Seal Rescued from Big Hook

A good start to the rescue day - Antoine has been looking for a particular seal for a while, and today was the day she was caught and rescued from a piece of fishing line. It was a typical catch and cut rescue, only a few short minutes from start to finish. The second rescue took longer, the rescuers from Ocean Conservation were faced with ANOTHER hook in a seal's mouth. We assume that there is a food shortage and seals are "stealing" bait from long liners and accidentally getting hooked in the process. The rescuers get their tools ready, they know it won't be a quick rescue, and carefully remove the hook from her mouth. It is hard to watch, but there is a happy ending: she is back in the ocean and is expected to make a full recovery. The rescue happened on time. 🦭
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[@minnie7700]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. There will be a special place in heaven one day for angels like you.❤️

[@liebefriedenworldwide8780]

Heaven is on earth or it could be like this men show us every day.

[@ronnieroo227]

You guy have inspired me, so on a recent holiday l spent hours walking along the beaches collecting the rubbish and fishing lines from the waters edge. Bless you.

[@Pazair-nq6gl]

Gracias a ti también RonnieRoo22. Salud 🤙

[@saml7610]

I live near a beach, and I walk my dogs there every morning. We always come back home with a bag of garbage that has washed up. I wish there were more people like you, doing the right thing! Its worth noting that picking up ANY trash is good, because all rivers eventually lead to the sea, so even garbage on land has a good chance of tangling up an aquatic creature eventually, unless we pick it up and dispose of it properly! Everyone can contribute, even if y'all don't live near the ocean.

[@anneshehab1875]

Yes me too!

[@anneshehab1875]

Omg

[@joaopauloadlergomesdacosta282]

Thank you, Ronnie.

[@bonnersommer7201]

One cannot imagine the pain the seal is going through, and the fear, not knowing what's gonna happen next ... and being so quiet under these circumstances, unbelievable. Thanks to the team!

[@ollieox9181]

I'm quite addicted to this channel. These days, we need our faith in humanity and simple kindness restored. You guys provide that. Well done.

[@timl.b.2095]

Me too, I look forward to it posting every morning (by my time).

[@nomebear]

@@timl.b.2095 I schedule these videos, viewing two, three, or more times, and sometimes they are the best part of my day.

[@Ddrhl]

Exactly. When I begin to wonder if there is any good in the world, I can remember this team and know, for certain, that there is.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Guilty as charged.

[@hollyfirefly1]

Yep, Look forward to these everyday, getting the rest of my family and friends hooked as well ( pun intended). Don’t forget to hit the like button 🙂

[@targetedfordeath359]

Man you guys are becoming board certified surgeons !!

[@binatitagain]

It's times like these that I wish that you had the assistance of a vet. They could lightly sedate the seal and use a mouth retractor so that you could get better access to the mouth and also reduce your bite risk. However, I was so very impressed by how calm this seal was and how well you worked as a team. Fantastic work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

The sedation of pinnipeds is a very complex process and considered much riskier than of terrestrial mammals because of their proximity with water and their anatomical and physiological adaptations related to diving. A rescue operation with sedatives would also take on average 10 to 15 times longer, possibly causing the Cape fur seal to overheat.

[@axelamps1279]

She knew! Unfortunately she couldn't say thanks, but I can. You are amazing people, please keep doing what you're doing.

[@user-do9rx5ox3s]

Ваша команда -- просто СУПЕРРРР!!!! Здоровья ВАМ И благополучия!!!! Огромное СПАСИБО Вам за вашу самую нужную на планете РАБОТУ!!!! УДАЧИ!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍✊✊✊✊✊✊✊🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮

[@ellenschneider7787]

Oh dear sweet girl if ever there was a perception of a seal understanding- it was in her eyes as she followed your movements during her procedure. Even in biting the bolt cutters she didn’t bite in anger but in cooperation. What a good patient!! What a great “surgical team “. Well done OCN

[@qwave1322]

A wonderful comment thank you and so true. 🙏🙂

[@adam.millerchip]

I don't think she understood, she was probably terrified. If they took that net off at any time she'd be gone in an instant. My guess is it was submissiveness in the face of overpowering force.

[@cindymacdonald8655]

Amen!! ❤️

[@MrJx4000]

Made me squeamish watching it. Good work everybody.

