Gill Net Cuts Deep into Seal's Head

We never know what to expect. We always hope for easy cut and release scenarios, but sometimes we have to deal with very painful and technical situations. First of all, gill nets are illegal in Namibian waters, and secondly, they're irresponsibly being discarded into the ocean. It was a huge relief to finally rescue this seal, but the entanglement shouldn't have happened in the first place! 🦭
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@RL-RL]

This literally brought tears to my eyes seeing that poor pup suffer. Thankfully OCN is highly trained and patient to remove this horrible painful gill net. This may have been graphic, but the team did the right thing. So glad there was a documentary team on hand to spread the awareness of this problem. The poor pup would have perished if not for the removal of this horrible trash!

[@raymondrak961]

The OCN team is highly trained but nearly all the training is from experience. Each member of OCN can work individually or as part of the team. The results speak for themselves. Much respect.❤

[@bobfoster8340]

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[@Meidas_Lea]

Very well said love!!! ♥️🫂♥️🫂

[@annecottingham563]

Amazing!!!

[@LilieDubh]

When they realize you are helping...that's so wonderful.

[@dave6199]

Yep she was a very good patient

[@0maSchubser]

She was probably just exhausted by the pain.

[@DebraJean196]

@@0maSchubserprobably a combination of both

[@pattic.2975]

I think that's the bloodiest I've seen! That poor seal was doomed had it not been for OCN. That took LOTS of team work and loads of patience. The best show of teamwork. You all are the best. OCN, giving another seal life. Thanks to you ALL!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Gubalicious]

Out of all the graphic seal rescues I've seen this one is the most anxiety inducing because you can see how much the skin has grown over and how just trying to remove the net is causing more trauma and blood flow and pain. God bless these guys 🙏😇

[@pcbacklash_3261]

I've probably watched well over a hundred of these rescues, and this is easily the worst injury I've seen thus far. While I feel for the poor seal's suffering, perhaps there's a silver lining here -- the documentary crew got to see the OCN team at its best, handling one of their most difficult cases with patience, persistence and professionalism. As always, great job!

[@marshwetland3808]

I've watched every single one posted since over two years ago, when COVID hit. This is the bloodiest I've seen, also. Most debilitating injury might have been when a flipper was half sliced off or something like that, but this was definitely harrowing for the poor girl.

[@deborahlynn4439]

@@marshwetland3808 Yes! And she was such a great patient for a complex surgery.❤

[@sup9542]

Definitely the bloodiest, not the worst injury though. She ran away strong looking like she'll be okay, while some others have limped away looking like skin and bones. But the sounds she was making were a unique anguish, I've never heard them make sounds like that before.

[@bertram_oredrock]

Well said!

[@ruthgrosvenor4273]

Such dedication ❤️ OCN is it possible to use a local anesthetic when dealing with deep wounds. It will wash off when released but could save that appalling agony?

[@drusillamartin9779]

This one made me cry. Thank you for your compassion.

[@msc8663]

That poor baby! In pain for so long. Bless all of you!💕

[@clwbchbabycakes]

Can you just imagine how that feels??!! It's even bloodying up the net. Team OCN are the heroes these guys need. 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@nancyhammons3594]

When the guys turned her over and I saw the blood on the net I started to cry. I had a hard time watching this one. Thank you so much for saving her.

[@lynngreene1993]

😢😢me too Nancy. Had to stop it more than once 😫

[@onnalexseeias]

Thank you for helping these innocent beautiful seals ❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@CDFCaptain93]

Thank you for saving her from a cruel death. Now she has a chance.

[@hemalatharamachandran3421]

It was awful to watch the seal in pain .......thanks to the OCN team.

[@brendapaws7933]

This actually made me cry. The poor thing being in so much pain. Thank you for saving for saving her.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@suek.1507]

Oh my, that broke my heart. Thank you, OCN for helping that beautiful animal. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@bh5숨결]

The seal was biting sands....... The pain must have been excruciating....... I hope she will make a full recovery, as Naude says.

[@illuminant1129]

Well done Naude. You were a proper surgeon there.

