Rescued Seal Waits for His Buddy's Rescue

[@toscadonna]

Seal rescue and beach cleaning should be Olympic sports. When are we gonna care about real issues? Y’all just saved 6 lives! That’s amazing. This is what should be rewarded with time, effort, and money.

[@stephanieb7311]

Agree 100% with you.

[@lorewilhelm9182]

I wish that the trillions of dollars that are spent on climate change would instead go to cleaning up the oceans. I think the fanatic climate change business is a scam. It's about making people miserable and poor while a few people get rich from it. The climate is always changing as it has done since the earth was formed. We could spend the money on some sort ocean cleaning system. These animals and so many that live in the oceans are suffering today.

[@Echo81Rumple83]

When the proletarians overthrow the bourgeoisie.

[@wmanad8479]

They certainly get their wind-sprints in

[@JW-uq9yt]

Well said.

[@gidget8717]

That last little one, breaks your heart limping toward the water. 💔 Thank you for giving him a chance to live. 🥰

[@gunwu9084]

Ah, how he looked to the rescuers in fear, I felt so happy when he used the flipper again.

[@donnaezell2161]

The surprise and immediate heartache to see the severity of his wounded flipper... BUT thanks to OCN, he now has a fighting chance. Gratitude and blessings.

[@silkebohde-rath1130]

I hope the wound will heal quickly 🙏🙏 thank you for your help 😘😘😘🥰💖💞💝💕

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

8:17

[@Tiadaghton37]

That little one brought tears to my eyes. 😢 Thank you, team - you’re the best in the history of ever!

[@yspegel]

Happy you guys help as much seals you can but it makes me sad there are so many. Apart from other animals, suffering from our waste....

[@Smoothboxnailer]

Hats off, you guys are really good at helping these amazing creatures. The seals & this human thank you for your good deeds!

[@LakotaCat]

The "buddies for life" run off in different directions. LOL. They were probably sick of each other's conversations by then. (thanks for saving them!)

[@shirleystephen8245]

I have noticed dogs and cats as well as some of the wildlife Are getting smarter, s perhaps some day the seals will catch on that the rescuers are there to help them.

[@sqlexp]

I'm amazed at the wildlife's lack of intelligence to free themselves while being so sociable. They can't even help each other.

[@replyedithongkong9030]

6:33 the little one fight back to save his buddy😂

[@pweter351]

We are such a curse on this planet Thanks for helping these innocent animals

[@NinaforRoxy]

We are. The only think wrong with this planet is humanity . Thank goodness for those who spend their lives helping where they can

[@dianaceliz3096]

I hope fishers and all humans be more empaths and respectful to nature and wildlife soon 😩. Thank you for saving those lovely creatures 🙏🏻🌟🌷🍀💜

[@Tina-qp7py]

I'm in awe of these guys who help the seals. It's such hard work. They have to be in great shape to run after the seals, catch them and then hold them while they cut the fish lines or nets off. Until I watched these videos I didn't know anyone cared. Thank you for helping the planet's wildlife.

[@lavinapoppleton1396]

The entire team is caring, compassionate and works so well together! You are all awesome!

[@j4v4x]

"What an intense run" indeed... and an intense 9 minutes of many emotions for us. Brand new gillnet? My blood boils! Half a flipper torn off? Imagine walking around with a half-severed arm. This is their reality, thanks to us humans. Bless you, Team OCN, for being one saving grace of humanity 💙🖤🤍

[@luhole]

I am so thankful you saved that last one especially, and the pair in the net - that would have been absolute agony for them! I can't even begin to image the pain they were in.

[@sachiperez]

not only are they doing such great and kind work, but sharing it here brings immense joy to all of us. they are trying to take over the 'good karma' market!

[@marigeobrien]

Wow! While I'm sure it seemed like the first of those two that were tied together was "waiting" for his friend but I suspect he was simply so used to them being entangled together, it felt strange to be free for the first few moments. And that last poor baby... it almost seemed like he was in real pain when he limped off. His flipper might have been numb from being entangled. It did seem like he could use it though. One blessing animals have is that they heal much faster than humans. Between that and the salt water he should be fine in a day or two.