[@judithmcbride4023]

Ellen Schneider. I couldn’t agree more! Every word in your comment rang true! She DID understand ! Sometimes we just don’t give animals enough credit. But she knew exactly what was going on! And with all our guys talking to her, and encouraging her! Her cooperation, and our AMAZING OCN team working together , made for a Wonderful outcome!!! ROCK ON OCN!! Rock on!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯🥰

[@internetresearchagency2238]

Imagine how many animals die in pain every day because of humans

[@iplz]

but some animals are treated better than humans

[@zannabolovinceva2079]

ГОСПОДИ...бедное животное 😢😢😢Спасибо добрым людям за доброе сердце и душу ❤❤❤❤❤ДОБРОТА СПАСЁТ МИР!!!❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ladybug91969]

She knew you were there to rescue her! Made me a little teary 🥲 with joy! You’re such an amazing team! I’m still in awe! Love you guys! 🦭♥️🙏♻️

[@thetessellater9163]

me too 😥 😂

[@JBliehall]

After being assaulted day in and day out by the most depressing news of the day, you have no idea how uplifting and melancholy your video's are to a very tired and jaded 79 year-old. I bought a T-sheet, coffee cup and made a donation. Life does have (at last) have it's happy moments. Stay safe and happy. No one is here forever.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Wow beautiful! Thank you so very much for sharing with us😀

[@Phlowermom]

I'm right there with you James! Finally, some damn good news! Just subscribed to my new happy place!

[@williwipfel6]

What a ❤️ komment!

[@PunkRobsSinema]

Damn...🙂

[@user-el4om6xc2x]

Какие вы молодцы! Дай Бог вам доброго здоровья.❤ Я даже и не подозревала, что тюлень такое сильное животное.

[@user-ll4tn7ym2r]

Дуже дякую вам за вашу працю і чуйні серця! Нехай Господь благословить вас всіх!

[@l.faraday8767]

I am booked for a cruise in 2023. I will proudly be wearing the tee shirts I bought with your logo and spreading word of your organization all over the Caribbean. I have shared your videos in Canada and people love what you’re doing!

[@SunnyBloxOG]

Wow, the whole team is getting as fast as Denzil now!! 😱 I’ll never get tired of hearing Tony comfort the seals 🥰

[@OneWithTheUniverse55]

me either

[@againstallexpectations3986]

👍👍

[@gaeltacht]

Same! Also I'd love to see a race between Tony and Denzil, bet it would be close!

[@chainweaver3361]

Nah, Denzel just let's everyone think that, he's holding back. 😂

[@rkprashar9885]

Me too 😂

[@SelaniaAndromeda]

Спасибо за спасение тюленя! Я думаю, что животные общаются между собой и они понимают, что вы им помогаете…) Храни Вас Господь!!! 🙏🏻🌞🙏🌎💐🌹🌏💖🌍💞💖☀️☀️⭐️💫❣️❣️

[@nukasnook1561]

What blows me away are the different personalities of these animals. Some know they are helping others fight all the way. Absolutely loved the last seal. Thank you for doing what I can't.

[@lindac6032]

Seal #1: Well, if I had known Tony was gonna give me a back rub, I'd have let you catch me sooner...😊❤

[@ellenschneider7787]

😉 Oh yes!

[@pawpal1637]

Yes!

[@Frances-iu8nq]

Tony calling the seal My Love after. Must feel good for the seal to hear something as comforting as that.

[@littleredhairedgirlsteph3922]

🥰 It was so sweet

[@01Varda]

Animals are so very intelligent. And have such capacity for tolerance, the longer these guys are there the more cooperative the seals will be.

[@maureenbackstrom6683]

Your team is doing a Wonderful job of saving these helpless animals. The pain these animals endure is unimaginable. Absolutely amazing work!

[@VikiV2011]

I swear your team should get a nobel peace prize!!! Thank you for ALL you do for these seals the planet and all of us who watch! Namaste

[@papabear5675]

is there a way we can nominate them ?

[@papabear5675]

Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize require no invitation, but are only considered valid if submitted by a person who meets certain criteria. You may find the list of criteria on this website.

[@mxo1210]

God's people 🙏🏼

[@perberger809]

@@papabear5675 How is this bringing peace to the world? I'm not denying that it's good for nature, but that's not what the prize is for.

[@Paka1918]

@@perberger809 The prize is for war bringers, like former president Obama.

[@bho5sumkyul]

Naude: "The hook is out, minimal damage, still not very fun, but at least she's HOOKLESS now."

[@TheBooban]

I didn’t understand why the hook wasn’t cut. It was barbed on one end and the other was a large eye that was pulled through flesh to get out.

