Six Baby Seals Rescued One Missed

We have spotted seven entangled baby seals in one big group of seals. We didn't have enough nets, so we had to secure some by hand, which is always risky. Even though these rescues are not easy, we try our best to rescue every entangled seal, and missing one is never a good feeling. These innocent seals suffer unfairly. Hopefully, one day this will come to an end. 🦭
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭

[@lynw.6140]

I have and bought a mobile phone case. It has created a lot of interest and I explain what you do and ask them to visit your website. I am buying a teeshirt for my granddaughter’s birthday.

[@lindac6032]

A lot of traffic on the beach, but 6 seals rescued and no rescuers injured. I know you'll get the missed seal another time. Thanks, team!🦭🌊♻️👊

[@suemcgorlick1950]

Great work Dylan you are coming along in leaps and bounds. Well done.

[@olgapyat]

As of now, September 2, 2023, 1.68 million subscribers. (Hooray, already more than yesterday) Very intensive rescue work. Dylan is growing - both as a young man, gaining strength and muscles, and as a lifeguard, and as a person, a very good person. Thanks to the team.

[@Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb]

I can’t even imagine how exhausted you all are after doing this. Nothing but respect for you all. ❤

[@alenahawke475]

That's quite the cardio work out routine every morning. No need for the gym.😊❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@anjaschlager2892]

Wow, Dylan has really become a full member of your team already. It's impressive how confidently he gives you adults a hand and doesn't shy away from the sometimes serious injuries. Great young man! Many thanks for your fantastic work! Greetings from Germany

[@noraleestone2859]

If, by sometimes serious injury, you mean when he approached the seal head on, then yes. However, that is not the way to do it, and Tony had to quickly tell him to move to the side to avoid getting bitten. Confidence is useless with out correct knowledge of what to do and how.

[@clwbchbabycakes]

I just love seeing Dylan join the rescues!! 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@geewill]

Me too!!! He makes a great addition to this Amazing team.. Thanks as always..❤❤❤

[@noraleestone2859]

I'll be the dissenting voice. Dylan takes too long to find the line, so the seal is held longer, stressing it out more. I don't approve of "learning on the job" in this situation. Keep him on the binoculars, for scanning.

[@clwbchbabycakes]

@@noraleestone2859 I'm glad you're not in charge

[@noraleestone2859]

@@clwbchbabycakes As you like. Doesn't change my opinion. 🙂

[@jinisteffani8035]

I think he does a great job...he's getting right in there...has no fear to get down there and hold the seals... and see their wounds...that a big factor...

[@luciebrisson5881]

I'm so glad you spotted and rescued so many in one run. But it also infuriates me that you spotted so many that needed rescuing in one run. I'm thankful to OCN for never giving up on helping the animals despite mankind's don't-give-a-damnism about the environment and pollution. Thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@posnrg2u327]

What a massive colony, seals as far as you can see! 6 lucky seals got their lives back, thank you team OCN ❤

[@4july99]

This video really showed how intense some is the rescues are! Wonderful that six pups were given a chance 👏🏻

[@Chris.Davies]

I'm always surprised how big even little seals sound when they growl. Thanks as always, Naude and crew. There aren't enough upvotes in this world, and that is why I donate $5 every month to your amazing team. I challenge all watchers to use the link in the description, and make a donation.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving them ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻 and wishing you all a nice weekend 😊🌞

[@paquilo99]

Hola Hendrik 🙋🏻‍♀️😊 ⛈️☔

[@battles146]

greetings Hendrik! wishing you a pleasant weekend also! Marci, usa 🙋🏽‍♀

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@paquilo99 Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@battles146 thank you Marci 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@jeffrp8388]

What an amazing experience for Dylan. Great lessons from great teachers.

[@CathyNavarrette]

Dylan has grown. I love seeing young people getting involved with helping rescue animals.