[@helenabiesma5560]

we can only say thank you for this live changing action for the puppies and grumpy was there too love the show

[@rasheedaali8004]

Although they have wounds they plod on… animals are amazing in this way… they hurt but yet they must hunt however possible to eat to survive… it’s beautiful one waited for the other, their instinct of fight or flight lowers to wait for each other… plus Tony has the voice. 😂 Once again we see you guys going all out for those furry babies… Thank you Naude and Tony… The marine environment need’s OCN to keep up the work of trying to get the word out there, that whatever we toss in the sea has the potential to maim and kill…

[@franceshorton918]

So good to see those young ones saved, hope the seal with the damaged flipper can heal up ok. I think seals are fairly tough creatures, hope this one is as well. Mighty thanks, OCN Greetings from Auckland New Zealand ❤

[@RP-ks6ly]

Kinda sad that running into a pack blind yields this many entanglements and saves, but here we are. Great work boys. When you guys sit down for dinner exhausted, dirty and worn out, you can drink a cold beer knowing that your days' work truly made a difference.

[@rileyhalls9301]

So kind - please stay in good shape to continue your great work! Those fishing need to (at the least) do better at not letting this happen .

[@scottoftheworld]

"There's a Julius in there" made me smile. Almost 4 years since you finally rescued Julius, and you're still referring to him. Thanks for all of your efforts over the years.... keep up the great work!

[@gladysedgell2410]

Busy busy morning. I love how the one seal waited for his buddy to be set free. The last seal had a nasty wound, but now the healing starts. Thank you Naude and Tony.♥️🦭🌊✂️

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

8:17 timestamp for anyone who is curious

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@tullochmacdonald4245]

He not only waited, he protected him too.

[@samsonian]

@@tullochmacdonald4245some SEALrious ride-or-die bruddas!!

[@dianemoonstone4715]

👍👏👏👏💕

[@barbll000]

So many seals that I had trouble keeping up just watching! Thank you so much for helping them be free to live.

[@jlalbee]

I've watched a hundred of these videos. They never get old.

[@msannthrope1863]

Oh my goodness. The suffering is inconceivable.

[@613YY]

One of the dynamic duos within the OCN team. In truth each pairing is a dynamic duo.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@susanpitt4742]

Astonishing! You are all amazing. I am saddened that such a task is necessary, but so relieved that you are there to help. Thank-you.

[@theheartland1861]

quite a few seals needing attention. the last seal that was released with the hurt front flipper. get well real soon little one. great work guys, you're doing magnificent work 👍👍

[@metalsoda4539]

Brilliant work as usual lads, and you kept the camera on the seal as it entered the ocean. A good end to the video.

[@DRayL_]

WOW! All the words necessary for this one!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@margaretanderson6924]

That was an amazing run w/ just 2 people! Thank you for taking care of these beautiful, playful creatures ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@lanapeterzon9055]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the long form vids. Love the action. Love the variety. Love the guys chaos and coordination.

[@Samshomecookeddesign]

Would it take very long for the seal’s injuries to heal? That last seal, poor thing was obviously in a lot of pain. What you all do to save these them is amazing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Cape fur seals thrive in their natural habitat, away from humans, and seawater acts as a very efficient wound cleaner. Thus far, we have never encountered a dead fur seal with the scar of a previous entanglement. It might unfortunately happen, but we believe our success rate is very high.

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

Man. I love these guys. They have to be in great physical shape.

[@effkay3691]

Do you think they are as fit as they should be? I run 10k and I don’t pant like that

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

@@effkay3691 There's a big difference between long distance running and sprinting at full speed, over a short distances. Plus, you don't have to wrestle & capture potentially dangerous, frightened, injured, wild animals, under the stress of not letting them get away, while you're pacing yourself on your 10K trot (which is not at full speed).

[@effkay3691]

@@Anthony-zt1zs Fair enough but they are seals not reeboks

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

@@effkay3691 Wild Aminal are most aggressive when injured & threatened. Which is what resurers face nearly 100% of the time. Seals are slippery & have very sharp teeth & powerful jaws. Plus, they always have to sprint in sand & shallow beach waters, wearing cameras & rescue equipment. Please give these people the conditioning credit they deserve.