[@muchpeacemuchlove]

The words "thank you and God bless you" seem so weak to really appreciate what you do for our furry friends - Love you all so much : )

[@4july99]

I haven’t seen one of the seals bleed that badly before. What a horrible injury and incredibly intense rescue. Wonderful job guys ❤❤❤

[@AryonaSamoto]

Poor girl😢 she was in so much pain. Great work for getting that awful entanglement off🙌 Thank you all🙏❤

[@bethpotts-mee8730]

Oh, my friends! That was an extremely painful & bloody rescue. Thank you for not giving up on her. She needed Superheroes desperately. Big Love from Ventura, California❣

[@mohammadparwezbuxoo786]

OMG the poor seal how much he must be suffering but unable to tell anybody 😭😭😭.. Thanks to the real life heroes that the poor animal will get relief now❤❤❤ Lots of love from Mauritius island ❤❤❤

[@isabellebaudin5240]

OMG ! This poor puppy must have suffered for days and weeks... Thank you for giving her a second chance for a long life.

[@haggielady]

This one was not the worst entanglement but it's up there. Thanks to all who helped this poor baby girl.

[@TheShmoo123]

Oh my goodness, that was one of the worst Iv ever seen you guys do. Thank you so very much, that was heartbreaking. Something as tiny as a piece of gill net can cause so much pain and death. Thank you again for taking the time to save this seal ….and all the other seals you save from almost certain death because of human disregard 💛👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️

[@lindac6032]

Great example of teamwork and strategy, showing some of the tools and techniques you have devised so rescues are as quick and efficient as possible. Well done!👏

[@alenahawke475]

Man, that was an intense rescue! Thank you OCN for rescueing these beautiful animals. ❤

[@grandymommy4531]

This one made my cry and I see by the comments that I was not alone. I am so glad you found her and released her from her torment.

[@lisaleggett52]

I am reduced to tears by what humans are doing to our marine environment. That poor seal was in agony & I am sure she knew exactly what you were doing. I am so sorry you are still finding that hideous gill net. What an incredible team of humans you are. xx

[@geewill]

My words exactly 😢 Thank God for OCN... ❤️

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

There’s a good reason why they get entangled in fishing lines. They’re going for the bait. So technically they’re flapping lazy and would rather go after a seemingly easy meal. So rein your indignation in friend.

[@crystalheart9]

They are angels for these poor seals.🙏

[@lottie1163]

​@@hoosierbaddy3052 wtf that doesn't mean they deserve to suffer or die. it isn't just nets. they get entangled in many other things that humans dump into the ocean.

[@patriciawilson1836]

There was pain for everyone, the precious seal, the warriors and those who watch this wonderful rescue. Blessings to you all, it was such a group effort and so grateful for the success; your soothing words were a help also. We love you for your heroic efforts. ❤💜💙

[@marigeobrien]

Poor, poor thing! It's hard to watch this, but a real reminder of why you do this-- because we see how badly gillnet can hurt a seal. I am SO glad you were able to help her. BTW, I have to say, I LOVE that you're using a Tunisian crochet hook to catch the fine netting. Any port in a storm, eh? But I hope she survives and recovers from this-- the salt in the ocean water will keep her free of infection, anyway. Thank God for small mercies. And thank God for you, OCN. You're a great team and you're doing a great job.

[@shaunajin8497]

I thought I recognized that needle as a crochet hook! Ingenious!! 😅

[@thulekovish8188]

Her blood keeps oozing, it hurts to see her in pain. May she heal and thrive after this unbearable ordeal. Incredible team work, thank you.

[@carolewarner101]

Oh my gosh that was so intense. Your team's courage and compassion are incredible. Thank you for the work you're doing. ❤

[@dbn52]

This has to be in the top 5 of painful entanglements. Thank You for all you guys do. Legendary humans

[@gardengnome132]

That ghastly, lethal gill net! Poor, poor puppy. I'm glad to hear Naude say she should recover, thank you so much for your expertise, care and cooperation in this delicate rescue, Team OCN members! All love & respect.

[@HazelLogan-w2h]

I’m sure she was in terrible pain when she was getting the net cut off . Bet she’ll feel so much better after a few days. The sea water will clean her wounds. Well done OCN🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

😪This brings tears to my eyes. The young seal must have been in excruciating pain for a long time already. Thank you guys for helping him as gently as possible.❤️🙏

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Poor baby, you guys are always so compassionate with every single rescue ❤️🌊💙🌊💙

[@grannybee]

That was such a difficult area to operate on. So deep. Excruciating pain for sure. Beautiful rescue ❤️

[@georginakuykendoll2413]

I love it when you say she will make full recovery. What a great save!

