Baby Seal Trapped in Kitchen Strainer!

At first, the rescue run seemed a lost cause - all rescuers had lost sight of their targets. But Tony had found a different seal with a deep cut caused by fishing line around his neck, and he grabbed him by the hind flipper. It was very deep and had caused severe discomfort and pain. The entanglement had to be removed with pliers.
In the meantime, Naude found a seal with a new kind of entanglement around his neck, and he dragged it along to check for other entanglements. He showed Wally another seal with yellow fishing line, and Wally ran off to grab the net as the seal was too big to be caught by hand.
While Naude assisted Antoine with his seal, Wally "The Seal Whisperer" guarded the other two entangled seals in their respective nets.
Wally's seal had a big ball of snoek fishing line wrapped around his body, including his mouth. The rescuers had to be very careful to avoid getting bitten.
The third seal proved to be the most unusual entanglement of the day: a stainless steal kitchen strainer. They were very lucky that they could simply pull it off his head. Without OCN's help, the seal would have suffocated or starved soon. All three of them. 🦭
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[@tamlynhart]

I absolutely LOVE how Tony talks to the seals! 😍And I marvel at the people of OCN! Their dedication and selflessness to those beautiful animals is truly admirable.

[@rangerpartners1971]

Absolutely, TH! They can't translate our words, but they can hear the music - the emotional tone - within the words. That, some petting & the firm but gentle hands for immobilization let them know there is no bad intention. I SO want to volunteer doing this for a week!

[@terryzolnik1204]

Yes, the compassion and love and tenderness in Tony’s voice melts my heart. And boy can those guys run! Awesome work!❤

[@sandrareinbaha8279]

Beautiful!

[@bertram_oredrock]

You guys are true humanitarians. You are becoming more and more experienced with capturing, removing the entanglements, and releasing the pups with as little stress as possible. Your efforts provide excellent viewing. Thanks.

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Oh my goodness I almost spat my coffee when Antione said too bling Bling for you. Thanks gents another awesome rescue 🦭

[@mjremy2605]

My god, a strainer! Dump NOTHING in the ocean. Even harmless kitchen objects become harmful. So glad you freed these seal pups! They were suffering. Amazing rescues. I love Antoine's cute talk to the pups, so sweet. It has a very calming effect on them. THANK YOU GUYS!!!!!

[@christinebirch7906]

Antoine is right, seals don't need bling! Or any other decoration for that matter. Well done all on another great rescue.

[@nalvanalva1270]

E haja fôlego pra cuidar desses fofos

[@patriciakunz1198]

How many times can we say thank you to the team??? Thank you for all your dedicated work.

[@lilapeterson9585]

These guys are my heroes. I hate to see the poor pups in distress, but it's extremely satisfying to see them free and on their way back to the water.

[@ericgoodman6342]

You guys are hero wish I was young enough to help. You men inspire me. Keep up the great work

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That inspires us, thank you!

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Well a kitchen strainer is one of the oddest items so far! I'm so glad that you found him as that would eventually have killed him. Thank you so much Naude, Antoine and Wally for what you do 💖💖💖

[@manyukovapolina9698]

Со слезами на глазах! Какие Вы молодцы! Не оставляете бедных животных в беде! Ведь это была бы мучительная медленная смерть! На эти раны смотреть больно! Дай Вам Бог здоровья и успехов в Вашем деле!

[@inquisite472]

❤exactly ,well said,i allmost feel their pain..

[@user-ul9fl3sk1y]

Побежал а спасибо сказать. Спасибо Вам ребята за всех спасенных.

[@lisaleggett52]

A kitchen strainer, this is ridiculous! Well done Wally hanging on to two seals. I just love how kind & caring you all are to each seal you rescue. Another three fantastic rescues. xx

[@dianateague4252]

Thank you all for what you do. Such an amazing job rescuing them and caring so much for what you all do. 🥰🥰

[@Primalxbeast]

Tony is great at sweet talking seals, but I don't know how well, "Hey chunky" goes over with the ladies. 😀

[@ad4msk74]

lol!

