Seal "Frida" Finally Rescued!

Seal "Frida" was OCN's first international rescue mission! We heard about this entangled Cape Fur Seal from Paul, a concerned Cape Town resident. He had seen Frida several times in Hout Bay, she seemed to have a piece of blue plastic string around her neck.
In Cape Town, most seal rescues can be done with a long pole and a hook. Seals are well habituated and local rescuers can get close enough to use their rescue hook. But Frida wasn't having it, she clearly had trust issues! She would not allow anybody near her to save her from suffocating.
The OCN rescuers are used to the cold shoulder treatment - Namibian seals never allow us close enough to use the hook, and we are used to improvising a lot, and we have our unique seal rescue net! We connected with local seal rescue activists from Cape Town and asked for permission to try our luck, and a few days later, we jumped on a plane and started searching for Frida. We could not believe our luck when we actually found her on day 2 of our Cape Town mission. We did what we do best and we rescued her not only from one, but from TWO entanglements!
The rescue was very different to Pelican Point, the terrain is different and we are used to a lot more space. It was a huge success for us, and we are grateful that we received such a warm welcome from the Hout Bay Seal Rescue Center. 🦭
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[@clwbchbabycakes]

It's awesome that people are starting to call you when they see seals that need help in other places. Word is getting around about this amazing crew!!

[@ladybug91969]

Thank you for NEVER GIVING UP! She would have died without you! Wonderful rescue by everyone. True Heroes 🦭❤️🙏♻️

[@wirefeed3419]

@johnnytheprick Wow trolling at your age, has a name of a 12 year old, sure looks like someone is desperately seeking attention

[@kandicemarye8822]

It should read, "johnny no prick". Only a child behaves as such re such serious matters. He must be Donald Trumps lover.

[@Shaden0040]

Nice to see the fishermen willing to step up and help out. TY fishermen!

[@nicklager1666]

That was a mighty fine lady. The pitch black fur was almost glistening. Its a great challenge whenever a large seal needs help. But so rewarding. What a treat seeing fishermen help you. 🙂

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

They wanted to help, and that is good!

[@The_ZeroLine]

Fishermen get vilified when often they care as much as the rest and work thankless jobs that exist because of consumers. BTW, to be clear, this isn’t directed anyone here. Just an observation.

[@patrickcharles7190]

People in the USA love these guys. Way to be persistent. 👍

[@YT4meHD]

Frida: I told my Namibian cousins they shouldn't believe everything they see on the internet, but these strange fellows with a net are real!

[@ansarkhan-fk5qs]

That's really nice compliment.....

[@solarnaut]

"They probe you with their knife and scissors . . . and leave you with an eerie feeling of freedom that stays with you !" B-)

[@rogerw3818]

I like that the guy tossed her the fish at the end.

[@chocolate_squiggle]

Oh I missed it - going back to see that one again, what a top bloke!

[@moonstruck562]

Was that fish he threw in the water @5:43? He grabbed it from the ground and I couldn't tell.

[@solarnaut]

After Frida's traumatic visit to the doctors she deserved her lollypop ! In a better world they'd have fried it for her and served it on a platter. B-)

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Glad you caught that. I missed it too.

[@bari2883]

She goes in the water and looks at them to say "yer come at me now, cmon". Great job guys. Big thank you from Frida.

[@swedishchefdave49]

You guys are international super hero’s.

[@seikibrian8641]

* *Heroes.*

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

@@seikibrian8641 . What counts is the warmhearted message, the 118 👍 did understand that . Comments come from all over the world English is not everyone's native language. By the way it's not * heros but heroes .

[@seikibrian8641]

@@VIKTOR-ck3dx "By the way it's not * heros but heroes." Thank you; sticky e key. I corrected it.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Naude has to figure out which language to speak to whom in the midst of saving this big girl. Crazy rescue but so fun to watch. Well done.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

But a resue indeed :)

[@antoikirs6277]

Hy het in Afrikaans gepraat vra vir hulp

[@maggpiprime954]

Switching back and forth and mixing mid-sentence is normal! 😉

[@Ayyaii24]

Okay he was speaking another language. I thought my brain had just decided it didn't wanna process words anymore.

[@id10t98]

@@maggpiprime954 i do it all the time with german, french and english lol

[@trailimagesphotography6635]

That was a true rodeo steer ride on the pavement. It really shows the amazing strength of these creatures. Another job well done by the OCN team.