[@sergiosaunier]

I think Naude didn't cut it because it was too far back; maybe he thought, if he cut it, the seal might have swallowed the barbed piece.

[@123ratsrus]

@@TheBooban They did say it was lodged in the jaw so maybe that was why?

[@stevenbjerke2825]

@@TheBooban At 12:23 he explains the bolt cutter wouldn't cut it.

[@listenup872]

A reformed hooker. 😂

[@naomispargo9644]

That seal had such an expressive face and eyes. I was certain she understood and was grateful to you. You are angels to her.

[@user-pc3mt5kl2g]

Вы лучшие! ❤ Счастье, что на Земле есть такие прекрасные люди! Храни вас Бог!🙏

[@user-tg9wc5ub2t]

Ребята! Вы просто герои, вы делаете жизнь животных комфортнее, Спасибо Вам Огромное. Санкт-петербург Смотрит.

[@belikethesquirrel6714]

That sweet baby, how scary and painful. Amazing job improvising and figuring it out on the fly and now new tools on the way to help. Great job, Thank you for your work.

[@lindac6032]

Tony to seal #2: Yes, you know already, the trick... The seals are also getting better at the hook rescues! Word must be getting around!😉👍👏🙏💙

[@thetessellater9163]

I do think they will gradually learn these guys are no danger, but only there to help. Who knows, the word may already have got around, and all seals with line around their necks or hooks stuck in them now come here for 'treatment'.

[@rebeccacurran8365]

That was the most cooperative seal I have ever seen with a hook in her mouth! Another seal fought for 45 minutes!

[@Hoi_m8]

For the last seal, I can’t imagine how much longer this would’ve taken if she hadn’t been cooperating with the team! I’m glad she’s okay! ❤

[@WilliamHunterII]

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time with that hook. Wow! Just, Wow! Outstanding teamwork, gang!

[@egige59dima74]

I was left speechless and speechless. YOU ARE GREAT MAN with a big HEART and a lot of courage. Thanks for EXISTING ❤....egi 🇮🇹

[@taliaslepyan9734]

У меня создалось впечатление, что бедное животное понимало, что ему оказывают помощь! Спасибо вам, ребята!

[@PotentialPictures99]

I can't say it enough. Thank you for making the world a better place and helping those animals.

[@iansa53]

I have been watching this for a long time! You guy are 10:11 wonderful! Please-talk to them to they it it makes them calm them.

[@SunnyBloxOG]

That was incredible teamwork. Poor little seal 🦭 She was so good!! I think she knew you were helping!

[@user-qj3ls2hp3q]

Благодарность огромная этим ребятам,за их тяжелый труд!!!

[@karmandicaeran1203]

These guys are all so brave and I love how they always talk to all the seals and try to keep them calm. You can tell they all really care. It gives me such hope to watch them save as many as they can!

[@OneWithTheUniverse55]

"Careful, she is going to suffer", "What a good patient", you guys are truly amazing. The group effort, the cohesiveness and unity of your group is a role model. God bless you all.

[@sophiar6996]

Poor little baby. She knew she was being helped. Wow ❤️🥺

[@user-vz3qg8tf5s]

Низкий вам поклон за вашу помощь !!!!❤

[@margritkaminsky1470]

Yes,what you do is wonderful. Thank you, thank you.

[@johnslaughter5475]

An absolutely outstanding job by everyone. That poor girl probably hasn't been able to eat since getting hooked. Now she'll be able to feed and grow even bigger. Wonderful job, guys. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊

[@geewill]

Yes you are Amazing.. Thank God these seals have you. Much much respect and ❤

[@lindabonzon6833]

The seal knows that you are his savior.well done .another great rescue OCN.

[@jewlzgoldstein6]

…. ❤️ ….

[@faisalnadeem2760]

They are super heroes for seal another day saved😊😊😊😊😊

[@wendyh3891]

Wow wow that hook was in deep! thank you all for helping this precious seal! ❤❤ from Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape South Africa 🇿🇦

[@user-kx9dy8sq4o]

Огромная благодарность вам дорогие спасатели!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you so much my heroes for saving their lives ❤️ wishing you all a nice weekend 😊🙋🏻

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

The way these animals suffer is hard to watch. You guys are awesome.

[@user-lk8if7ps4z]

Тысячи слов благодарности Вам !Береги Вас Господь!

[@normanmans3477]

Absolutely WOW! That was ONE Epic rescue! Think the next little fish is going to be so tasty for the seal! Ocean Conservation Namibia you guys are kings among men!