[@Hadewijch_]

One might bite him in the balls for that one day 🤣

[@LambieSamba]

I have the feeling Toni has no problem with the ladies, probably lining up to have him remove the elastic of their panties, feeling too tight around him and his sweet talk.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Tell a woman she is beautiful 1000 times, and she will never remember. Tell a woman she is chunky one time, and she will always remember. Because an elephant never forgets.

[@lisaboolee]

I think Chunky, for Seals, is a Preferred description!!... 🤪🐾🐾🥰

[@Hindrenaline]

"Too bling bling for you" 😂 trop sympathique, you guys are amazing. True Heroes ❤

[@melissawarfield]

Another GREAT rescue for Antoine, Wally and Naude 😁😁😁. These rescues are definitely needed. Thank you a thousand times over and more. The OCN team never knows what they'll find wrapped around the seals.

[@bayarsurenundarmaa7031]

Mongolia 🇲🇳 we love you 😍 ❤ ♥ 💜 💕 💖 God blessing you ❤ 💖 💕 🙏

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

Kudos to all three, but especially to Wally for holding down two pups at once.🤗🎉

[@scottscott232]

Absolutely fantastic work gents. The look of relief on the pup's face when that strainer was removed is so gratifying.

[@franceshorton918]

I agree Scott, and yet there are plenty of people who don't know, or don't believe, that animals have feelings! 😮

[@jasminefazza1395]

I used to dream about changing the world when I was little. Those guys are literally living my dream. Thank you for doing what you do 🙏🏼❤️

[@FredzSlotsnStuff]

Shame on People for throwing their Garbage in the ocean. Thank you Guys for Being the Great Role Models that you are!

[@billrobbins5874]

You all have ALOT of energy and stamina!

[@shivajitheboss6661]

You also do it in indirect way

[@elainephleps4705]

Cruise ships and military do it every day it needs too stop.

[@jewlzgoldstein6]

I cut up and shred everything that goes into recycling in hopes it won’t some day injure an animal or bird. THANKS GUYS!!!!!

[@cody181818]

people arent throwing it in the ocean its you and me and everyone in the world. we throw away are garbage and are governments and country's ship that garbage to 3rd world impoverished country's that have no way of dealing with the trash and no resources to process it and then it ends up in the ocean cuz its easier to throw it there then to deal with it. so its the 1st world country s pawning there trash to 3rd world country's and in return they throw it in the ocean. so its all are faults. and no one dose anything about it. sure few bucks here n there to charity and a fell good video here in there may clear a concision here and there make ya fell better about ur self. but in the end nothing matters. theres land masses of waste and plastic the size of Texas floating in the ocean all over.

[@saradadude]

Three more heroic saves!! Thank you for your hard work and for caring so much.

[@melaniepoling2068]

We hear about pollution in the oceans and the devastating effect it is having on our ocean life. But then we go about our every day lives and forget about it because we feel helpless not knowing what to do. You are doing something!!! Thank you so much for all that you’re doing. And with these videos you make us aware of this huge problem that needs to be remedied.

[@EarthChild-bj5tr]

I've been watching these videos everyday for a week now and I just want to say you guys give me so much hope in a weary world.

[@OnlyKaerius]

"Too bling bling for you." LOL Great work guys!

[@LBrobie]

5:19 that's so cute how Tony gives him a little head scratch. :)

[@user-ho5qe1qk9y]

НИЗКИЙ ВАМ ПОКЛОН РЕБЯТА...ДАЙ БОГ ВАМ ЗДОРОВЬЯ...СПАСИБО ВАМ БОЛЬШОЕ..

[@NomadRepublic]

The crap that winds up on these seals is depressing and completely avoidable on our end. These guys are my heroes.

