Seal Pierced By Shark Hook

The first seal is a recapture - a previously rescued seal. The rescuers are fooled by the scar tissue, from the distance it can look like a fresh entanglement. We do not like to stress animals with unnecessary captures, but if we do like in this case, we use the opportunity to check the old wound. Recaptures are the best proof for us that seals bounce back even from deep entanglements. The second seal cannot be released as easily - he has a shark hook stuck in his mouth and he is dragging a piece of fishing line behind. The rescuers have to secure him properly to avoid getting bitten during the hook removal. They know they have to hurt him before he can get better and they are all relieved once the hook is out and the seal is back in the water. 🦭
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[@finscreenname]

You all trying to get that seal to open his mouth is like giving my dog a pill. Great work as always folks!

[@margeanblake4356]

Recaptured seals give them the opportunity to check their progress. Poor seal, he's such a good patient! You gentlemen are His lucky day! ❤

[@sheldonrobertson8670]

Another beautiful example of what OCN does the best, their experience doing hook removeval is second to none!!!

[@kathyboyce3277]

You men deserve an award for all your amazing work rescuing seals , ABSOLUTELY 💯 👏 💙 ❤ God bless you all 😘 🙏❤

[@karensimons6885]

What a fantastic thing to find that your rescues have healed up and alive and well within the population!!!!! Must be a euphoric feeling for all of you 😊❤️

[@alexnik888]

Ребята не перестаете удивлять, вы такие большие молодцы.

[@lindac6032]

I'm glad you always catch every seal that might be entangled, even when you think it's a recapture. Better safe than sorry.🦭🌊💙

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Oh my God! That was excruciating to even watch! That poor seal must have been in lots of pain, and so hard for you to help her. Yet you persevered, as always. Thanks OCN. Have a perfect weekend.

[@tonynagy2042]

I agree, that was intense to watch, and what a relief afterwards👏👏👍.

[@eponack]

I drink my coffee almost every morning watching their daily video. When it is a hook video it takes me all day to get the stomach to watch. I’ve learned that they are not a good morning viewing.

[@rabiulawal774]

🎉🎉🎉দধূদধধধূধঈঊঈধূ্রদধঊঊ্রূঊটথঅঅঅদাড়দ

[@VirtualShopkeeper-DeeDee]

He seemed to know you were helping. So glad you saw him!

[@georgezab2645]

Awesome catch/rescue Naude ! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@elunedlaine8661]

No matter how many times you said 'open your mouth please' the seal did not want to assist you, but I'm so happy that you were able to remove the hook. It must have been so painful for him

[@nicklager1666]

What a treat a whole 11 minute upload this saturday. Well done OCN!.

[@Harrzack]

I’m so amazed at how the zippers in your nets keep working in all that sand! 🤩 Also amazing as to how you can actually see the animals that need help, at great distance in the middle of hundreds of seals. You fellows work pure magic! 🍺🍺🍺👍👍👍

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Операция прошла успешно правда напряженном состоянии переживая за котика но все получилось спасибо добрие люди здоровья всем🙏

[@nadineharris9966]

Thank you OCN for helping him.Great job!!👍👍👍👍

[@bobbies1693]

The seal was really calm while you were pulling that out. Another great job guys saving lives!

[@babubhaipatel9775]

GREAT GREAT GREAT THANKS MY GENTALMAN

[@babubhaipatel9775]

MODI MODI PM FROM INDIA (VAD NAGAR) VILLAGE GUJARAT INDIA

[@babubhaipatel9775]

I'm living India thanks many many thanks

[@loyalbeta]

When a rescue is so calm, relaxed and well behaved he won’t bite anything, even though you need him to. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

The seal so well behaved he knew he has been helped by the great team and he heard Tony voice,thank you for doing this

[@user-su8bx5sg5p]

I was so moved to find this video in Korea that I found the entire Ocean Conservation Namibia video. I invested a lot of time to watch it for a few days. As a subscriber, I'll continue to watch it. During the rescue process, you get bitten by a seal and get hurt. I hope you have good luck. A lot of people around the world will cheer you on and respect you. Thank you.