[@christinedegarmo4714]

Just heartbreaking as usual! So glad you hero’s are out there doing what you can. True compassion! 😔

[@Alizorba1]

It astounds me "how" you even see some of these seals in amongst so many! Well done x

[@excelsior8682]

Its not simply the item, but also the speed, body language, and vibe of the animal. These guys have well trained eyes

[@helenhelen250]

Вы прекрасны! Вы гуманисты! Вы пример для всех людей!

[@gambog6684]

She was so well behaved and trusting of you guys. Great work as always..

[@muchpeacemuchlove]

She totally understood you were helping her : ) God bless you guys and thank you!

[@koala7254]

yes. she understood. imagine the pain she was in. but totally calm.

[@user-rk3nl8sk3v]

Вы делаете доброе дело! Молодцы!

[@feruzadjorayeva155]

Спасибо огромное. Долгих вам лет жизни

[@siugomes1960]

Yes

[@lisag5670]

Awwww she was such a good patient. That hook was so big, thank goodness you guys got it out. Thanks OCN! 🙏🦭👍

[@lowequitted.1732]

Good job, OCN! Am happy for the Seals!💦🦭

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

What a good patient❣❣ That hurt just watching. You guys have this down to a science. You must be so proud of the job you do😁 Go team OCN❣🌞

[@michaelmottlau5941]

From around the world we are all applauding you for your great effort to free the pain of these magnificent and wonderful seals. From the button of our hearts THANK YOU for your commitment.

[@dabailey1000]

You work as if you were one. ❤️ Such patience with one another #2: it had to have hurt and yet she stayed calm as if she knew you were trying to make her feel better. Thank you for all you do, ❤️

[@SA-hf3fu]

OMG, you guys are looking more like a surgical team every day!! What a sweet little seal patient.

[@AnnaBiaousz-hd6gb]

Jesteście niesamowici , robicie coś wspaniałego, pozdrawiam całą ekipę i trzyma kciuki żeby udało się Wam złapać i oswobodzić z plastiku jak najwięcej tych futszakuw o pięknych oczach.Jeszcze raz gorąco pozdrawiam Ania.☺️☺️☺️

[@user-yy4ps8eb6d]

아주 훌륭한 구조팀입니다 그대들이 영웅입니다

[@zedxxx9]

Best behaved seal ever!! She definitely seemed to know you were trying to help her.

[@sirrichel9155]

Im impressed that you never really get relaxed, you are always aware they are wild and dangerous and give them respect. Getting complacent can be very easy on any Job

[@firegal2k]

You all are God’s given angels. Thank you and stay safe out there in the wild!!❤❤❤❤

[@Bubbaboowoo]

Wow she knew she was being helped we cant even imagine the relief she must truly feel, you set her free from pain and agony, you warriors are amazing sprinters, surgeons and downright salt of the earth souls God bless you all for what you do thank you for educating us ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WDC_OSA]

I'm glad that you all developed a reliable way to deal with hooks like this. And wonderful to see such a well behaved seal for this rescue

[@Ddrhl]

Rather than well-behaved, she is exhausted, in pain, and temporarily out of fight.

[@WDC_OSA]

@@Ddrhl I mean yeah, but the first two of those descriptors don't stop a lot of other seals from putting up a fight.

[@grannybee]

That was the best seal ever. She had to have known you were rescuing her. Again, fantastic team work.

[@stephengibson2869]

It is sad to see the results of careless people and the fishing lines and hooks they don't pick up after themselves . But you folks are doing a great job and helping to rescue the seals one at a time. Thank you 😊

[@hanavajcova6896]

Plakala jsem - jak byl druhý tuleň trpělivý a spolupracoval i přesto, že zásah byl nepříjemný a bolestivý. Chudáci zvířata. Záchranářům veliký dík za každého tvora, kterého zbaví utrpení, diskomfortu - mnohým jejich zásah zachrání život. Moc děkuji za vaši náročnou, ale smysluplnou práci.💕🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭

[@bernardmcmahon351]

I watch this with tears in my eyes, your work is beyond amazing, god bless you all, love and peace to you all. 68 year old builder from Salford uk

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

OMG! This has to be the GREATEST Rescue of All Time!!!! Seal HEROES ARE THE BEST!!!!

[@user-zm8ev9xd8d]

Не устану восхищаться вашим благородным делам 👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 , по спасению наших братьев меньших. Какую же боль ему пришлось выдержать 🥺🥺🥺, живя с этими крючками 😱😱😱. Пока вы выдергивали эти крючки , я затаила дыхание. Как он притих в страхе от неизвестности , ожидая своей участи .🥺🥺🥺 Спасибо 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 вам за добрые дела и сердца 💓💓💓. Пусть , Господь Бог , оберегает вас и помогает вам 🙏🙏🙏.