[@angiediblasi8648]

Such cute baby seals ...... God Bless You 🙏 all for saving these beautiful .... wonderful & amazing creatures 💕💕💕💕

[@miminowak7446]

I am ashamed at seeing this....... it's heartbreaking..... thank you for doing this hard work your whole Team is amazing

[@deecapetown]

I also feel shame .... We humans are a filthy, destructive species - but we pride ourselves on being so superior and clever.

[@thorlo1278]

You guys are absolutely awesome! I love watching you save these poor babies from all this trash in the Ocean. You guys deserve a medal each. May each of you be blessed.

[@user-qo5ie7iz2b]

천사들 감사합니다 화이팅 입니다. 조심하시고 건강해야 합니다 ❤❤❤

[@JL11775]

Well done guys! A kitchen strainer on that last pup? Poor thing. You guys are heroes! Thank you!

[@jackelss5853]

probs the least bad thing i've seen so far at least it was able to be pulled off

[@CherylPix62]

Thank God they were able to see the pup with it, and remove it before the pup grew more!

[@user-fy2dl4nx7y]

Какое удовольствие смотреть на людей, которые делают добро. После всей грязи интернета.

[@tonywalters66]

Don’t you just love the moment the seals are released, untangled and then hurtle towards the sea. Makes me smile every time. Great work fellas.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It is our favourite part as well!

[@runningamok]

Oh, my goodness! This is a ***** *Five Star Rescue.* The best _seven minutes_ I've spent so far this summer! These three rescues were SO rewarding to watch -- especially the one with the strainer. _How AWESOME it must've felt to have that thing pulled off!_ Also, crazy things happening in S. Africa ... may the good Lord watch over you and your families in this crisis. Crazy stuff in America too. So much chaos! Stay safe, Seal Guardians.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

Someone needs to find the seal that had the safety helmet strap a few months ago and tell him he lost the title. Weirdest entanglement award now goes to this fella.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Cameroon soccer jersey is up there too in the overachievers category.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

@@CallieMasters5000 I almost forgot about him! I was just so impressed that he managed to do the clasp up on that helmet strap and put it on the right way, that my memory went straight to him.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

@niels lund Special props to that fella- wearing a face mask when you don't have ears takes skill.

[@mantailuaa]

The dog leash is in the collection too.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

@@mantailuaa Yes! Who even knew they had pets?!

[@marieslabbert6009]

That is an industrial quality sieve. Surely thrown into the sea from a ship's kitchen. 😔 Thank you for relieving him of this. 💞💞💞

[@andreaelsassersauer628]

Was ihr da macht ist wunderbar ,eigentlich ohne Worte. Leider wird man es niemals ändern das diese armen Tiere nicht sich in Netze ,Schnüren,Haken verwickeln werden.Ich bin sehr stolz auf euch. Das ihr es immer wieder versucht. 🥰❤

[@ritaschmidt1146]

Ich schließe mich hier mit den Worten an. Diese Arbeit,kann man nicht genug danken. Wenn ich keine 70 Jahre und so fit und schnell wie die Männer und Frauen wäre, würde ich mithelfen. Hier zählt jede Hand.😊❤

[@andreaelsassersauer628]

@@ritaschmidt1146 Da hast du recht.Das schaffe ich körperlich leider nicht mehr.Aber man kann gar nicht genug danken.

[@tatiananuzhna519]

Спасибо родные!

[@annsmith4739]

Thank god you guys are helping these beautiful animals

[@paulroberts3639]

This should be a priority for funding for every country. But it is left to small dedicated groups.

[@Luzitanium]

because according to human nature, when it became very big groups it can corrupt like greenpeace and others big associations and ONGs, which were supposed to do what they preach instead of provocking it to make their point.

[@sandy-quimsrus]

Been keeping an eye out for seals with entanglements here in South Australia when I go fishing but to be honest I haven't seen a single one. There is a wildlife number to ring if I do see one though. Gives me heart.

