Seal Rescued from Heavy Hook

It is easy to imagine the seal's pain when the weighted fishing hook in its mouth swings from side to side, ripping into his lip more and more every time it bounces around. The hook was intended to catch snoek, but like so many others, it ended up in the ocean instead, ready to hurt animals.
The rescuers from Ocean Conservation Namibia have dealt with an unprecedented amount of hooks this year and they have been able to refine their rescue system. They restrain the animal and Naude cuts the tip of the hook with a bolt cutter. The hook can easily be pulled out now and the rescuers release the seal. They go straight for the next rescue, a big seal bull with a big cut around his neck. 🦭
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[@RPostVideos]

I know how hard it is when you find a dead seal with an entanglement. It's crushing. But remember that without you guys doing what you're doing everyday, there would be hundreds on seals dead from entanglement. What you do matters! It matters a lot!❤️

[@phoenix5103]

Well said Arya, pretty much what I was about to post 👍🏻👍🏻

[@patpierce4854]

Agreed……

[@ukbusman]

Seeing that dead seal with the line still attached, just goes to show the World that the sea's need to be respected more and what a very important job you sadly have taken upon yourselves to do. Thanks to all your team with all my heart.. Hug.

[@peatmoss4415]

The seal got hooked from taking a fish off a fisherman's line...They also get into nets from trying to get fish out. Not all their problems are junk related, some of their problems are self induced.

[@ukbusman]

@@peatmoss4415 What a crass comment. Every rescue the Team do is to remove man made stuff, you don't see seals tied up in sea weed or a prickly thorn bush rapped around their faces! All the seals problems ARE human related. Go troll another site, these guys do a very worthwhile job at their own expence!

[@zorkmid1083]

@@ukbusman No peat moss might have a point. Yes, they're all human-related, but some of the stuff they're getting stuck with might not have been junk before it got stuck to the seals.

[@peatmoss4415]

@@ukbusman I have made this comment before here and the Ocean team agreed with me!! How about those cookies? And another point is I am certified SCUBA and have swum with seals! I bet you have NOT right? They swim to show off their agility and I have held up my arms in a circle and they swim through them. They do that in sea grass but when they encounter junk they don't realize it will get stuck around their necks. I suggest you pull your panties out of the bunch they are in and grow up.

[@ukbusman]

@@peatmoss4415 At the time of replying, I have 63 thumbs up and you have.....oh dear 2. So that right there shows whom people agree with, oh and I don't "highlight" my replies. So stop bending over for your mates and move on!

[@carol.stoeser]

The hooks in seals distress me most of all, but the team has become very proficient in removing them. The release ropes and new tools work so well and the teamwork is amazing. Thanks so much OCN for saving the entangled seals.

[@sawdust2556]

Well said. This team IS amazing!💕

[@ronxxf]

You can see their evolution from rag tag armatures to World Class Pros

[@geewill]

Yes it's horrible to think how it must hurt them . Thank you team ❤❤❤

[@peatmoss4415]

The seal got hooked from taking a fish off a fisherman's line...They also get into nets from trying to get fish out. Not all their problems are junk related, some of their problems are self induced.

[@nomebear]

Like a team of doctors performing triage in the field.

[@lindac6032]

Please don't blame yourselves when you find an entangled seal dead on the beach. You can't be there 24/7 to free all of them. Just take comfort in the fact that this year alone, 600 seals are alive that would not have been without your intervention. Thank you for caring so much and saving as many as you have. ❤🦭

[@Crimsonfangg]

Possibly even more than 600 when you account for the breeding. They do a lot of good and it's nice of you to give some perspective.

[@kellypaws]

But, I think it’s hard not to see them as ‘their’ seals. I can see why it hurts.

[@dc4092]

💙❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊 you guys are amazing thank you for your wonderful kind hearts for our Mammals

[@riksonmsianturi5672]

THE HOOK SO HURHTING THE SEAL.😥

[@ThuyPham-lr5dc]

Excellent comment

[@haggielady]

In the last year, the team has become a well prepared team. I have watched all of you learn and grow into the awesome team you are now. Thank you for letting us go on this journey with you.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Agreed. They have become faster & faster at doing the rescues.

