Seal Drags Power Cord

It's been a while since we uploaded such a long rescue video. We have been spoiled with quick rescues lately, when the team catches, cuts and releases within a few second or minutes.
This seal was not so lucky, it took several minutes to remove a very tight loop of fishing line, which was entangled itself in a piece of power cord. Wally needs all his strength to hold the seal down while the others carefully pull the line out of the animal's flesh.
It's very hard to watch, it was even harder to do the rescue, but we cannot imagine how painful and scary it must have felt for the seal. We always hope that at least a part of their suffering is over as soon as the loop is cut, and they can take in their first full breath of air.
The second rescue takes less time, but is just as painful and traumatic for the animal. 🦭
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[@CandtheBirds]

That poor baby was in terrible pain! I wish I could give this video a million LIKES for helping him! ♡ 🇺🇸

[@judymiles7186]

Me, too!

[@cristinapastrana5559]

De acuerdo!!!!!!

[@christianerousseau511]

So would I !

[@christinas5854]

Yes, poor pup! I would do so, too if I could... 👍

[@jakestevens3788]

Instead of likes share this video and it will inspire more people to help and donate to these amazing people

[@llamallama1509]

That last seal must have known you were helping, I've never seen one open its mouth so willingly before! Thank you for everything you do to help all these seals!

[@Annie1962]

agreed...

[@dianemoonstone4715]

👍👏👏👏💕

[@debbiepoole2247]

I was about to say the same.

[@christinas5854]

I think so, too! And he will feel so much bettet now!

[@sharonbrown6595]

Those wounds were so very deep. I was cringing in pain for the seals poor babies. Hope they will be ok.

[@soraya377]

The second pup was aware of your help. ❤️ Thank you for your dedication.

[@janethompson2305]

I just keep shaking my head in sadness 😔 I can't ever thank everyone enough for all Ur kindness, Ur efforts, Ur love to help the seals, Ur time, the fishermen for calling U about the injured seals, etc... I hope I win the lottery Bcuz I WILL donate whatever U need to build a facility the size U need & fill it up w/all U need for all U need to do & more. May God ❤️ love U all & keep U safe from evil & harms way. God knows my heart & He knows I will keep my promise to U ❤ God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

[@lindac6032]

That little piece of gill net, that weighs almost nothing, did almost as much damage to this seal as the power cord weighing down the fishing line did to the other seal. Thankfully, despite being in so much pain, he was a very good patient so you could remove it as quickly as possible and send him on his way to heal. 🦭🙏

[@luciebrisson5881]

Both rescues were hard to watch. The second seal was such a good patient and really did seem to understand you were helping. I can't imagine the pain the first seal had to feel dragging that cable on the sand or in the water making the line choke him and cut him more at each movement. Thank you all for your patience, your minutiae and your empathy.

[@patriciawilson1836]

Eight hands acting together as one. Two more precious souls saved. Happy tears...you all are the PERFECT EXAMPLE OF TEAMWORK. You have our hearts 💛💙💜❤💚 Blessings.

[@mcoates2106]

My thoughts exactly! The teamwork is amazing.

[@vickirothe3761]

Thank you for your persistence and your patience and your hand strength to free these seals from human trash. 💗💖

[@rhondarussell5862]

I exhaled a big sigh of relief at the same time the line was cut and that poor pups body quickly expanded back out to normal. What horrible pain and suffering these two puppies endured. Thank you OCN team for rescuing them! ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Beautiful 😊 Thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@debbieduggan6796]

You guys are awesome! The loving way you talk to them while you try to gently remove their entanglements warms my heart.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 😊 And thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@m.turpel4818]

❤❤❤ warms my heart too!

[@bunnery2326]

I am sure they run off fast, but I got the feeling that the first seal really was enjoying running for the water as fast as they could go after dragging all that stuff around. Good job.

[@nancybannerman1224]

Like other people commented, it was the first time I have seen a little one being so helpful by opening his mouth. The was amazing!! He was also so patient through the whole ordeal. Thanks so much for all you do, and for sharing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@Pengalen]

Man, that was frustrating just to watch. Thank y'all for being so patient and determined to save those guys.

[@p__b__3749]

Your long rescues are worth every second. We get to see what the hardest work is like. I still think these are exactly the kinds of videos that need to be shown on full blast on huge screens around the world. People need to learn just how horribly we are treating our planet and our cohabitants. And, as always, THANK YOU for the work you do to save these wonderful animals.

[@juliesong4123]

YES!!