[@Neith29]

Dylan is a great addition to the team and helps out everyone! Great animal rescuer in the making!!!!

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

👏I applaud your neverending commitment towards rescuing seals. Amazing job, catching and disentangling 6 baby seals in one run, thanks guys!❤️❤️🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@carolleighton4579]

Love to see all the seals going past, and another great day for the seals that were rescued, fantastic. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@notthis888]

From San Francisco, this it one of your longer clips. OCN is teaching all of us how to care for the ocean and its creatures. Thank you.

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[@lindac6032]

You didn't have a choice, you had to pull the knot through the wound and Denzil did it quickly, like ripping off a Band-Aid. Thanks, guys!🙏

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[@ellenschneider7787]

Wow busy day at the shop on this day! Such calm and coordination from everyone in the face of such chaos! Well done gentlemen!

[@paulchenloll437]

Danke liebe Tierfreunde 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@moonchild3089]

Excellent job Dylan! You are learning from the best! Thanks to all of you guys for the work you do in helping these beautiful creatures.

[@DaveKraft1]

What an incredible Team rescue today! Great mentoring from Denzil and Toni. It's great seeing Dylan come into his own with the group, learning along the way. Thank you Team! Be well, stay safe.

[@gerdahuertas26]

Good job Dylan!God bless you all for your hard work saving these puppies🎉🎉

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@gabrieleklotz2264]

Well, Naude learnt the rescuing from his father and Dylan now learns it from his father Naude. Like father like son. Great work done by team OCN and Dylan. You are all the best seal whisperers and their angels in rescuing. May God bless you and your families. Together with my cats Lucy and Seppi I send you my best wishes from Bavaria to Namibia and wish to all of you a happy and successful weekend. 🙏👍🐞🍀🐾🐾❣💙💙💙💙💙🌹🌻🌼🌷⚘🥀🌺🌛🌟🌠⭐

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@annemaclean6634]

So dreadful the seals getting tangled up in these awful fishing lines, but it's always that much worse isn't it guys, when the line is so deeply embedded that the skin has grown over it, so painful for the poor seal. Also very difficult to see the line sometimes, and then there was that tricky one when you had to get the line out of the seal's mouth. You all did extremely well, guys, that was a busy time for you, but very satisfying that you rescued these seals. 👍😊

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[@phamthai1924]

Watching those pups awkwardly run away after got freed is my Kodak moment ...THANKS TEAM ❤❤❤

[@danaw23]

Wow. Fantastic rescue of some feisty seals and the team did a great job with no injuries. The world is a better place with all of you in it.

[@RL-RL]

What a daunting task with that large group of seals. OCN did a great job, but I'm sure there are just as many or more that they couldn't get to. The young team member is learning and doing a great job!

[@latheofheaven1017]

What a great run! Thank you for everything you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@bkm2797]

Wow, that was a lot of lives you all saved in one fell swoop! Great job and Thank you!

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[@ninamarie8654]

What great teamwork! Saved a lot of pups today. 👍🙋🏻

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[@AryonaSamoto]

I'm always amazed at all of you being able to see the tiniest lines🤗 fanastic rescues🙌 Thank you all🙏❤

[@andrewbaruth2318]

Kudos to the OCN Team! And the new apprentice, Dylan. You'll get the one you missed next time.

[@annecarter5181]

Such surgical skill 👏🏼! And those pups are such strong little buggers!!!

[@suek.5057]

Way to go, OCN! Wow, what a time you've had. Thank you again for doing the good that you do. ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@mlhart3741]

Wonderful rescues! Naude the Dentist... and between Denzil and Dylan, they're fast enough to catch all the seals!

[@alenahawke475]

Watching that seal get his teeth flossed was great!😊❤

[@janethompson2305]

I like how comforting Tony talks to the seals. I really really like when Tony gives the seals a back rub & calms them down, but he hasn't been doing that lately. Wish all of OCN would give the 🦭 🦭 🦭 back rubs. It's helpful for the 🦭 🦭🦭& sweet to watch. It's not every day al 🦭 gets a back rub 😊❤

[@i.7700]

What a great guy Dylan! And the whole team too!