[@coyoacan2]

Beautiful work guys... so many seals that would have died slowly and painfully without your help! wish there would be more people in the world as committed to this kind of thing.. thank you for your great conservation effort.

[@paquilo99]

Greetings to all OCN friends from Spain 🙋🏻‍♀️🇪🇦☺️

[@TheFelifa]

Hola Paqui... 😃🙋🏼‍♀️

[@hendriklurse6518]

Hola Paqui 😊

[@id10t98]

Hi Paqui m!

[@id10t98]

@@hendriklurse6518 Hi Hendrik!

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@id10t98 good evening Greg 😊

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

Tough girl! Thank goodness! So happy even the fisherman was willing to help and even lured her. More people are becoming more aware because of all the efforts from a magnificent team!🤗👏😇

[@nickybritain4900]

I’m surprised the fishermen helped, one seal less is probably twenty fish more per day for them to make money from. The seals live on to feed the sharks and whales so I’m unsure how the ecology works and in whose favor.

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

@@nickybritain4900 Indeed they feed others, even way more than sharks or whales if the body is left to float or sink. Even micro creatures.😎

[@daebi37]

I love the fact that everyone just pitched in to help as needed. Very well done!

[@diversejoe617]

Let's all take a moment and appreciate that black fur😳

[@lotte5173]

Frida happy....we're happy! A lot of happiness thanks to the rescue team of Ocean Conservation Namibia. God bless you all, guys.

[@ahillmann]

That's the last time Frida will trust someone handing her fish.

[@Nickolai20599]

And hopefully the last time she needs to be caught.

[@VirtuellJo]

She fot the fish and got free so maby she have learned something?

[@raymondrak961]

Frida will get looking for anyone carrying a net. An amazing effort and satisfying result for the team.

[@tommytube268]

OCN is helping seals on the entire continent of Africa. Nice work on a bigger scale!

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Antoine for saving Frida ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻 and wishing you all a nice Sunday 😊

[@TheFelifa]

Hallo Hendrik... 🙋🏼‍♀️😊

[@renegat3024]

Hello Hendrik🙌✌🙋🙌

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@TheFelifa Hallo Kerstin 😊

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@renegat3024 Hi 😊

[@smg3195]

OCN...Thank you for being so incredible to our world. The animals we share our big mud ball with are so blessed to have your patience and dedication. PLL☮️🙏🕊️🦅

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@toscadonna]

She was still looking for that fish afterwards. Lol.

[@barbymccain2436]

True! Hahaha!

[@bari2883]

She was too. Funny girl feels safe in the water.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Well deserved reward.

[@marineconservationnetwork1381]

Yea, give her a reward for doing well.

[@Mitchthatstoner]

The dude in the back tosses one at the end

[@realise6]

Thank you to all the wonderful gents for saving the beautiful lady.

[@avacat8852]

wow, amazing rescue and teamwork with the local fisherman!!! Super!! Now she can be free & happy again!!! Thank u all!!!

[@jewlzgoldstein6]

YAY!

[@FnLn55]

That took guts! Naude had one chance with the net, and Tony had to get position quickly and hold it! Outstanding help from the local guys! Mission accomplished with no injuries! Professional seal rescue! Very Proud of Team OCN!

[@Og-Judy]

Holy moly..... what a job! Thank goodness you were finally able to get the entanglements off of her . Great job guys!

[@iceangel1701d]

Well done and kudos to the helpful fishermen!! Spreading the word, awareness and good deeds.

[@marcificht4013]

What a fight! Yaaaaaaay, Frida....finally free! And thanks to Naude and Antoine, she got her fishie. 🥰

[@deanmann2210]

Thank you OCN Team for saving this beautiful seal

[@miketurnbull3282]

Actually saw her in December when I was visiting hout bay! Wasn't quite sure what could be done about her, so glad you guys got to her! Awesome awesome stuff

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Oh my goodness!!!!! What a POWERFUL animal!!!! I was thinking of the tremendous arm strength that Naude has to wrestle her into the net! He was breathing heavily throughout! It took a village to rescue that one big lady. This is humanity at its finest. I remember "Freida" from a while back. How fantastic to finally free her from those deadly entanglements! I'm super happy that today was her day. I can't even imagine the thrilling feeling for all those involved. This was one video I'll never forget. I will be watching it again and again. Many heartfelt thanks to the Seal Whisperers and the rest of those involved. Amazing...... Absolutely amazing..... 👏👏👏👏👏👏❣❣❣❣❣