[@ladybug91969]

It’s so sad to see these precious seals suffering so much. It’s hard to encounter a dead seal due to a fishing line. But I also think about how many more lives would be taken if you weren’t there rescuing them from agony and death. The rescues are getting quicker and less stressful for them too thanks to Germany and all other donations. You guys really are so amazing. Thank you. God Bless you and your seals 🦭💔❤️‍🩹🙏♻️

[@WDC_OSA]

Two beautiful rescues. Even though you can’t save them all, your team is working wonders

[@nomebear]

The best of luck to Denzil and here's wishing him a rapid healing of his injury. In dealing with these seals, it's not a job for the amateur. All of you are brave and most professional in your dealings with these lovable yet potentially dangerous animals.

[@steven.h0629]

dang it.. been busy lately.. what happened to Denzel? 😕

[@battles146]

@@steven.h0629 he actually got a cut on his hand while working on a machine they use to repurpose the fishing lines - he's healing well

[@steven.h0629]

@@battles146 dang it.. he's the Project Manager over there.. and it's about to get much busier 🤜💥🤛

[@HeedTheLorax]

Good grief I must have missed the Denzil injury, surely wishing him a speedy recovery.

[@firetopman]

One seal and thousands of humans will sleep better tonight because of your wonderful work.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Seal thinking life is really unfair, "I have got this blooming hook stuck in me & now these creatures my mother warned me about have caught me". Sudden puzzling relief when the humans release them.

[@lindac6032]

Good news, if it can be called that, about this year's seal die-off. Last year was so heartbreaking. I'm glad you guys don't have to experience that again.😔💔🦭

[@soonerorlater9297]

The Seal opened & closed his mouth real quick after you had pulled that hook out. HE KNEW. He knew you had just relieved him of his terrible burden. (smile) HE KNEW. "THANK YOU"!!!!! GOD BLESSES ALL.

[@lindac6032]

Who knew that the hardest part of the hook rescue would be releasing the seal from the net?! Well done!🦭👏🙏❤

[@ladyj9330]

Your comment gave me a giggle!! Thank you!

[@zorkmid1083]

They were lucky(?) again, the seal was reasonably well behaved again. (Or maybe the seals are learning? Like the second one, he didn't bolt for the water until AFTER the line was removed).

[@l.faraday8767]

We are given, through nature, a beautiful planet which we are slowly destroying. Thank you for saving a small portion of it. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@judithmcbride4023]

Amen We CAN do better, if we work Together! 🙏🦭🦭❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@realise6]

You've gained so much experience, you can now do rescues in very short time and causing minimal stress to the seals. The hook and line removals went smoothly because of it (and your new tools!). I'm happy to hear the pup survival rate is much higher this year. As the poor dead seal at the end presumably died at sea, it one was out of your reach to help but of course it made you sad anyway. Always remember though, you do so much good, you save so many lives. Thank you all, dedicated OCN team members.

[@Ольга-ф3ш8м]

Спасибо вам, ребята, за то что вы есть. Значит для Земли есть надежда. Здоровья вам и вашим подопечным.🙏🙏🙏

[@lu.w.991]

Бедные животные какие муки терпят за что. Ребята милые родные спасибо Вам. Дай Бог Вам силы здоровья.

[@mimiteas]

To be honest, I don't watch these videos with hooks, I just play them in the background (ads included, of course) because it can be hard to watch sometimes. But I thank you for all your hard work! You guys make a difference in the lives of these seals and in this world in general. ❤️

[@marieslabbert6009]

You can watch them again, because the team is now so good with this that the seal and us, suffers mimimal trauma, no more than a normal rescue.

[@dinaelsherbiny1727]

They did it efficiently in this video you gonna feel relief rather than anxious I was skeptical to watch but they did it so quickly and seal didn’t seem to have pain while removing it he was calm

[@nicklager1666]

Im so glad when you help these seals with hooks it hurts so much seeing them. I like all rescues of course but i have helped others when pets have had hoojks and it is so it hits closeto home. Thanjs to germany for the tools!

[@gambog6684]

Great work guys, I know it upsets you to find dead seals through entanglement. You can only do your best. Thank you for the dedication.

[@ladyj9330]

2 big bulls! Amazing rescue. You found the first while tracking the second? That is dedication. To see the one at the end, dead with line around it's neck, has to be disheartening! But!! If it weren't for you guys, the WHOLE BEACH would be covered with those bodies! You do great work! Sometimes they slip by. If the silly seals would come line up, you wouldn't miss ANY! As always GOD BLESS YOU BEACH ANGELS!

[@828kae]

Two much happier seals! Thank you Team OCN!

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Thank you for showing us that not all the seals get rescued. It helps us all to remember how important this work is and how important it is not to further pollute the oceans.

