, Katja! A successful rescue

[@gaylebrodt676]

How awesome is that!?! You did a fantastic job Katja!!! The smile on your face says it all! Thank you all for the wonderful work you do! 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Great, Katja!!!! 👏👍👍. He was a big boy ❤. You are skilled . Thank you, Katja and Naude, for good work, the seal is free and happy 🤗❤🦭🐟🌊.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!!

[@michaelcartwright8570]

It was satisfying to see the Mrs. make her first big net catch. That's girl power Katja! From Indiana USA to all of OCN Nimbiya, Happy Father's Day!

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Good job Katja! Congrats on your first big rescue!

[@Wes32168]

The seal looked at her like Where's the guys? Nice work Kat! Keep up the Great work Y'all!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😄

[@theresaskrzynski9916]

Good job Katja!! The 1st one is always the hardest! Much love and appreciation from those of us who only wish we could be a part of these rescues!!!

[@lanapeterzon9055]

You CAN be a part of the rescues, send them 3 dollars, every penny is helpful. I sent $5 last month and I should be able to send another $next month or the month after. It gives me a good feeling to do it.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@haggielady]

Glad to see you out from behind the desk. Great catch and cutting him free. I bet that was a great adrenaline rush.

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

Good job Katja❣ The guys make it look easy but it's hard. You did good😁 ❤

[@frenchroast1355]

NICE! That smile on her face was priceless.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😀

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

WhoooHooo.!! Way to go Kat. That had to be such a a rewarding experience and feeling.. OCN crew always for the win 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@soniachavarria7351]

EXCELLENT😊. The sky with the clouds looks beautiful ❤️🙏💕💕

[@elainewhite1780]

Congrats on great job, Katja!

[@beaver528]

The seal obviously wasn't too upset by the exercise. Great job Katja!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 + extra big 👍👌👏 for her first and simultaneously already successful attempt to net and catch a seal. Another 👍👌👏 because it was quite a big and strong one. Congratulations Katja.

[@user-sx3ji7ne8n]

Well done Katja! Naude and his team make the captures look easy, but of course, they’re not! Another great rescue🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ruthwhall3020]

Well done katja, I guess Naude couldn't find a bigger seal for your first netting lol Really enjoyed seeing you both together, and that seal was so chilled out after you rid him of that dame strap ❤❤

[@johnyblandofoz952]

Special K... well done sweet... the team builds... WE ALL WITH U ALL2...

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

😲 Many congratulations Katja on your first rescue 💐👏!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!

[@IdaPie]

Awesome Katja! Was great seeing you and hearing Naude giving Seal catching 101 instructions.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!

[@Littlebit1031]

Way to go, Katja!

[@patriciawilson1836]

WOMEN ROCK ❤😂 Way to go Kat. It's really fun to watch you work together as a team. Blessings to you both for saving another life. You have our 💙 ❤️ ♥️

[@chrisj2511]

Congratulations Katja! Also Happy Father's Day to all the Dads on the hard working OCN Team! ⛵

[@crystalheart9]

Great job Katja!🦭💙

[@user-uv9cn8dk9c]

BRAVA KATJA 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@theresehopkins1581]

Those ones at the dock aren't babies.... awesome job Katja!!!! 😊💓💗💛💖😊

[@AryonaSamoto]

Fantastic work🙌 I'm glad it went so smoothly and the seal is free🤗 Thank you🙏❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!

[@peacelilydotcom6535]

Well done, Katya! That seal weighed more than you!

[@Discerning_Viewer]

Now THIS is one heckuva "couples date" - !!! Brava, Kat!

[@seraglioborneo2803]

Another seal whisperer in the family. Well done!

[@danlindey7368]

Mark one up for the ladies! Great job Kat.

[@trainsnotplanesautomobiler3781]

Nice catch Katja and great coaching by Naude. Team effort!

[@JL-nb3dh]

Yay, Katja!! 🦭❤️🦭❤️🦭

[@leannkennedy6568]

Right on, Katja! 💕💕

[@user-qk2gn1jt9q]

ありがとうございます！

[@Rebar77_real]

May have been the first but it won't be the last! Great work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Definitely not the last 😁

[@lambinwolfsclothing]

Well done! 👍✂🦭❤🌍

[@angeladiblasi3675]

Congratulations 👏 Katja .... Way 2 Go ...... God Bless U & the rest of team OCN on everything U do 2 save these beautiful mejestic seals.