[@ericgoodman6342]

Why is doing the right thing so difficult for the wealthy

[@lordhydromage6614]

@@ericgoodman6342 what are they supposed to do and why is it their problem. Naude is not wealthy they get about 3000 per month from patreon and what ever you tube pays them ...its takes someone to do the work like them ...not everything is the fault of nor the responsibility of people who succeeded in breaking out beyond a burger flipper or waiter job. ...the fishermen are not rich and the oil workers are middle class at best....its everyones responsibility ...as in yours too,.

[@Alexandra-pd6on]

@@lordhydromage6614 he said the wealthy, are you blind?

[@halfbenjaminmarshall7134]

You guys are a great team working together and keeping the pups calm especially Antonio, He always has a gentle conversation with the pups🤗

[@lornahardin4563]

These guys sure get into trouble, thanks to the uncaring fisherman. And heartfelt thanks to the OCN Crew, you guys are the tops.

[@tuchnayacell]

Wow, it was intense. Thank you very much!!!

[@coletteingino5791]

Thank you for helping these seals, you guys are doing a great job.

[@cvetliipopkova6154]

Ребята вы чудо! Как в таком большом стаде можно увидеть что кто то с леской или сеткой.Благодарю вас люди с большой буквы.

[@nikkisnyder8863]

I love watching you all save those seals and love to hear you talk with them. So cute. Thanks for all you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😊 thank you

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you so much for helping them ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@paquilo99]

🙋🏻‍♀️😃

[@morninboy]

Those seals should band together and give you guys some sort of award. Good work

[@steviefox6646]

Did Tony actually say, "Too much, bling, bling for you!"? Hysterical!!! Thank you for my Gert lush for the day! Love, Stevie QUEEN Creek, AZ

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yeah 😅 😂 Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@maggieturner32]

You guys are incredible! If all humans had the heart , love and respect that you have for our fellow creatures on this earth, it truly would be a much better world. Thank you soooo much for all that you do.

[@oalfernandes]

Wow! It was a productive day. Congratulations to all of you

[@GenieGenie65]

3 terrific rescues - thank you all so much for helping these pups ❣️

[@lindag2478]

With all that you have seen seals getting tangled up in, you know it’s something crazy when you hear “weird entanglement of the day!” Excellent work as always!

[@user-ve3ev2ds8v]

Ребята, спасибо за ваши добрые дела.

[@waynepowell7743]

Pup was enjoying that little neck rub after the strainer came off.

[@FnLn55]

Team OCN - hard working crew - that garbage was pathetic - great rescues!

[@ellizaarahim]

The OCN guys are total stars, thank you for your dedication to the seal! That Kitchen strainer is truly such a weird entanglement. Also noticed that Antoine despite his latest close call with a seal still can't resist giving each and every merpup a little scritch on the forehead before they scoot back into the sea!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching!

[@redbed1604]

I'm so glad that we have people like these! Great work.

[@elledaniels3176]

You are my heroes. Saving here so I can help support you there.

[@lindac6032]

That first pup with the thin string was so darn cute!😍 Thanks to Wally for literally watching Antoine's back. 👍👏🌊💙

[@HuseyinSahin-rx9zb]

Thank you for helping these animals.

[@sunshinepatsoph4219]

Speechless. A colander. Poor puppy. We ❤ rescuers.

[@hunszaszist]

That was some intense teamwork, good job guys! No seals left behind!

[@traida111]

He could have bit wally, he instead he was like: I LIKE THESE GUYS. I would put this video in my top 10 of all time videos and I've watched them all 5:20

[@id10t98]

i agree, and the way Wally turned the seal to the water so it could run off and see the ocean was really impressive!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

@@id10t98 They are so sensitive and thoughtful with every seal.

[@jaynekittycat9252]

Thanks guys for helping these beautiful seals. ❤❤❤🇬🇧

[@brendatajik6150]

Gives new meaning to the phrase, "everything but the kitchen sink"! Today was a great example of OCN team work. _You all rock!_ 🥰🦭🌊

[@js7246]

What a team. You guys are awesome. Bless you all. 💖

[@BradiKal61]

i like how these guys are alert for a group that might come up from behind and possibly attack

[@psychominded3243]

I think Fridays video taught them an important lesson!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I've never seen rescue attempts like this! There are teeth coming at them from front, back, and sides!!! All the while they are trying to stay lazer-focused on their target and other potentials!!!