[@احسنعقريش]

إحترامي لكم على ماذا تقومون به شكرا لكم👍👍👍

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Отличная работа добрие люди и котик сможет ловить океанскую рибку без боли спасибо ребьята за добрие дела дай вам бог🙏🙏🙏

[@alisonhenderson9839]

You guys are amazing. I can't stop watching your videos. When I see the suffering of these poor seals it makes me ashamed to be human. I live in Northumberland, England on the coast and we have several seal colonies near us. Inspired by you I'm going to start walking our beaches to pick up rubbish, plastic etc and will encourage others to do the same. I'll certainly be taking my grandchildren along. Its not much but after seeing what you have to deal with I can't just sit here and do nothing. Thank you for all you do.

[@amandadonegan2137]

I think that big Bull was waiting for your help....he tried his best to fight his instincts to escape and got the help he needed....the hooked seal was remarkably easy to catch too....looked like he was hoping you spotted him...😍😍😍

[@technicalbro8511]

बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद है

[@ГалинаМорозова-з7н]

Г Москва РФ ! Спасибо , что спасаете !!! Смотрю и переживаю !!!!

[@TASTYFOODSandEATING]

wow! Today you help another seal. Good did. God bless you

[@louisebossert6232]

Thank you for saving those beautiful babies and adult seals

[@lorettaannejohnson6108]

That 2nd seal acted like he knew that you could help him. He wasn't trying to get away, he wanted help! Maybe the seals really are realizing that you are ready and willing to help them. Some viewers of your videos have suggested that it would be great if the seals would come to you for help. I think this big guy really did!

[@spartan9362]

Thank you to all of you who always care about the state of the animals

[@gemmacruz8529]

You have become really skilled at removing hooks. I'm so happy to see how you have achieved miracles and I'm sure those new tools will allow you to save more seals! Thanks for all the work you do!

[@renegade43024]

Great job! God bless you 🙏🙏🙏 Greetings to all.

[@susanhoyle4499]

So many happy seals released by soft spoken angels! Thank you and God bless.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😀 😃

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

The seal with Hook ... blooding ....that makes me very much emotionally connection to the innocent seal ......but thankfully u all r here to save this type of innocent marine life 🙏🙏🙏 great and wonderful work brothers 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@judythompson4885]

When We see the number of seals you have saved...your te can't get them all, but you have made a difference for them and to raise awareness for us. Thank you!!

[@edgarmauriciopintoespindol7097]

Que precicion quirúrgica fue perfecta 👌🙏💐💐 un gran abrazo 🌹 desde Colombia 🌞🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@lisag5670]

Great job getting the hook out. Having your new tools all ready to go made it quick and easy, not that easy but better than not having them. You guys are really making a difference with the Namibia seal population. Thanks OCN for all you do 🙏🦭👏👍

[@mws8389]

Please note: This team is not sponsored by any government organization at all, so any form of financial support from us KZbin viewers is very welcome. In the description under the video, you can find links to pages where you can buy some of their merchandise or make a small (or tiny) donation to help them along. Donating is not time consuming or complicated, and it will make a real difference.

[@battles146]

very true! with the help of our donations Naude and his team are able to buy better nets and specialized tools (like those to remove these hooks, etc) from countries such as Germany -

[@mws8389]

@@battles146 The minimum amount for a one-time donation is one dollar, so most of the people visiting this video should be able to afford giving something.

[@shawnmurray9964]

I always try to give them the full ad revenue possible on these vid & let every ad play to the very end so they get every penny

[@kismyc0untryazz-491]

@@shawnmurray9964 Yes, I was going to make a similar comment, for those who do not have the financial means to donate but want to help OCN.

[@Gretla]

😊0​@@battles146

[@hopetopper7956]

Two great rescues! The first bull with that awful hook stuck in his mouth was painful to watch. Naude and team took extra precautions to remove it with great care. The second bull with that nasty fishing line, my gawd that deep cut on his neck was horrific. I'm forever grateful for what you guys do. The seals 🦭 🦭 🦭 are just as thankful!! 🥰👍✂️🦭🌎🥰🌊👏

[@lindajackson618]

Good job. Well prepared now. We are lucky to have you guys. Caring and compassion is getting rarer these days and it’s inspiring to see men who have these gifts. Many around the world claim to be saving something but in reality it’s a paycheck. It’s plain to see that is not your motive and I’m proud of you guys.