[@effkay3691]

@@Anthony-zt1zs I do give them credit. Stop being so defensive. I just commented on the heavy panting. KZbin channels put their lives out there then get all nervous when there’s a bit of comment or judgement.

[@grahamsoar]

Lekker guys, goodstuff!!😉👍🏻

[@_harbinjer]

not every seal can be saved but it makes a difference for every one of them that is

[@nothing-jg7fw]

Oh you never cease to amaze me how you care so much for these lovely creatures. Thank you so much.

[@patriot4usa]

Fantastic work, guys. Such a shame that there is so much garbage in the ocean there.

[@LiamWakefield]

Everywhere. It's just more immediately obvious there because of the large seal colonies. 😢

[@Mcat7101]

​@@LiamWakefieldVery true, sadly😢

[@patriot4usa]

@@LiamWakefield You don't see that amount of garbage in the ocean here in America. Not sure about everywhere else.

[@yoichirengiil6007]

You guys are doing a fantastic job and I enjoy watching the videos. I am watching from Guam.

[@dittohead7044]

Wow. What an amazing rescue of so many pups. ❤

[@sandrawilks6783]

OMG you are definitely getting a work out with the running you do just amazing well done Thank you for saving their lives is the netting getting less you are seeing or more each day Watching from Western Australia 🇦🇺 🦘

[@jennyohara4011]

You guys are so Awesome!

[@tricianilsson6870]

❤❤❤Thank you for the work you do. God bless you

[@l.faraday8767]

Wonderful catches. You’re the best! 😎🇨🇦😎

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@user-gz1hu5px1z]

You people are the best of humanity,breaks my heart to see the suffering of these innocent creatures.

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

What a hectic rescue session! Naude and Antoine worked busy 🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🏃‍♂🏃‍♂. Luck, you escaped the bite, where the two sales was in one entanglement. Poor fellow, the fin was cracked 🥺, i hope it will heal soon ❤‍🩹❤. Thank you so much for saving these seals, Naude and Antoine ❣💯

[@bmwgary]

Huge day, major saves! Incredible job Naude & Tony 🙌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@808bAler]

I love seeing the evolution of your gear, over time. Those nets are are more robust, more varied tools for detangling and clipping the little nets together is pure genius!

[@evangelieabs]

You are real angels guys…thanks for what you are doing ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@luciebrisson5881]

Going in blind, no pre-identified target, and still ending up with multiple rescues. It's wonderful for all the seals you saved and at the same time, I found it sad there were so many in need of help. Thank you OCN.

[@user-nr0ai19chk6d8]

And unfortunately it also shows how many seals and other marine creatures are in trouble with our trash, if even in a random spot there are so many entangled ones

[@cindymorose6673]

@@user-nr0ai19chk6d8So sad that they know there will be so many that need help.

[@KuraMad2000]

unfortunately that's just how much crap they're getting tangled up in, when there's guaranteed to be at least one tangled.

[@Kuklapolitan]

"We were tied together for so long I cannot leave my friend behind now!" Thanks to YOU we can run together for life! We don't speak your language but we'd like to say...Danke Schoen, Grazie, Gracias, Merci Beaucoup Mes Amies and we hope you know how much we 💗💗💗 YOU! Oh, MY! His flipper is cut and injured. Thank God you were able to release him and hopefully he will heal...CHEERS!

[@kareyreuben3869]

What a great run! Thank you, OCN crew.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

0:12 "We're going in a bit blind, but we've got five nets between us, ready to tackle whatever comes our way." - such a commendable attitude, followed up by an intense, but wholesome rescue operation. Very well done.

[@jrtime228]

"When you have a strong enough why, you can overcome any how."

[@kathytang98]

Chasing those seals 🦭 and have to run fast to help them is not easy tho....thank you guys ❤

[@debraruffindesign8720]

You guys are awesome!!! Thank you for what you do!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year.

[@debraruffindesign8720]

@@OceanConservationNamibia it's incredibly sad situation for sure, but it's not lost on me that every day in the same time it took for me to sit on my bum in my easy chair and watch your videos, you were actually out there saving lives. What you do matters to those seals. It matters to the whole cycle of life in the ocean. It matters to all of us. And maybe more of us will get up and do what we can in our own places. Every time I watch your videos I am silently sending all of you my love and best wishes to stay safe and well and strong in your heroic efforts in saving all those you can.