[@TXMEDRGR]

That was one of the most exciting rescues ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindac6032]

I never realized sand was such an aid in seal immobilization. I guess there is more friction, as well as the ability to dig in. Who knew the conditions in Namibia are perfect for seal rescue! Great job, guys, many thanks to you and your helpers!🦭✂️👍🙏😊💙

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

I expect its the opposite Linda. When the seal is on sand, and tries to push, the sand gives way. Thus the seal cannot throw someone off. On concrete, the force the seal applies to the concrete meets a non-forgiving surface, which pushes the seal up. Just my two cents.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

And yes, many thanks to the fisherman helpers!!!

[@lindac6032]

@@WhatAboutTheBee I think it has more to do with the size of the seal, since the bigger ones can throw off a rescuer in sand as well. Plus, if Wally and/or Denzil had been there, it would be a moot point. But it's interesting to think about.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

@@lindac6032 You could be right, I don't know. Maybe OCN will tell us why!

[@lindac6032]

@@WhatAboutTheBee Yeah, let's hear it from the experts!

[@lisaboolee]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWsome Rescue guys.... much easier on sand!! Dang she was Strong!! 👍👍🤜👏🙌🙏🐾🐾😎😎🥰🇨🇦

[@carolewarner101]

The beauty of teamwork in the name of love and compassion...

[@QueenBee-us6ps]

Yeah Frida freed. It's nice to see the fishermen involved. It shows the respect they have for their environment

[@saddletramp7215]

Wow,that was intense.She chilled out as soon as she was outa the net though.Great job!

[@GenieGenie65]

💙 Frida, you’re so intense! Great rescue, Naude & Antoine!! 💙 Nice that the local fishermen helped 💙

[@wildnfree101]

I am wondering, who is more tired, the 3 humans or the one seal. Great job guys, main thing is every one feels good including the seal.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

😂

[@Pyle81]

All she wanted was another fish when it was over. So I'd guess the seal won this match.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

@@Pyle81 Hopefully she hasn't become so wary of people that she'd be impossible to catch in case she gets entangled again. Frida: On the one flipper, they stuck me in a net and sat on me. On the other flipper, FISH!!😁

[@judithburke1539]

I'm thinking that the rescuers might have been more tired than the lady seal.

[@brozius]

Love how you say "Dank u" or "Dank je". i'm Dutch so I understand Afrikaans a little. You guys do great work.

[@freudsigmund72]

it is actually 'dankie' in Afrikaans

[@lgull1]

is that the language?

[@brozius]

@@lgull1 Yes it's called Afrikaans and it's comes from the Dutch language.

[@brozius]

@@freudsigmund72 Ah dankie. 😊

[@Pyle81]

@@freudsigmund72 Do they speak this in South Africa also?? Because when we where there in S/A 2008 i was working pretty hard to learn the language and terms. And I recall "Dankie" being used in some groups a lot. Id really like to visit Namibia and see that part of the Southwestern sids of Africa.

[@fernandocg7859]

Thanks, you guys are awesome people. I can't imagine how many seals lives you guys have saved.

[@anneirenej]

Oh heart warmed by all the help! You guys are so wonderful!

[@Altaranalt]

I always feel happy watching you guys succeed in helping another animal.

[@GeetardHD]

I never thought about the fact that the sand works with you so much. Great job!

[@annstuart3970]

I'm sure I heard a thank you, I don't speak seal. They really are strong 🌟👍

[@mawi1172]

Most people wouldn't even notice what is your whole life's existence! Its AMAZING what you see, notice, care about, try to change, etc. You guys ARE the LOVE this world needs.

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Good job guys! She didn't really seem mad once you let her go.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Yeah, it did seem that way to me too!

[@justabunneh6490]

She was watching from the water XD

[@lindac6032]

Don't think I've ever heard one of the rescuers say, "I don't have her", because there are usually enough rescuers. Shows you how difficult the conditions are. Good work, guys! Thank you so much. 🙏😊💙

[@steven.h0629]

or "I have her head, but not her body.." 😁

[@jamesporter6288]

I love this channel!! As a kid the movie Free Willy had a HUGE impact on me, and I wanted so bad to become marine biologist... poor life choices determined a different path for me but my love for animals never faded. Keep it up !