[@marierocher4422]

This hooks incidents is really disgusting and won’t stop. Watching those metallic gadgets to cut the hook in my impression is operating in an open space. Not in the hospital. 😂. Thank you so much OCN.👍

[@illuminant1129]

Well done Naude. Two more great rescues 👏👏👏👍

[@Lake_Arinton30]

Thank you, OCN. I really love your channel

[@ТатьянаСоседко-ь2ч]

Я вас обожаю!!!Столько сил и энергии приходиться тратить!😻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@abelewin2855]

Thank you for your dedication of saving such beautiful creatures.

[@luisaferro9600]

Força meus anjos do mar obrigada 🇵🇹🙏👏🏃🏃🏃

[@NanaRides]

Thank goodness for how much easier this one went than others with hooks in their mouths. These poor seals are so fortunate to have you guys looking out for them. No doubt God will bless you all abundantly for your kindness to His creatures. ♥

[@trilobiteninmortalis]

This video made me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because you were able to help two seals in such a short time, and sad because I just found out that so many seals die every year, and because It is terrible to see them suffering. Thank you so much, OCN for your great work. These seals wouldn´t have a chance if it were not for your helping them.

[@Magomedova-Zina]

пару слов в поддержку канала спасающих природу👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍👍👍👍

[@papwithanhatchet902]

You know, I’m not religious but your work makes me want to say bless you for all you do. You’re great examples for everyone.

[@elenashlyk]

Сильные физически и духом мужчины!!! За такими будущее!!!! Спасибо вам за всё!!! Маяк красивый!!!! В конце грустные кадры 🎥

[@terryzolnik1204]

Such Awesome men!! Such tender hearts for these pups so cruelly and painfully injured. Bless you

[@avacat8852]

wow, amazing rescues of these big seals!! poor one with big hook pearced through its mouth and poor second one with the deep cut by the fishing line!! so sad for these seals to have so much pain because of humans!! Thank u for helping them!!!

[@davepeters4955]

Good teamwork, and thanks to whoever provided the new tools. That could have been much harder on the poor hooked seal.

[@battles146]

they wouldn't be able to safely save these seals without these specialized tools and our donations, merchandise purchases and sharing their videos help them acquire them! 😊

[@1105pitbull]

15,000 lost pups, how very sad. You guys do an amazing job. It's just terrible that this condition exists but so glad you are there to help these deserving seals.

[@jemmawolf4150]

How proficient was that?!! You guys make it look easy , you are just so awesome at what you do, well done!

[@joforrest1]

What a relief that must feel ....

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

You are so amazing you have no idea..that was a most ought.. thank you all so much ..NYC one

[@Галина-г7е8б]

Чудесные мгновения спасения животных, больших и совсем маленьких. Не счесть скольким вы подарили жизнь. Спасибо вам большое

[@michi24580]

Perfect rescues beside one. The first one was the fastest hook removal I've seen so far. the second wen't very smooth too. unfortunately the last one didn't belong to the 600 this year. Thanks to OCN the same won't happen to over 600 seals this year. You definitely made my day guys

[@shereecampeau1659]

Yahoo! 🦭 Seal Musketeers are getting so good at saving the seals in bad situations. The Seal Musketeer team is the best!! Love you guys !

[@ulrikethirimanna5672]

This huge seal, saved after the hook-seal, really sounded like a lion!

[@modewax68]

🙏🏻 thank you bro🌊🦭🦭🦭

[@lisaraymond6193]

Great work guys! Loving the new tools which will aid in decreasing stress, time and suffering. Go get them. God bless

[@nktang]

You’re doing God’s work, you’re all angels

[@paquilo99]

Buenas tardes desde España 🇪🇸 Un saludo para todos los amigos y suscriptores de OCN 🙌🏻🙋🏻‍♀️👶🏻💙➡️🌏🌎🌍

[@hendriklurse6518]

Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@TheFelifa]

Hola Paqui... 🙋🏼‍♀️🌞😄

[@battles146]

Hola Paqui 😊

[@paquilo99]

@@hendriklurse6518 Hola Hendrik 😊🙋🏻‍♀️👶🏻💙

[@paquilo99]

@@TheFelifa hello Kerstin 🙋🏻‍♀️😊💙👶🏻

[@nancywood9531]

You guys are priceless to these poor sea babies. You can never be rewarded or praised enough for your compasionet endeavors. My goodness , you are to be commended for such empathy and tender handling of the rescued seals. Blessings, safety and good health to you all. 🦭😇😇😇😇🦭

[@1crzflyer]

keep up the good work guys....it would be so much worse without you!