[@juliebamford2131]

You are completing amazing rescues. I am so glad to have found your channel. That seal was in a lot of pain but you completed the task with care and compassion. Well done all xxx

[@SSHK237]

Well-done guys ... well-done!!! It was perhaps one of most painful and complicated for poor seal. You saved her!!!! ♥ Stay blessed ... all of you!!!

[@briansymmes7917]

Another amazing job from the team. Thanks for everything you do for these lovely animals.

[@george-1961]

Poor little mite. You can see the pain it was in 😢 Thank you guys 🙏🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@andreaamplified]

Thank you! Hugs to your strength to tackle these surgeries and hugs to the seal for surviving!

[@cv990a4]

Persistence pays off! Well done, OCN.

[@marklandon9058]

Thank you all. Such tenderness and skill.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@robertabardsley4559]

It's so hard to watch these rescues, but I watch because you are saving these sweet seals from suffering and death. Thank You so much! God Bless you!

[@charlesschmitt3775]

That was intense! Thank-you for saving her❤

[@Juxsu]

I will forever be grateful for all of these amazing rescues! Some were more graphic, true, but this one... it gave me anxiety the most. I hope this beautiful girl will heal up nicely and live a long and pain free life from now on, thanks to you all making it possible! ♥🙏

[@CallieMasters5000]

That's rare to see so much blood flowing. Excellent work!

[@angeladiblasi3675]

Seeing them realizeing that your helping them is a beautiful sight .... God Bless U & Thank U team OCN ❤🙏

[@bertram_oredrock]

Probably the most difficult to watch but, when the pup knew you guys were there to help, he laid there while you removed the gillnet. You deserve accolades and praise for your commitment to saving these seals. We whole heartedly thank you.

[@IceLynne]

Thank you so much for all you do ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@CMarie-bx7ty]

Such an awesome rescue! That was such a bad entanglement but a great surgery. Thanks Team OCN❣❤🇺🇸

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Vonn_Loren]

My heart hurts for the poor seal, and also for the OCN rescuers -- it must have been hard to hurt her in order to save her. Please take care of yourselves. We love you and appreciate you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Kokeil39]

Das kleine Mädchen fühlte es sogar unter solchen Schmerzen das ihr geholfen wird. Ihr seid so gut OCN. 💖💖

[@shawnakenton9682]

That made want to cry! You could see the extreme pain she was in looking in her eyes! I'm so very glad they were able to save this precious furbie! Thank you,thank you,thank y'all!!!

[@lancejames9228]

there are no words to express my disgust at the ongoing dumping into the oceans sorry to be negative. Thanks to the team. they are angels on earth

[@elenakuvatova9866]

Сколько боли и страданий животных...Это разрывает сердце.Спасибо за спасение этих милых малышей ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindac6032]

This one was incredibly sad to watch.😢 Who knows how long she was entangled in that nasty gill net...too long, for sure. Yet she realized you were helping her. Thank you for your compassion and skill during the rescue. (And I'm really sorry you were unable to catch her when you saw her the previous week...)🙏

[@elaborowiec3976]

❤Dobrzy ludzie się nie poddają...jesteście NAJLEPSI!!!! Dziękujemy!!!❤❤❤

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

YOU guys rock, I am literally twitching and squirming in my seat seeing the deep and bad wound this horrific entanglement caused by illegally discarded nets. So awful. Thank you all for being so gentle. THANK you for sharing this and raising awareness!

[@juliesong4123]

So hard to see that darn gill net impeded in her skull! Was holding my breath. Thank you OCN team! 💕

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@nicklager1666]

She looked so miserable it makes me glad she csn hunt like normal again.

[@vickysikora3394]

My heart breaks for these beauties! That was 1 long rescue! Thanks again, OCN, for all that you do to help these animals!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@judylee3589]

All of you really kept your wit about you and really focused on the poor injured seal. Great job everyone!!!