[@Jesussaves8961]

That seal seemed like one of the squirreliest I have seen! He had his breakfast! Good job!

[@pattic.2975]

Katja! Whoo-hoo! Great job! You're a natural, on cement! Girl!!! A BULL no less! Girl power! He looked like a little curled up puppy! What a great first capture, on the 2nd attempt! AND, you almost backed him out, too! SO PROUD!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@deborahlynn4439]

Hi-Five for Katja - another precious life saved! ❤❤❤

[@jeanine1410]

Congratulations Katja! Thank you all for the work you are doing.

[@luciebrisson5881]

Way to go, Katja! Well done on your first big net rescue. Of course it helps that you had the best coach :). Still, you were unhurried and calm and got the big boy in the net so he could be rescued. Thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks! Always a pleasure!

[@derek-press]

OMG Katje I had to look away as you cut that .. well-done guys!

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Well done Ms. Katja! You did excellent work, stayed with the bull. You learned from the best team and you did great!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!

[@marieke3032]

I love that smile of accomplishment on your face Katja! Well done! 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@emeesu905]

Good job Katja! Congratulations on your first big net seal rescue!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! 😄

[@omrivol]

Well done Katja!

[@wolfman3295]

Great job Katja on your first rescue!! And on a very big seal no less! Great assistance from Naude too.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes. Thanks!

[@Gigi-14]

Katja! Yes girl! Show ‘em how it’s done 💪🏼❤

[@raymondrak961]

Naude provided some good instructions and he has the experience with capturing and rescuing seals. There was only one no,no,no.

[@eightw5783]

When the seal knows it's your first time...

[@swest47]

Well done Katja! 👍👍

[@gg110888]

Good job Katja! 😊

[@jsqualler]

Yay congrats on saving that furball, you made a big difference in his improved life!)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Always a pleasure!

[@Bejewelle88]

Yay! Well done Katja!

[@cinderellie9583]

Wonderful job katja! I know you and Naud are super proud!

[@BourneAccident]

Nice job!

[@susanpitt4742]

Great work. Thank-you for caring for these lovely creatures.

[@PlumBerryCherries]

Good for you Katja!!! 🤩🥳🥳🥳

[@juliesong4123]

Well done Kat!!!🎉👍💕🦭

[@MichaelBradley1967]

Great job The dock is a helluva place to nab your first seal. Even the small ones are monsters.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Agreed! Thanks!

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Thank you very much Team OCN. Good job.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@fannycraddock99]

Great job Katja. These harbour are so laid back. He was looking at Katja as if to say try if you dare, then oh she dared! Thanks.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes, thanks 😀

[@debrastone2198]

I've been going to ask about Dylan. Where's he been? Has he already started his own crew? He was getting very good at working with the seals! Great job Katja!!! YAY!!!

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Bravo Katja! Excellent catch!

[@margie6534]

Well done Katja!!

[@dink8125]

Good capture! I think it gives an indication of how VERY STRONG these beauties are. Thank you for your work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They're really strong 😄

[@danaw23]

Awesome Katja! I loved the sweet smile of success right before the high five 🙌🏻 ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jaykb6587]

Congratulations, Katja! Of course, Naude started you off with a big bull weighing about as, much as you. But you did it! Maybe next time, a bit smaller one? Great job! And welcome to the working OCN crew! As if doing all the computer work, plus everything else you do isn't work! 👍💖 😁

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ElveeKaye]

They just go to sleep anywhere they please! Middle of the road, on top of things, in a water sluice, it all belongs to the seals, lol.

[@linda7999]

Well done grasshopper! Well done! ♥️ Much love!

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Yay! You did it! And it was a reminder of how difficult it really is, how strong and dangerous seals are, how heavy that net is, to use the pole to keep some distance, even how to use the breeze to open the net. And these are the big dock guys, not a pup! I was cheering you on, Katja, "get him get him get him!" My African grey thinks I'm crazy! And Naude: you're such a good instructor, whether the team including Katja, or your kids, and no matter the venue. You've got the gift. You respect their abilities, and also have their backs. Now... how do I stop smiling? ;) P.S.: Get Katja some gloves! :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Much appreciated! 😀

[@helenTW]

She did such a good job! ❤