[@mamaeyak4195]

Terima kasih sudah menolong..... kalian berhati mulia

[@ВалентинаСлишинська-р6ы]

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

[@PCHSeattle]

"Can't believe your luck, can ya?" The seal will never understand it, but I do. Your help toward these animals is kindness at its best.

[@irenezerva5274]

'' You can't believe your luck, can ya? '' - Exactly! ❤️

[@Erre0809]

Siete ineguagliabili. GRAZIE SEMPRE PER QUELLO CHE FATE!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lorettaannejohnson6108]

The doctors are in and they have some new and even more effective surgical tools! Your team is so well trained and becoming ever more well equipped as you develop more effective procedures that you make this very difficult task look simple, but it definitely is not!

[@doro8856]

You are the strongest, bravest, most wonderful men I know.

[@sr.fabiolaherzog6020]

Thank⚘👍 you for rescue from horrible hooks and lines. Thank you for ❤🦭 rescue. God 🙏bless you 👍⚘

[@AniFam]

What a scary hook… I’m glad to see that the hook was removed successfully!!! Thank you for saving the seal~🤗

[@jarjar0653]

This could be called beachside emergency surgery. What you guys do is amazing. ❤️🙏

[@christinawarrington3192]

So grateful for all you do. I’ve always picked up trash wherever I go. I notice string, fishing line at the local lake, pieces of rope. I’ve become more aware of the smaller,”less harmful “ pieces thanks to seeing your videos. You are heros for these seals!!

[@patricialivingston5349]

You are my hero's... so happy and so impressed by your hard work. Saving lives every day, what more important work could there be.

[@PatrickTimmins]

This video went from elation to sadness. The update on seal deaths at the end was welcomed and although extremely sad, some comfort must be taken that deaths are not as bad as previous years.

[@jdoc1357b9g]

this channel is so addictive. good job guys

[@nomebear]

It's almost as if the big seals were waiting for you to help them.

[@PrakashSingh-wp6wt]

God bless your efforts in saving poor animals.

[@mollymullins9869]

I love that you men do this! And I love that you share these videos of the horrible trash that is injuring these seals. Hopefully it will raise awareness. Thank you. God bless you and keep you safe!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Death by 1,000 cuts... Those single fishing lines are soooo horrible!!! Good thing the Salt Water Pharmacy is open 24-7!!! Even though I'm watching these videos way after the fact, they still fill me with so much emotion!! I know the seals are going to be rescued, but watching them suffering before hand, really is a gut-punch!! That poor seal with the fish hook in its lip was making me shudder!!! Seeing that dead seal from the fishing line made my eyes well with tears. Wow....that was a very difficult day at the office!!! That job is certainly not for the faint of heart!! It's tough physically and mentally for sure! My deepest, heartfelt thanks to the Seal Whisperers and all those behind the scenes for making it happen. Kudos for the makers of the new tools!! A big thank you to them as well!!!

[@ЛюдмилаПодуфалова-ш4о]

Ну и работа у вас ребята!!! Вам даже спасибо не говорят ваши пациенты!!!Вы большие молодцы!!!!

[@borisbodryy3575]

Это не работа, ребята просто помогают, организация полностью из добровольцев. Можно приехать у кого есть возможность и помочь.

[@christinebirch7906]

The range of tools you have now is amazing compared to the early days. Onward and upward with the good work.

[@randolphfuller4681]

God Bless you guys. Such an amazing rescue team.

[@carolewarner101]

Wow, both of those rescues went incredibly smoothly! Well done guys. Great work!

[@miboogaroo]

So glad you guys are building your specialised tool/equipment collection. So proud of how far you've come, from where you started. You are the seal rescue experts.

[@kristinepetty6664]

That poor seal, with the hook stuck in its mouth, your team are just amazing !

[@greentea8285]

thanks

[@albertmacdonald7783]

You guys do wonderful work in saving as many as you do , I would have to say the reckless fishers are to blame mostly for these incidents , the global temps have been rising since the last ice age naturally and thankfully.

[@marieannette6675]

So glad at least something is getting better, but yet not enough, I say a little prayer that big guy does heal and survive. Can't thank you enough for all that you do!

[@xaraxania]

Thank you for all the rescues, im glad to hear the pup deaths are down this year, still sad to see the ones that didn't make it but this could be so much worse without your intervention, thanks again, all the best from me in the UK xx

[@nadineharris9966]

Thank you for helping the seals.👍👍👍👍