[@rnspowell]

You folks are so kind and so fearful to these seals.

[@antoniomao5243]

Thank you guys for saving these animals.

[@minnie7700]

The way you guys sprint across the sand is amazing!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I think of that every time! I'd be flat-out on my face with a mouth full of sand, as the seals scamper over my body!

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Unbelievable that's amazing...you all are amazing..thank you so much NYC one

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Спасибо вам ОГРОМНОЕ РЕБЯТА, за ваш БЛАГОРОДНЫЙ ТРУД!!!! С УВАЖЕНИЕМ ИЗ УКРАИНЫ!!! МИР ВАШЕМУ ДОМУ!!!!

[@luzinatatiana8877]

Ребята вы герои,у вас большое доброе сердце,сколько вы спасли животных,спасибо вам

[@jezza159]

Great work Naude firstly spotting him then getting the hook out great work all of you thank you so much. I love the longer videos Jeremy Downunder

[@user-id8wb6qb5b]

Ой, ужас! Как хорошо, что так закончилось. Успехов, всем здоровья.

[@grannybee]

It's great to see the recapture heal so well.

[@LLLL-ld5wh]

Naude is now singing to the seals. So cute!!!

[@JL11775]

These hook rescues are so intense! Well done guys!

[@lakehuron7733]

Thank you OCN for saving this seal from a lifetime of pain and a terrible death. The tragedy is that all the agony these poor animals go through is completely preventable. Heal very well and very fast and stay as safe as you can dear seal.

[@jenniferjohnson1627]

These guys are unbelievable. Lucky seals to have them looking out for them. Bless them. Every one of them.

[@theheartland1861]

that hook must have been causing alot of pain. that's probably why the seal didn't want to open his mouth. you guys always have the right equipment and tools to get the job done, even if the tool is a simple piece of wood. great job as always

[@sk-wx1cf]

Wow, you guys are so gentle and patient with the seals! You're very kind 🥰. Also very strong and fit, to be able to chase and wrestle the powerful seals. Thank you, from Idaho USA!

[@Fantic156]

Good rescue .. Heart breaking to see hooks in them, but the patience you show and compassion makes it worthwhile!!

[@maudeleanor9592]

Love the recaptures; wonderful how healing is the seawater of wounds that are sometimes so horrific.

[@marionbowler5440]

So very heartbreaking, glad you could help. Thank you team seal.🤗💜👣🍁🇨🇦

[@angiediblasi8648]

That's unbelievable .... Amazing .... U guys are amazing ... Great job 👍 OCN ... Thank U .... Those seals are greatful to have you.

[@user-gt7ci4yb7l]

Ребята, вы смелые, спортивные и благородные. Вы мои герои. 🤗

[@hsbvt]

Yes, the hook was bad for sure, but I was so happy to see the recapture doing so well and thriving!

[@realityjunky]

It's an amazing system you've worked out for hooks; lo-tech, high safety, very swift. Like a minimalist painting. And Naude's singing is the mark of a professional. He enjoys his complex job and makes it look easy. You all make up such an incredible team!!

[@raymondbatchelor1372]

This is what life is about. protecting animals that are suffering from our ways of life.I would not want to die so painfully and slowly.grate channel lots and lots of respect

[@ilenebillingsley7516]

That was a tough one ! GREAT JOB GUYS! ❤️

[@trailimagesphotography6635]

These hook removal rescues have me literally squirming the entire time. Excellent save once again by the OCN Team !!🤩

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Same here! Also some shouting on my part!

[@crystalheart9]

Me too and I touch the screen because I want to help.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Yes, I'm shouting as well! How can you not???!!!

[@jenniecunningham7442]

I curl up my toes when they are doing the hook removals!

[@nomorecensoringme]

The seal seemed to realize you were trying to help. So incredible that it opened it's mouth and Naude was able to get the hook out. Amazing reflexes Naude.