[@alwennafairburn9485]

More, much more must be done to educate ALL seamen if the dangers throwing their unwanted gear overboard. Posters, leaflets, lectures etc etc. Thank you for the wonderful work you do 💖

[@robmorgan1214]

I love this channel! Seals are the loveable angry derps of the sea

[@susanconroy7911]

U r SUCH good guys!

[@Prelooker]

Loved this long Sunday video ♥Stuck using glasses around the clock, I really admire your sight, guys, and how you spot the entangled seals from miles away. 👀 🦭

[@fespa]

I know your feet were in danger there, but I had to laugh went that puppy came to his friend's rescue. Great job, as always.

[@the_undead]

Depending on what they're wearing, they weren't in any real danger. I suspect standard fake leather work boots would be able to fend off the bite from a seal pup and if not fend it off, make it dramatically less painful

[@childofcascadia]

Their bite power and dentition is similar to a similar sized cat. I wouldnt want to get bit by one, even a baby.

[@brigitkarlsen4294]

Wow guys epic work …on their behalf … super thanx…!!!💕

[@dougefresh133]

You guys really hustle. I appreciate all of your hard work and energy expended towards helping the Cape Fur Seals. It's sad to see the devastating harm that abandoned fishing lines, hooks, and nets give to these beautiful creatures.

[@Kokeil39]

Ein richtig erfolgreicher Tag für uns alle als mitfühlende Tierfreunde. Die beste Rettung war die Verstrickung. Ob sie denn Kumpels bleiben, die zwei kleinen niedlichen Kerle. Rührend wie das Kerlchen auf seinen Kumpel gewartet hat. OCN - Team, ihr seid so gut, es geht mir richtig unter die Haut. Ich grüße Euch aus Germany.

[@pakkelly]

You guys are absolute studs! Great work.

[@stephanieb7311]

Yesterday i think you had a video with the comments turned off and i panicked thinking you might turn them off permanently. I love commenting on your channel because you guys actually respond to me alot so thankyou.❤

[@Mcat7101]

I don't know too much about the workings of the YT algorithm but, like you, I try to comment, as I understand the algorithm gets a boost. I put my comment for yesterday's video on the previous one in the hope that it would count🤔 I love it when OCN gets a chance to reply to comments (not just mine, everybody's), but know that their time must be limited bearing in mind the number of subscribers and comments.

[@stephanieb7311]

@@Mcat7101 👍

[@MANUELGARCIA-q8r]

Gooooood job

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@atruefreethinker1944]

wow... you guys do good work, but this one was drastically important. a choking and a fin being severed.

[@selmah1704]

Bravo guys! An intense run as Naude said! Thanks for saving so many at once go! ❤

[@paquilo99]

Saludos para todos desde España 🇪🇸🙋🏻‍♀️💙🧒🏻🦭🦭🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@CrowPal]

An action-packed, breathless rescue, from start to finish. Well done guys, great work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@johnmcque4813]

WOW! Just the two of you saved a lot of seals, nice job, and for every one saved multiplies, in my mind you are all angels.😇😇

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@ironthornkoncepts]

You guys are beautiful... Thanx for helping those helpless creatures! Just beautiful! ✌️😎👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@charlotte-m5d]

God bless you guys for the work you do. True angels on earth.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! While we’re deeply committed to helping the seals, we know our work is just a small part of a much bigger battle. Our rescues highlight the urgent need to address the root causes of ocean pollution-like our reliance on single-use plastics and the gaps in law enforcement and recycling efforts. By sharing these stories, we hope to inspire real change that goes beyond treating the symptoms and starts tackling the problem at its source.

[@marydurham5976]

You Two Are True Earth🌎Angels😇… Love You Both & Everyone At…. #OceanConservationNamibia! 🙏💙🇺🇸🌎🙏💙🇺🇸🌎🙏💙

[@Belle-nihilator]

Such great work!!! ❤❤❤

[@swansong5263]

This team must dream the sweetest dreams! Kindness, compassion and dexterity Knowing that you eased the suffering of these Dear animals. The two tied together? Now how did they Manage that? The cut that eased the stranglehold Must have brought immense relief. The last one send a shiver down my back. No bleeps for me though when you mentioned The dreaded gill net, the air was blue! Thanks team, you are all my heroes.