[@wordreet]

Yep! Antoine got a snout up the bum yesterday!!!!!!!!!!

[@zorkmid1083]

Really fortunate that most of those seals are non-aggressive.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

@@zorkmid1083 It only takes one.

[@jennylynn1947]

Thank you for your dedication to help these seals. ♥️

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

Great job on saving all three entangled seals,also good y'all have a great day.

[@jerilynrobertson646]

Too bling, bling for you. 😂 Love it❣️

[@Dudeman9339]

You guys had your hands full with these three. Great juggling act, everyone!

[@charlenebrowning7949]

I have enjoyed watching these guys save these helpless animals. These guys should be rewarded for their ongoing hardwork and effort to save these seals from their tremendous suffering.

[@wendyh3891]

Thank the Lord I recycle every piece of plastic, tins, glass, so hope when handed over it goes to the right place & not the dump or the ocean! ❤ Thank you for all you do for these precious seals! ❤ from Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape South Africa 🇿🇦

[@johnboydTx]

A kitchen strainer? That's got to be the first one! 🤦😱 Well done and good job 🤠👍💙✌👏👏

[@lesterfalcon1350]

Cases just keep coming, Great job Wally on spotting the line, and the MMA hold. Thanks guys.

[@elenagoncharova7264]

Боже, как хорошо, что Вы есть! Спасибо Вам, дорогие! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ollieox9181]

I watch your channel every day. I happily donated twice last summer. It's a good fix to see humanity at work. Thanks again, guys.

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 👏👏 Bravo…great work…Thank You 💗💗

[@kellycarter2497]

Wow. Your team is prepared for everything. Great job team.

[@triciac1019]

You guys run like the wind and are so very skilled! Such heroes!

[@juliemclean4818]

Naude Antoine and Wally you are superstars. All the human waste making our wildlife suffer is so sad and unnecessary. Thank you for your kindness and dedication❤❤❤.

[@michaelrodway7816]

Bizarre! Brilliant! Great teamwork, Guys.

[@TheKrisg50]

Hectic morning! Well done.

[@inquisite472]

Love you guys for loving and acting..this is true love,❤thank you,so much🦦🦭🐬🐋🐳🦈🪼

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Great work well done thank you for saving these innocent seals bless your heart

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

Great and wonderful work brothers ❤️❤️❤️❤️ u all's coordinated team work is astonishing ...and i feel very grateful to see this

[@cynthialeyva5122]

I love Wally’s voice! You all continue with your heroic deeds!

[@mollysmart7468]

Just a couple words for you guy's!!! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!! LOVE YOU!! LOVE WHAT YOU DO!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

[@almacrisp2259]

Toni's little chunky seal takes one step forward and two back good work guys I never get tired of watching this channel god bless you all

[@scatteredsightings]

Excellent!

[@ronnieroo227]

The things they get tangled up in are unbelievable, l wouldn't believe it if l didn't see it. Great job guys 👍😉🌊

[@s.t.browne5477]

So MANY pups entangled - THANKU SO MUCH, > for their rescue!!!

[@denkercarmelita9765]

Thank you guys for saving the poor creatures. God bless you. 😍 😍

[@bobuncle8704]

God bless you guys, keep you safe, and give you strength to Cary on your amazing work. Amen

[@colleenforrest7936]

Glad strainer slipped off and you didn't have to cut it. That would have been a challenge!

[@dwlopez57]

They might have had to use bolt cutters like they did one other time

[@dlmsarge8329]

So impressed by your dedication and skill in saving these pups!

[@allanmarshall4582]

You guys deserve some sort of award. For the wonderful rescue work you all do.