[@sharonwells9593]

At least 60 Minutes could show it.

[@geofry642]

Exactly. This should be common knowledge and common reporting

[@unclemoe6043]

Amen to that !!!!! Its fuckin horrible what those poor seals go through !!!!!!!!!

[@debbieharper4737]

Absolutely!! The garbage is horrible, do they still dump barges of garbage in International waters ? Incineration would pollute the air but it can't be as bad as this ! We def. need to get some big brains working for better solutions.

[@angelicanaomyy]

They're the proof amazing humans still exist 🙌🏻❤. I'm addicted to the videos

[@feralcat07]

I love how one of the rescuers talks to the seal. Such love

[@bastanley]

Your care, patience, and dedication to these seals and nature are so honorable. Thank you!

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Man, you guys are freaking amazing! The expertise, the thoroughness, the persistence. Thank goodness you're there to help these poor critters.

[@marydurham5976]

Absolutely Agreed!!!💖🤗🥰😘💙🇺🇸🌎

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for saving them ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@paquilo99]

Hola Hendrik 🙋🏻‍♀️ que tengas un feliz sábado 😃☺️👍🏻

[@oioxix6816]

Captain Naude is nowhere to be seen.😗

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@paquilo99 Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻 yo también te deseo un buen sábado 😊

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@oioxix6816 Hi. Wishing you a nice weekend 😊

[@ninamarie8654]

Oh my gosh I was holding my breath, covering my mouth and praying watching you guys work so carefully. You are definitely patient and heroic. On behalf of all the beautiful seal pups I thank you. 😬😍👍

[@marieke3032]

Same here. I could almost feel the sand under my feet.

[@JL11775]

Those two rescues were intense! Well done everyone! And thank you!

[@nomebear]

My words exactly.

[@marymacphail728]

Thank you OCN for rescuing 2 more pups with such compassion! 👍👏❤️ Happy healing puppies 🦦🦦

[@dianainthezone]

I am in awe of the patience and care you all show to these seals & pups. The calm caring energies you put out while working on them are obviously felt by those pups who seem to calm a bit allowing you to work to save their lives. Good people. Good deeds. Good energies added to our world. I am grateful to you all!

[@user-ff6bt7sr9v]

Хочу высказать огромное спасибо Команде Спасателей , работа ваша трудная и опасная . Благодарим Вас ! Бравво !! Наверно если собрать эти веревки , сети , крючки и канаты ,снятые с морских котиков , огромная гора сложится . Спасибо за видео сюжеты , страшно смотреть на раны зверей . Но ,теперь они свободны ,а люди счастливы и горды своим трудом ! Самые чудесные и радостные моменты , когда животные бегут , свободные от пут к океану ! Это счастье ! Всяческих благ Вам , здоровья , бодрости и удачи , 👏👍 СПАСАТЕЛИ👏👍

[@clwbchbabycakes]

So much swelling with this entanglement. That must have been incredibly painful. 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@lindac6032]

"Roll...to the south..." Most of us would just say to the left or right, or towards one or the other rescuer. Made me smile despite the seriousness of the situation.😊

[@ellenschneider7787]

me too, but thinking about it makes perfect sense. Eliminates confusion “My left or your left?”

[@lmae989]

Unbelievable horrific entanglements. But amazing rescues. The second pup knew. Thank you so much. ❤

[@mymobile5014]

You guys are nothing less than animal heroes. It might not seem like it all the time but I think every animal helped knows you helped them. Keep on with the great work.

[@susancousins8766]

It’s really sad for these seals, they take risks every day just trying to swim! Thanks for all you all do each day 💗💗💗💗💗

[@gardengnome132]

Wally, Kat, Denzil & Tony, thank you so much for your careful rescues. Imagine being slowly choked to death by that line, then trailing a large cord which would get trod on by other seals, only increasing the agony! God bless you warriors!! Wally's hand was awfully close to the mouth of the first seal, I think the pup understood that you were helping him.

[@theresa6552]

And Neaude was in this group thanks to all for there caring and easy talking to the Seals, I'm sure it soothes the patient, and makes it an easier prossess for them!

[@leonorahainsworth1621]

Well done hero's wish world was full of people like you be much more loving world xx

[@Aye-McHunt]

​@@leonorahainsworth1621 It is, unfortunately, but you never hear of it. It isn't newsworthy. Media only cares about doom and gloom.