[@jakycaceres124]

Que bueno que un niño los acompañe eso es crear conciencia ❤ojalá todos viéramos de esta forma la vida ayudar a los demás desde Chile con mucho cariño 💕

[@Jennifer-1010]

Great job guys that was a job lot ,thanks for your continued hard work , 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@paquilo99]

Saludos desde España 🇪🇸🙋🏻‍♀️💙👶🏻🦭

[@hendriklurse6518]

Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@eugeniamalanga169]

Povere creature, grazie che ci siete voi. BRAVISSIMI!!! ❤

[@nicklager1666]

Nice attempt of trying to catch the pup Dylan. But 6 other pups helped.

[@haggielady]

Thanks to all of you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@user-rb3rz9pe8t]

여긴 South Korea입니다. 저 이쁜 아이들과 같은 지구에 살고 있어 넘 기뻐요. 더 많은 사람들이 이 채널을 접하기를 바랍니다.

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[@ilovealexo]

You guys must be very fit. Wonderful rescues 👏👏

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[@hab790]

Dylan is really learning the job well. He's good at it!

[@peg4x449]

If I know you, the missed seal will worry you until you find it and set it free. Love you all

[@patriot4usa]

Fantastic job, guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@LRBerry]

Fantastic to see those seals freed from their horrible entanglements.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@shalacarter5798]

Hi team! What an amazing group of rescues! Some of us say it and we’ll keep saying it that it sure seems like the recreational fisherman are tying those loops on purpose. I have watched videos about Snoek fishing and there are no loops tied. I have been fishing for freshwater fish for ever. Never tied a loop like this. Watched tons of videos of saltwater fishing. Never seen a loop tied like this.

[@janethompson2305]

​@karenwhaley8635 Yup, dastardly humans is 💯 right & SHAMEFUL.!! SHAMEFUL.!! 😢

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We do not believe these loops are deliberately tied to kill Cape fur seals, but they eventually do so. Fishermen have quicker and more effective ways to get rid of pinnipeds, especially at sea, where no one watches. Commercial fishing lines are often tied in loops on board fishing vessels to secure equipment or hang fish in the hold. Recreational fishing lines are stored on reels and naturally tend to loop once uncoiled. When they get tangled or knotted, anglers cut and discard them as they are unfortunately too cheap to be worth unravelling. Many studies show that fishing gear poses the greatest entanglement threat to marine wildlife. Fishing activities are inherently destructive and fully participate to the plastic crisis our oceans are now facing. We therefore encourage our viewers to stop eating seafood.

[@claytonbaker5858]

My heart goes out to the Seal's and the Team.. Crazy world.. So many think they own the world and can just do as they please throwing whatever wherever.. sickens me.. Stay Safe we care..

[@katiehettinger7857]

Dylan was so much help and on top of how to carry out the mission, you all must be so proud of him. 😉👍💙🕊

[@lisaproustresearch]

Dylan work is becoming increasingly masterful - such a lovely soul & wonderful addition to OCN!

[@Jane-dy1px]

What an amazing day. Good on you guys. ❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@dzintraberzina1927]

Im going to give a Nobelly bonus for saving animals.Thanks for Latvia!!!

[@Trash_Cat21]

It's amazing how you are able to spot these seals in all that traffic.

[@lynw.6140]

My admiration and respect for you people knows no bounds. I am 75 but if I ever have another life I will do something like this.

[@WickedBoo13]

My goodness Dylan is growing up😊 its beautiful to see him out there with you learning how to help keep these sea puppies safe from harm.