[@soho71]

Awesome job guys!!!! Thank you for your commitment to saving these animals..

[@maggpiprime954]

That was a tense rescue! Props to the fishermen helping out. It must've made their day!

[@ramblynrocketeer]

OCN Team will go to the ends of the earth to rescue seals!! 💛 ✨🦭✨🌍 ♥️ 🌎 ♥️ 🌏✨🦭✨ *Mahalo Nui Loa!!* _Thank You Very Much!_ 🌴

[@icturner23]

Aia au i ʻEulopa e heluhelu ana i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ma kahi wikiō Namibia. Aloha au i ka Pūnaewele.

[@icturner23]

Aia au i ʻEulopa e heluhelu ana i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ma kahi wikiō Namibia. Aloha au i ka Pūnaewele.

[@susandoerr3896]

Thanks for caring and sharing in this beautiful effort.

[@ED-ej3bu]

Amazing rescue! Fascinating to see the differences in sand vs concrete

[@AnitaBetterScreenname]

I'm sure their knees knew the difference immediately!

[@GenMaster124]

He was a big lad and almost overpowered you guys …..well done 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ricosrealm]

That was a female. The males are way bigger.

[@craigjohnson178]

Way to go guys!!! Awesome JOB!! She was quite the hand full!! Thank you again for all the Hard work and effort you give to help save these seals from our negligence!! 👏😃👏

[@secret3957]

Happy you finally managed to catch Frida today!! And yes she deserved the fish :)

[@Rob_Dekker]

Concrete, such harsh environment to get caught on. Good job guys 👍🏻🦭

[@JRiley-el8ln]

Good grief she was feisty. I’m glad she’s the only one who ended up in the water! How wonderful that people are starting to interact with you. You’re making a difference. Keep up the good work.

[@HarbDeaf]

Watched over 200 vids, every time I see the Team out there doing their thing I always think they are real life Superheroes!!! Naude, Antoine and Claude plus others. A real Justice League! Thank you and appreciated the subtitles.

[@annakwiatkowska8882]

Such a feisty girl😉 I love cooperation with local fishermen. Warming my heart that they are joined to community, and they help make a difference ❤ ♥ Beautiful to watch.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

There is no cooperation with fishermen.

[@lesliesagara8739]

She’s a real fighter and gave you quite a challenge! Great teamwork with your SA cohorts.

[@user-tu5us2bw9i]

Парни просто класс!!! Это столько сил нужно иметь, чтобы заниматься этим!!! 👍

[@CallieMasters5000]

All the seals say "Tony has control of my head but not my body."

[@marcificht4013]

That's awesome!!!

[@TheFelifa]

what a feat ... 😰 but it was worth it for Frida! 😍 another great rescue ... you guys are amazing! greetings to all... 🙋🏼‍♀️😄

[@Nickolai20599]

I really like the insight in the fact that she's hard to control due to the concrete compared to the usual sand. Far harder to exert force without hurting her, while at the same time she gets a solid surface to exert as much force as she can directly at you by struggling. I'm sure you've caught and released feistier ones but on sand which felt more controllable.

[@shannonn2569]

Better concrete then sharp pointy rocks in my opinion.

[@Nickolai20599]

@@shannonn2569 Not much rocks on those beaches most of the time. They wouldn't be running barefoot as often as they do if that was the case.

[@shannonn2569]

@@Nickolai20599 I meant the rocks that usually pop up around piers

[@Nickolai20599]

@@shannonn2569Ah fair, yeah no there's no way you try a capture on that kind of surface if you have options, unpleasant for both parties.

[@lthem3487]

Wow congratulations! 😍 This one was extremely nervous since you wrote all the story about her! I'm so glad you were lucky to help her and nobody was damaged 💖

[@almaxx9680]

Top job fellas 👍 she was strong 😆

[@tonyaustin4629]

And she got the fish! - OCN and the fisherman always deliver on a promise! Great job. I wish the Afrikaans had subtitles.

[@AniFam]

Wow, this was one of the rescues with a lot of tension… It’s great to see the fishermen trying to help you as well~ Wonderful rescue~💞🤗

[@mlight6845]

Bravo mes héros! A fine rescue. Frida took a walk to the water and circled next to the pier so I am thinking she appreciated the release from plastic.