[@annieJACQUES-lr5go]

Une véritable équipe de chirurgiens pour délivrer ces deux pupys malencontreusement pièges par des fils de pêches. La souffrance bien été signalée par Wally a nécessité ces interventions avec délicatesse et concertation des sauveteurs présents. Après de longues minutes les deux petites merveilles sont rendues à leur chère liberté et à leurs amis ! Encore une aventure qui devient une belle histoire ! Merci à vous tous, votre rôle a été précieux ! OCNamibia vous êtes incroyable 🦭🦭👻👻💟 . Les mecs prenez soin de vous... aussi 😘

[@annieJACQUES-lr5go]

Concerne un autre sauvetage

[@alessandrasussel9308]

Such deep and painful wounds have left me speechless. Only heartfelt thanks to all of you, wonderful people!💟

[@user-ll8rk7kt2u]

Мальчики, низкий вам поклон за ваш нелёгкий труд, вы ангелы спасители, жаль что много животных погибло не попав в ваши спасительные руки! Здоровья вам на долгие годы!

[@scrane5500]

Seriously, not missing eating fish like at all. Thank you OCN for saving these two pups.

[@marilynrowland5197]

This shows clearly what happens with entanglements if they stay in place: they begin to cut deep and lead quickly to death! Both these seals were on the edge, in the danger zone! And the camera work here was perfect, allowing us to see how carefully you must work to make sure the job gets done right! You cannot help but smile at Tony's reprimand to the little victim: "No flipper out; you know the rules!" Great job! An awesome team effort! Kudos!

[@linato1855]

The stuff they get stuck in, never ceases to amaze me. Great work on the rescue! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@samanthabloggins1775]

You people are wonderful helping these helpless animals!! Thankyou for your fine work!!

[@elainejohnson4352]

😭 That was really hard to watch. Awful for you guys and gals to see these pups in such distress. You are my hero's and heroines doing this day after day. Thank you! 🙏❤🙏

[@BlueEternities]

You all are angels. Thank you so much for your efforts!

[@user-fy4sh6jc5l]

Ребята, вы просто замечательные! Освобождаете бедных животных от страданий. Спасибо вам!

[@Rebar77_real]

No wonder cable boy was so strong after dragging that around. The one opening its mouth to help was adorable!

[@Afrikitty]

It's always a pleasure to hear Antoine talk to the seals. It puts a huge smile on my dial. Thank you all for being so patient when removing difficult entanglements. Your dedication always pays off. (^_^) Have a nice weekend. Liz.

[@thulekovish8188]

Great work, you're so caring and thorough. These two seals look strong and chubby, now they can live pain free and heal. Thank you, team OCN.

[@Slikx666]

Another great job saving two well behaved pups. 😀👍

[@terryhughes7349]

Wow, great rescue. That seal with the power cord entanglement must have been in so much pain. The other pup seemed to understand what you were doing. Gill nets are a nightmare.

[@carolleighton4579]

It was a long rescue today, thankyou for your patience, the little lads can now live their lives free from the rubbish. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ellaella2458]

Люди все везде загадили, а страдают бедные животные!! Сасибо вам огромное, за ваш труд, он бесценный!!

[@user-ni8bt2ec4x]

Люди загадили и люди же помогают.

[@rosalinddocherty2047]

Those poor animals. Your patience and love is just amazing.

[@lindac6032]

I'm surprised the seal was still so strong since the fishing line was almost totally overgrown. How was he able to swim and dive and hunt with that power cord weighing him down? I don't think he would have lasted much longer. So thankful you spotted him and cut him free in time.🦭🌊♻️🙏

[@geewill]

Such horrific needless wounds on those poor babies.. 😢 Thank you for being there to help... you all are my absolute Heroes. ❤❤❤

[@threadripper979]

Two very difficult rescues. Great job!

[@gaylebrodt676]

Wow, that was really intense! I was holding my breath! Those poor babies! You guys are incredible! Absolutely the best! Thank you so much! 💙

[@AniFam]

Oh, poor seal… Such a long and tough rescue~ Thank you for saving the seals~👍

[@lindac6032]

That little pup with the belly full of milk was so darn cute, especially since he is not the target.🦭😍

[@christinap.8539]

Such an adorable little chunker! 😂

[@christinas5854]

Oh I could hardly watch, these poor seals must have been in so much pain because of their severe entanglements! 😱 And yet especially this second pup was so cooperative. This world is so much of a better place with the help that you guys give these seals. Thank you for everything you do for them! 🙏🌊💙

[@debbiebertram]

That was the most devastating and most rewarding rescue yet. My tears are nothing to what these poor pups must have been feeling. Now these have freedom to live long hopefully not to get tangled by humans disregard for nature. Thanks for your dedication.