[@alessandrasussel9308]

Six young lives restored to their everyday life as it should always be in nature. All thanks to the amazing OCN group!🤗👏😇🙏

[@alenahawke475]

The first thing I watch on KZbin every morning is the newest video that OCN posts. This morning my cat, Poppy joined me to watch this video. Thank you OCN for all your hard work and flossing that seals teeth. Lol. 😊 I thank the Universe for people like you that help animals. Peace and love to everyone, from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.❤🦭🦭🦭❤️🙏🇺🇲 9:03

[@thulekovish8188]

Dylan is on a mission! Bravo and thank you, good men.

[@moo1388]

Yall make me cry!! I love what you do for those animals so much,, My heart wells up and the love comes out my eyes.

[@marieke3032]

That was hectic! Dylan is really carrying his weight, learning fast and from the best teachers he could ever have. I hope you caught up with the one that got away this time around. Thank you for taking us along for the run! 🌊🦭✂️🌍💙

[@siugomes1960]

Que Deus abençoe e Proteja a todos vocês ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@maramakesjournals2319]

Oh, that was a lot of wrestling. Lots of junk in the ocean there. I wish the fishermen were more careful, less thoughtless. Hey, Dylan, good work! You’ve become so confident, strong and fearless. He never hesitated to do what had to be done, and there was a good bit of gore. What a great kid!

[@scottkaiser8589]

Dylan definitely fits in well with the group.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Дякую за допомогу тюленям приємно бачити всим потрібна рука людини і які вони щасливі біжать в океан👐

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[@jeanine1410]

Thank you Team Ocean Conservation Namibia. Oh my goodness!

[@debrastone2198]

Love how Dylan is getting right in there & doing professional work with all you men!!!

[@user-wr5cn6kw7j]

Every single day they rescue seals from entanglements but still surprises me just how much litter is still in the ocean😮

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[@judyshelly77]

All of you are angels. You help the seals to live a another day. God bless all of you. Much love to all. Take and be safe.

[@gardengnome132]

That damn fishing line through his mouth, poor puppy! Thank you for all the rescues, Team OCN.

[@marybrown1539]

Wallys pup didnt seem to like it that he didnt say please first time when asking him to open his mouth😂. Thank you.x

[@cathy_p637]

I love seeing the rescues, but it breaks my heart to see the dead seals lying on the beach. STOP it humans, just stop it.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It is sad, yet perfectly normal, in colonies of tens of thousand pinnipeds to see dead bodies lying on the beach. Natural causes like predation, starvation and sickness prevent half the Cape fur seal pups to see year one. Older animals are also subject to diseases and injuries. We leave the dead bodies to the seabirds, jackals and hyenas.

[@gma2893]

It’s so sad what happens to these seals. Thankfully you come along and save them. You are all heroes to the seals. God bless all of you.

[@ungenerationed9022]

Thank you for sharing Dylan's training with us.

[@sprinklelee7098]

Thanks so much for the wonderful work you hero's do, it's so horrible seeing the wounds on these poor creatures. & it will be forever happening to wildlife. It pains me when think of all the ones who never get saved. But I am grateful for the ones you have saved 🙏 thank again ❤

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[@waffles3629]

What a busy day 😢. I'm glad you could help so many. Dylan has taken to rescues like a seal to water. ❤

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[@josephking6515]

For the young man learning his Father's trade. _Slow is quick and quick is fast._ One day that will make sense and on that day you will be very quick at cutting the entanglements from those poor animals. Keep up the great work you are doing! 👍👍

[@Notaavailable007]

The saddest thing is that all of those pup seals wouldn’t have made it if it hadn’t been for OCNs team.😢

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[@alina1850]

Ребята Вы молодцы спасиба за спасение животных

[@j4v4x]

That was a lot of seals + 1 flipper hug. Phew! Dylan showing off some skillz already, way to go Dylan! Thank you for all the lives saved today!! 💙🖤🤍

[@antonioaguilar4396]

Vosso trabalho na OC.N. é digna de todos o elogios.❤❤❤❤

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[@mnicholl93]