[@margaritaortiz4323]

I just can't imagine the pain this poor creature was going through. You guys are truly humanitarian and You all are wonderful!

[@MrLeviaFUN]

Ugh, that was tough to watch. As always, God bless you in what you do. Hoping the new tools help you out.

[@RestWithin]

Awwww, poor thing! That must have been so painful.

[@ericgoodman6342]

Those rescues have to feel so good...I thank you, she thanks you. Great job

[@ljubawittmann571]

РЕБЯТА КАКИЕ ВЫ МОЛОДЦЫ,СПАСАИТЕ ИХ ОТ ГИБЕЛИ,НИЗКИЙ ПОКЛОН ВАМ ЗА ВАШУ РАБОТУ ‼👍👍🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@hklover9130]

You guys are simply amazing! Thank you so much for helping all these precious babies ❤️

[@cyndifoore7743]

I think she knew you were helping her, she hardly struggled. Great job guys! You’re awesome!!!

[@terry_kathryn]

Poor darling 😭 well done lads your saints of the sands 🙌 you do a mighty job indeed ❤️

[@user-ee9lo9cz7y]

Ребята вы молодцы мое уважение вам вы герои помогаете братьям нашим меньшим спасибо вам огромное

[@neroliehemara6287]

This is like a full time job, much praise for the work you do. A group of people that care enough to do something about it.

[@skyking228]

It was nice to see some clear skies and green/blue water too. You folks are amazing, thanks!

[@TXMEDRGR]

What a terrific example of team work, great job.

[@dsukika]

Gracias muchachos, que Dios los bendiga...!!!!

[@user-bg1de4hg9j]

Добрый вечер. Я живу в Азии , никогда не видела океан , стараюсь не пропускать ваши видио . Парни , то что вы делаете и ваш вклад в животных достойно высших похвал. Молодцы, удачи Вам . Спасибо. Храни вас господь.

[@meganeastburn9844]

Impeccable team work! Well done! Hello from Tasmania,Australia….

[@kathleenmcgovern8669]

It looked like another seal was waiting in the shallows for the first seal, then they swam off together.

[@liebefriedenworldwide8780]

That's so romantic and beautiful!

[@JRiley-el8ln]

This one made me cry. Poor, poor baby. So painful but look how calm she remained through the whole ordeal. You guys are just amazing.

[@shaunajin8497]

Its so incredibly gratifying to see the cords get cut, cords that are strangling and suffocating these sweet babies!! I had no idea this was happening and how heroic these men are for caring so deeply and doing such a KICKASS JOB of rescuing these seals from these traps. Ur videos make me cry ugly tears bc WHAT YOU'RE DOING IS SO NOBLE AND BEAUTIFUL!!! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY FOR ALL THAT YOURE DOING!!

[@mlight6845]

Bless you all❣If I had a hook like that in my mouth, I don't know i could have remained as calm as this seal.

[@butchsorrida3074]

Tony s touch is so comforting like to see more of that touch

[@alexfetisov8234]

ВИ за все людство ,яке зробило цей гріх,віддуваєтеся.Боже оберігай ВАС

[@clarapatriciagiraldocarden7303]

No me canso de ver lo maravillosos que son ustedes con estos animales, que Dios los llene de bendiciones 🙏

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

New cameras? The film quality is beautiful! Thank you for all you do for these seals. Tony thank you for speaking so comfortingly to them.

[@garrywilson5138]

I wonder ... whether the seal community builds an understanding over time that you are not predators, and associates your team with helpful acts. Regardless of this wishful thinking, you're doing incredible work! Thanks for your real service to life.

[@nancybannerman1224]

I have wondered the same thing, are the seals getting to understand the situation. With the response of some of the seals I would say no. But after this rescue and another where the seal turns a sits beside Naude for a moment I think it could happen. I do hope though that one day these rescues will no longer be necessary. Until that day keep up the great work OCN.

[@hemantadhikari1129]

Certainly the result is visible. Some KZbin uploaded by some gentlemen show how some sea animals like turtle, whale, sharks are coming near to humans seeking help from them. After sometimes these poor fellow will also understand that all humans are not alike.

[@TheOneanjel]

Actually it's well known that sea animals will seek out humans for help. Especially whales and dolphins.