[@londarychlewski6228]

Love watching you all talking and working out the best strategies for getting the entanglement out to minimise the pain for the poor animal. Denzel is really earning his stripes in the surgery department… power to you all.

[@marklandon9058]

I've said it before, but it is worth saying again - you are a magnificent team.

[@dougggiereid]

😭😭😭😭😭 Those poor poor seals. I was crying my eyes out again. So glad you managed to rescue them. You guys are absolute heros for your tireless efforts. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@mattysones]

that poor first baby practically screamed when you released him - you could see he was in agonizing pain. thank you so much for your work ;;

[@jackie-be-alive]

I was forgetting to breathe there! You guys are becoming real experts at each particular removal. Thank God for you all 🙏🏻 A great team! Onwards and upwards. Well done. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@giadamelchiorre3479]

Same Jackie, I was almost crying for the pair.

[@marilynsmith365]

Nearly passed out!!! Breathe you silly woman!!! (I mean me!)

[@drwoo6090]

God ain’t gonna help. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be happening, eh? 🤷🏻‍♀️ try money instead of prayers, it works far better!

[@mcoates2106]

I can only watch a couple of these videos at a time. I am so grateful there are people, like those in this team, who give their time, energy, and love to these animals.

[@ritaschultz6859]

Look at that the little guy helping out ☺

[@chriswar535]

That 1st poor pup must av been in so much pain. The care you took to work out the best to minimise the agony he was in. You are amazing guys. The 2nd pup was so co-operative lol. Thank you thank you all for your early mornings, late afternoons & the stamina of your runs & careful cutting to rescue each & every one, I am so impressed. The Lord bless you, protect you & keep u safe. 😊👍💖👏👏👏

[@Magomedova-Zina]

с такой нежностью они обращаются с котиками 🌹спасибо большое👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@l.faraday8767]

That one little baby seal running down the beach was precious. The poor little seal you caught is tragic. 😔🇨🇦😔

[@user-so3ho6uw1h]

Ребята,вы такие молодцы. Как вы с животными обращаетесь,разговариваете с ними🙂,гладите их......🤗 Спасибо Вам что спасаете их от верной гибели.💓💞💕

[@Magomedova-Zina]

с сочувствием обращаются как с своими детьми очень нежно🙏

[@user-so3ho6uw1h]

@@Magomedova-Zina Да,да🙂

[@user-zd9mg5np4s]

Ребята, вы прямо их боль чувствуете, и так стараетесь как можно деликатнее освободить животных от их мучений. Ваш труд не имеет цены. Спасибо.

[@Sylvia_C3]

Awe the little baby opening his mouth. He knew u helped his friend beside him ❤ Such great work guys!

[@sharronhelms3660]

Two bad entanglements 🥺😰😒 Two great rescues👏‼️❣️😁 Thanks Guys for your patience As always wouldn't expect anything less from a bunch of sympathetic guys as OCN is ❣️ God Bless and be Safe for 🙏

[@sharonmerritt4261]

You men are truly heros, thank you for your work. You're so compassionate towards the Seals.

[@WDC_OSA]

I haven't seen two really delicate and time consuming rescues together in some time. You all did such a wonderful job that day. Thank you for caring so much for these weird dogs.

[@elenashlyk]

Парни! Благодарю!!! Этим двоим сегодня так была необходима ваша помощь! Хорошо, что вы их заметили и отлично, что спасли!!!!

[@theheartland1861]

You're all are doing such a great job. Those seals were in obvious pain, as you worked to remove the line and netting that was causing their injuries. Now they can start healing, thanks to you and all the crew at OCN. Happy and healthy seals🦭 = Happy team members from OCN 👍👍

[@fannycraddock99]

Poor little pups, both were really good patients allowing the amazing seal surgeons to perform their very delicate operations. I'm sure that #2 realised what was happening and that he was being helped. Thank everyone.

[@msgypsyqueen]

You fellas do amazing work - so much passion ❤️ ... Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ericgoodman6342]

Never gets old watching good people doing good work.....thank you....

[@lll1955]

Две очень сложные операции. Удивительно, какие малыши терпеливые!!! И конечно же явно видно,что они очень умные!

[@wendymarie7151]

You guys amaze me with the hard work that you all put into rescuing these beautiful seals. I think the seals know why you chase them. The gentle way you get them to trust you is incredible. You guys do such incredible, wonderful work.