[@user-ll4ik7cw9d]

Героическая победа!!!💪💪💪

[@barrygordon4445]

At 5:33 Naude says "Dankie" (it sounds like "donkey"), but it is Afrikaans for "Thank you". Then at 5:38 he says "Gee vir haar 'n bietjie vis", which translates as "Give her a bit of fish".

[@marieslabbert6009]

Jy doen die Kaapse dialek spelling perfek!!

[@susanfanoe9718]

A tourist once asked me; what is this ‘buy a donkey’ I hear all over town?.. ‘Baie dankie’ ( thanks a lot)

[@mc-nw1rk]

@@susanfanoe9718 😂😂.. nice one!!!

[@monivelazquez5234]

The team, we and entire world are realy very happy! Bravo, go run free precious Frida !

[@cheechee5378]

wooo wee OCN Team. That was a HARD job, but as always --You all got it done :) Have a nice blessed day and take care. :)

[@beverlyphillips546]

I absolutely loved the video of "Frida". I've been to many rodeos and cattle drives, but I've never seen such courage in wrangling animals. You guys are great!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ninamarie8654]

Wow that was very exciting everyone was involved. What a great success well done. Great job guys 👍😀

[@cordie2987]

Wonderful wonderful rescue! And bold training for those who pursue this skilled work of compassion!

[@jezza159]

"Now I put on a show for ya cameras where's me fish nothings free buddy" Thanks guys for saving her Jeremy Downunder

[@Yanquetino]

Feisty Frida! That rescue was a one of the hardest I’ve seen. Maybe because her flippers could push harder on the concrete than on sand…? You heroes never cease to amaze me!

[@gillhughes8785]

Wow! That was intense guys! So good to see she had so much strength left despite 2 awful entanglements, and I honestly thought she was going to unseat Tony a few times lol. Your determination to help these poor pups that other humans have hurt is a bright light in an otherwise grey world. Love OCN guys, keep safe 💜🇬🇧💜

[@id10t98]

yeah, that was as close to bar-bull riding as it gets!

[@bho5sumkyul]

Many congratulations on your huge success at Cape Town! That was a really great feat!

[@marilyn726]

I was sitting on the edge of my chair totally captivated....that took alot of energy guys! Brilliant job - well done. AMAZING!!!!

[@timl.b.2095]

Wow, dramatic! One of my favorites now.

[@2pie2mash]

Greatcollaboration rescue by all involved and on the concrete as you mentioned, I think she could now qualify for a spelling rename 'Freedher' .......Team OCN Delivers and Making A Difference !!

[@judithmcbride4023]

Wow! That was a true workout for the team !! Well done, Naude and Antoine!!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👌👏❤️

[@skyhiker9669]

Nicely done… at such great risk to yourselves. Thank you!

[@everdinacarter9737]

Wow, great job! This one seemed quite the challenge with a new type of environment.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

You guys are great at capturing these seals!! Thanks for your work. I believe God is watching you all.

[@julesa.5887]

Way to go, Frida!

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Thank you very mach Team OCN 👏👏💋

[@patriciawilson1836]

What an AMAZING rescue. She may not have mentioned it, but I am CERTAIN she is VERY grateful. I know we are. Blessings. Frida is FREE ! 👏💚💜😄

[@tracyhattingh1205]

Thanks for helping our Houtbay seals guys

[@tabby73]

High adrenalin situation! I was holding my breath the whole time until she was finally free. Great job guys! I'm in awe of you all. All the best to Frida ❤

[@dianna8453]

Geez! And Naude speaks another language!! God is GOOD!!! THANK YOU for displaying His care!!

[@wolfman3295]

Yes Frida put up a tough fight but Naude did a great job getting her into the net and Antoine really did a great job keeping her secured with some help from the others there and now she is finally free! Great job guys!!

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

U all r got too tired ....but even after this u end this rescue as a successful Rescue .....hats off to u all brothers for doing this wonderful and great work 👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Hadewijch_]

Afrikaans is quite understandable for a Dutchie like me :) Well done guys!

[@lucasamarante281]

Ocean Conservation Namibia World Tour is amazing! Congrats guys!

[@franklyspeaking986]

Bravo all round!! One seal, many men...