[@linda7999]

That poor pup. Seeing the blood flowing heartbreaking! Again, you’ve done well. ♥️ Much love!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@paddyjenkins8458]

Oh that must have been extremely painful. I cannot imagine how she lived with that pain every day. Now even though the wound is going to take time to heal the tight gill net is gone. How can I begin to tell you what it means to me to see that seal run down to the water free of entanglements. Thank you OCN for that amazing rescue

[@rainsimkins390]

So much blood, So much pain. Do you still feel their pain? If so, I feel so bad for you, yet you can continue to do this work. You are super seal rescue warriors!! Cheers from Oregon

[@julianvanderheide9928]

Thank you for saving

[@eileenentler8993]

I almost hate seeing those "however many minutes later" captions during the rescues, but I also love them, because it means you all are taking the time to make sure ALL of the horrible entanglement is off of the seal and the seal can be released and begin the healing process. Thank you, team OCN ... you're the absolute BEST 💙

[@gerisnede7307]

Beach Angels - so blessed and such a blessing

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

I couldn`t look, i would have burst into tears 😔. I followed at the text at the bottom. Heartbreaking. I want to thank you OCN men and Kat, you did a great job ❤❤❤. I am relieved, you saved this important life of a seal 💞💞❤🙌.

[@carolleighton4579]

The seal must have been in so much pain, it was hard to watch, so glad you were able to help her, that gillnet would have killed her eventually, so sad she had to suffer because someone wants a fish dinner. Thankyou OCN 😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@battles146]

it wasn't snook line - it was illegal gill net

[@swansong5263]

My head is in my hands, I have tears in my eyes And I have huge respect For this team that have the Dedication and stomach to help this poor animal. Denzil! A special recognition for putting Usain Bolt to shame. Thank you team.

[@sue5242]

Ok I cried … that poor seal…I know that was a tough one for you guys…thank you for saving her life

[@nadineharris9966]

Thank you team OCN, for saving her life. God bless you.🙏👍👍👍👍

[@srsusansummers3070]

Blessed rescue ❤❤❤ live long little one. THANK you team OCN

[@Анна-з3ь6с]

Какие вы молодцы! Так жалко бедных животных, столько боли терпят. Спасибо вам, спасибо что вы занимаетесь этой проблемой.

[@cindywest9773]

You are so amazing to help free these seals. ❤️

[@OneWithTheUniverse55]

God bless you all for your courage and humanity. You truly inspire me to be a better person every single day.

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Poor wee darling 😢 Thank You ❤

[@JL11775]

Yes a graphic rescue but a great one as well. Thank you for saving that poor pup from that horrible horrible gill net.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@posnrg2u327]

You are free of your death trap! Run fast and strong to the ocean. The ocean waters will help heal your wounds. The fish you catch will give you the energy you need to heal. Live long, you have endured so much already.❤❤❤

[@trick351]

I’m not sure what was sweeter. The loving kindness and care you treated her with or how sweet and calm she was because you were saving her 🙏🏼🫶🏼🦭

[@avanota]

Thank you for saving her life ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@ЕленаХамраева-ы2у]

Ой-ой, как это было сложно и трудно и долго. Как замечательно, что всё получилось! Какие вы все молодцы!

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Anioły z was panowie ❤❤❤😊

[@leannevitale3228]

These rescues make me sad to see how bad they can become. Thanks again OCN.

[@lll1955]

Через несколько дней она почувствует радость жизни!!! Спасибо Вам!!’

[@johnmcque4813]

It's so great to see how dedicated you guys are, so great, and I do believe you are angels. Thank You!!

[@smallfootprint2961]

So hard to watch, but thank you all for your heroic work. All this because of the money grubbing fishing industry. Knowing that you can get all you need from a plant based diet helps each one of us make better choices.

[@leaannrashkin8961]

Amazing job, awful injury, you are still 😇 angels on this earth. Thank you all so very much for caring, and for you dedication to these problems 👏👏🙏🙏

[@jojeanje]

What such a great job !!! Thanks a lot.

[@stephanierowley9293]

My heart hurts for her. I hope she is ok. Thanks guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@srivyshnavielamarthy9779]

Thank you OCN for the rescue....❤

[@JeanHammond-i1q]

You guys are so great what you do for these seals ❤xx

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@wardygrub]

Breathtaking compassion. I love you guys xxxxx