Amazing work Denzil but then when you run as fast as you do, I guess you need great eyesight 🧐🙌🏻 Great assists, Dylan. A trick I learned when the adrenaline is surging in emergency situations, that will be very similar to having so many rescues back to back: before you start the next task, take a deep breath first. It gives you a moment to run through in your mind what you are going to do, it also helps calm the effects that adrenaline is having on your heart rate & breathing letting you slow down a little but most importantly, also keeping you safe as that momentary pause, thinking through what you are going to do gives time to decide if that is the best approach & also if you're safe while doing it, all while taking a deep breath in then slowly letting it out. Stop, breathe, think, then act, it really works 👊🏻 Naude, the seal with the line around it's body & through its mouth looked like it had had a flossing issue! I noticed you were using your Leatherman then, before you mentioned about your tool wandering; have you considered adding something to your Raptor tools to keep them attached to you, like a lanyard, a retractable line like those used for ski passes or ID cards, or a curly wurly expanding clip (like the cord on old house phones to the handset- you can get them with pinch clips to hold them close to you when not in use. We use them on diving gear like cameras that we don't want to lose when getting in or out of the water when are hands are otherwise occupied), or even just a carabiner on your Raptors that you could clip on your clothing/gear harnesses once you've finished one rescue so you know where it is when you move on to the next seal, & the next? I'd gladly send some out if you think they'd help & can't easily get hold of them locally.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We prefer not having any lanyards as we borrow each others' tools all the time 🙂

[@fannycraddock99]

Firstly, excellent work from young Dylan. What a pro. Great job guys, so many lives saved. Naude, please wear your gloves at all times.

[@karenwhaley8635]

Sometimes need to feel what you are doing, looking for One glove off Naude is a pro!! 😊

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[@davwildstar930]

Really good work OCN Crew, just an other day to rescue the seals. I wish you the best for the future. Good weekend everyone. Peace.

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[@luisaferro9600]

Olá meus anjos do mar tá difícil um grande beijinho para todos vocês e que Deus abençoe vocês ❤️🙏🙏🌹🌹

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[@dbn52]

Well done you guys. Thank You

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[@theresehopkins1581]

You'll rescue the missed one.... you guys never give up.... ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊 Be more stubborn than your advisary!!! With OCN out there inspiring the world.... ocean pollution doesn't stand a chance!!! 😊❤ Never give up!!

[@thatcarlchick7655]

Bless Naude's heart for believing the seal would understand "Open"

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

Incredible job Team OCN❣ I'm sure that everyone considers Dylan a skilled member of the team by now.🤗 You all rescued those poor entangled seals that needed your help. So impressive. Thank you so much. Much ❤ to you all❣

[@noraleestone2859]

Dylan is not skilled. Tony was directing him the whole time. He will learn, eventually, but in the meantime, the seals are not receiving the very best intervention.

[@karenwhaley8635]

Experts at work!! Love you fellas getting new recruits So grateful for the work that you're doing Thank you OCN 😊

[@narelleravesi4993]

So great to see Dylan in the thick of the action,great work 🙏❤️

[@roelien7779]

Ouch😢ouch😢 thank you for saying sorry to each one of them caught in this horrible snares! We admire and appreciate your dedication and help for them❤

[@denisezuk5255]

Yow! It's sad that there is so many in one group. Excellent job guys 😊

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[@luciasouza3098]

Vocês são fantásticos ❤

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

WHAT a run!!! You guys are so fast and have the best eyes! THANK you ALL for saving all these seals!

[@ladyj9330]

The embedded knot was hard to watch. I am so glad Antoine did not just assume recapture as it would have spelled the end of this seal's life. Thank you team OCN for all you do.

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

I am still waiting for buying many T shirts with the picture of my favorite team in front ,Kat said she will look into it ,God bless you all

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[@brianofphobos8862]

Great saves!

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