[@fester73666]

Two brilliant rescues guys, very patient and caring, the seal heroes of Namibia 👍👍👍👍

[@4july99]

It’s quite staggering how resilient the seals are! They have terrible entanglements and yet remain strong. Amazing. The relief those seals must have felt much have been wonderful. Great work! 👏🏻

[@tabby73]

Man that must have hurt! 😢 Both of them so hampered by the entanglements. I'm always so happy and relieved when they run off finally able to breathe and feed normally again. Great job team OCN!

[@puananiveit8029]

Such an intense rescue of this poor little one. God bless you all for your continued efforts!

[@lu.w.991]

Мира вам ребята счастья и здоровья. Огромное спасибо за спасение животных. 👍👍👍💕

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Truly noble work. Thank you all.

[@crimsonfirelily]

So incredibly sad 😥 Thank you so much for all you do for our Ocean inhabitants/ seals 🦭. Everyone must see this and realize what they are doing 💔 to our oceans! 🌊💙✌

[@ellenschneider7787]

Two poor pinnipeds with such painful entanglements. 😢 I do hope that the first seal got his full charge in before the team cut his power cord😉 Great job team!

[@Kokeil39]

Ja Ellen eine richtige Filigranarbeit vom den Jungs, nur schade das ich die Sprache nicht verstehe. 🤗🤗

[@marionbowler5440]

Great job team 👏 🇨🇦🦭🍁🙏

[@user-ls6bu8sw1p]

О-О-О !!! БЕДНЯГА !!! 😭😭😭 ВЫ ЕГО СПАСЛИ И ПОДАРИЛИ ЖИЗНЬ !!! БОЛЬШАЯ БЛАГОДАРНОСТЬ ЗА ВАШ ТРУД !!! 👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤝🤝🤝

[@cmitchell7347]

Another day, more amazing rescues! To witness the coordinated efficiency, skill and amount of care by the OCN team, which come from so much experience. Am always moved by the glimpses of the 'knowing' eyes of the little ones who seem to comprehend the effort being made on their behalf.

[@jamesbarca7229]

I was going to make a joke about him wanting to become an electric seal, but that entanglement was no laughing matter. Great job as usual, guys.

[@rogerrabbit80]

When I make a joke about situations like this, some people may get offended. My reply is a quote - "And if I laugh at any mortal thing, 'Tis that I may not weep." Lord Byron Don Juan (1819-24) canto 4, st. 4

[@nadineharris9966]

Great job OCN for helping those two seals. God Bless you!🙏👍👍👍👍

[@sue5242]

Nicely done! You for sure saved both seals lives!!!❤

[@janetharned4343]

How can I express how incredible you men are for what you are doing to help save these beautiful and innocent animals, every day!! God bless and protect every one of you heroes!!

[@tergar1]

Surgery on the beach. Thank you all for saving these wild seals. 🙏

[@tonynagy2042]

Well done guys! I'm hoping everyone is sharing your videos so you have a 1 million subscriber count for Christmas. Cheers and Blessings to OCN Team 👍🙏❤.

[@ellenschneider7787]

What a great Christmas present that would be!

[@lisaleggett52]

You are simply amazing as a team! That second pup definitely knew you were trying to help. Those rescues are so intense but you all just take it in your stride. Well done. xx

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Great job guys! I believe the second seal knew you were helping...so sweet!

[@frankparsons1629]

Bless you guys, thank you.

[@capucinebellucci3476]

You are my sea heroes! At school I did a talk on why I don't eat fish, and some laughed when I talked about fish pain 😔but when I showed them your video with fishing nets hurting seals, after I asked them if they cared about seals suffering, they didn't laugh anymore. 💖💖🐟🐟🐬🐬🐳🐳🐠🐠🐡🐡🐙🐙🦀🦀🦑🦑🦐🦐🐚🐚🐋🐋

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

capucine, i am proud of you, about how well you did in school 👍🦭🐟🐋👍.

[@capucinebellucci3476]

@@anitasyvalahti1730 Thank you 😻😻

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

@@capucinebellucci3476 🌹🌞

[@tgawron2233]

I'm so happy you were able to free the seals from the horrible entanglements. Thank you OCN.

[@elenacherina2373]

Ребята какие-же вы молодцы! Большое вам спасибо за вашу работу!!!

[@ritaschultz6859]

Look at that seal no struggling 😊

[@Kat69nh]

Great job guys