[@antoniomontana2020]

We love you. Thank you so much.

[@Gretchen-vh9xt]

You sure get your cardio workout. My goodness. Great job. Thank you.

[@traveller6744]

All the rescuers are in top condition wauwie, hads of for all of you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 So sad to see so many pups/seals are entangled in these horrible lines/ropes.

[@HazelLogan-w2h]

What a brilliant job you do. These seals are so lucky to have been given a second chance by you fellas. 🙂. So cute the wee pup waited for his mate before heading off to the sea 🦭 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ToMPaSHKoV]

To one of these creatures who have been saved from a grim death, these humans are gods. This is the labor of the gods.

[@suek.1507]

That was wild! Thank you, as always, for saving them. ❤ OCN

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@tracikeller922]

😂 little guy wanted to save his friend So adorable running off in the sun 💜💜💜💜

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@shovanabajracharya]

😢 Serious cases but incredible saves 👏

[@jodidavis6595]

Wow that last one was an almost end of life flipper. Well done 🇺🇸❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@lmae989]

Oh so horrific. Thank you all so very much. There is hope in the world because of your team. OCN Forever!

[@marykuga4589]

So sad to see such damage to these precious animals, but the ocean has such healing powers. My friend had psoriasis and moved to Florida and going in the ocean healed her. Salt water…no…ocean water..yes. Nature is a wonder, and you rescuers are such a blessing to these animals.

[@ladyhawk5245]

Thank goodness for the healing benefits of salt water💕💕💕🙄😉👍🙏

[@SamhainBe]

Well done fellas and thank you for doing what you do!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@veronic3205]

You are soooooo amazing 👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@freudsigmund72]

you guys definitely do not need a subscription to a gym....

[@fionamcwilliam8703]

But they have to practice so they can run that fast and battle with an adult seal if one is entangled!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@BOBK-jf4qx]

I'm out of breath watching this...

[@the_undead]

​@@fionamcwilliam8703A gym subscription ain't really going to help you with battling an entangled seal. Also, you don't need a treadmill to run. I suspect when they're not actively trying to catch seals or when they're on there. I guess holiday would be the correct term. They probably go to beaches so they can have experience running on Sand

[@lhoward9593]

I'd have to have the emergency services parked nearby! 😂

[@gbreslin6635]

Yes, Top of the Medal Count 😇

[@fannycraddock99]

You guys are totally amazing in all that you do. Amazing number of rescues in just one run. The 'twins' were really struggling. The 1st pup must be in pain, I hope that the salt water will help to heal him fast. Thanks guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Tina-qp7py]

Salt water is a disinfectant so I'm hoping the seal's flipper will heal.

[@828kae]

You guys are so so good!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@JCsJennifer726]

Excellent! Well done OCN Team👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰❣️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@paulbyrne6532]

Awesome guys as always thanks

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@leannevitale3228]

Thanks once again OCN. Would rather watch you than the Olympics too.😊

[@marjdejesus3897]

Kudos to these guys. Thank u for saving the seals. May God bless you a hundredfold

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your kind words! While we’re deeply committed to helping the seals, we know our work is just a small part of a much bigger battle. Our rescues highlight the urgent need to address the root causes of ocean pollution-like our reliance on single-use plastics and the gaps in law enforcement and recycling efforts. By sharing these stories, we hope to inspire real change that goes beyond treating the symptoms and starts tackling the problem at its source.

[@1sgooden]

Was able to share this one today with a family member of ours who lives near the beach in the US. They love the sea and wildlife too. Thank you again. Wishing all…humans and wildlife safety this holiday season…and beyond.

[@irenemayumi5793]

❤❤❤Thank you OCN

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@TuerlingsTim]

I love to look at these clips. You are wonderful people who supporting the seals from the mistakes the human beings making 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@louisemackay1016]

Brilliant rescues thank you, you must be exhausted.The poor wee pups flipper 🥲hopefully the salt water will heal it.❤