[@marieslabbert6009]

He was the bestest boy! So patient and well behaved! 💙💙💙

[@WDC_OSA]

This was an excruciating rescue, but you had a great patient, even if he couldn't understand your instructions.

[@kevgermany]

Good ones. Really rewarding to see the recapture. And great work on the hook.

[@mike747436]

Surely the most difficult and dangerous entanglement you have to deal with. Well done😊

[@rosamudgett8569]

Buzz word for the day! "We're going to help you now!" Lol 😆 as usual, you fellas do a smash up job! God bless you and your families 👪 🙏

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving him ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@renegat3024]

Hi Hendrik 🤗🤗🤗🙋

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@renegat3024 Hi Renegade 😊🙋🏻

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Aloha 🌤🏝🐬

[@renegat3024]

@@ramblynrocketeer Aloha🙋😘

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@renegat3024 Pehea ‘oe? 🐠

[@lisaproustresearch]

You are so incredible ! Now you are using the learning from last time grabbing him from outside first time with the towel to increase control of the head & now with the other net. YOUR BRAVERY & incredible precision is amazing to watch. Thank you for what you do and for all your videos

[@user-ul5zi6tu4n]

МОЛОДЦЫ СПАСЕНИЯ очень-очень интересно ролики , БОЛЬШОЕ ВСЕМ 🙏👍 СПАСИБО!ЛАЙК!!!

[@user-xu8ie6jf5l]

Дай АЛЛАХ Вам ребята здоровья и удачи в жизни. 🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿👍👍👍

[@user-bu3ym5ii9m]

Какие смелые ребята!!!! Молодцы! Спасибо вам😘

[@SandiRose2008]

It's always good to see a recapture! Proof you're making a difference!!! And, it's so funny to see the seals clamp their mouth shut. Just like a dog! I'm sitting here saying, 'Come on Sweety, they're just trying to help. Open up!' 😂

[@silverlakegirl9078]

😂😂😂

[@tarascotland408]

Amazing, amazing, amazing- so considerately done x

[@dawnrosecrants8919]

Once again great job guys! Seal seemed nervous but in the end, Saved. Thanks to OCN! God Bless you all for helping these creatures. ❤️👍🙏💪🐧🦈🐬🐠🐟

[@user-vf7uh1rh1c]

Какие молодцы! Вы спасаете котикам жизнь! И этим сберегаете нашу природу!

[@sanidhyapanwar7100]

Why you call a seal CAT

[@lolcatz88]

@@sanidhyapanwar7100 I think it’s a google translate mistake

[@user-vf7uh1rh1c]

@@sanidhyapanwar7100 потому, что этот вид тюленей мы называем морскими котиками. Почему их так называют - не знаю. Мне тоже интересно. Ведь они совсем не похожи на котов

[@user-vf7uh1rh1c]

@@lolcatz88 разные виды тюленей называют: морской слон, морской заяц, морской леопард, а этот вид тюленей - морской котик. Может быть вы называете их по- другому...

[@sanidhyapanwar7100]

@@lolcatz88 I think google translates fur seal into CAT

[@user-ql5ri6mz3z]

정말 동물의아픔을 치유해주시는당신들 훌륭하십니다

[@user-so5wh3on9g]

Спасибо за работу.

[@sharronhelms3660]

W.O.W I can't believe how still that seal was❣❣ Maybe the poor seal thought, they are putting me out of my misery? Not a fat chance you sweet seal❣❣ "We are here to help you" says OCN.THANKS MUCH GUYS for checking the first one to make sure it wasn't an entanglement God Bless and Take Care❣❣🙏🙏

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I know, right!?? Such a wonderful patient!! ❤

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

You people amaze me. I'm so grateful for all you do for these precious (dangerous) animals.

[@jessesalcido2562]

You all do amazing work !!!

[@W0ST0K]

Ребята вы делаете великое дело . спасибо вам огромное .

[@raymondrak961]

This search and rescue effort reminded me of my trip to the dentist where he said: open wide. Great results OCN. Much respect.

[@lindac6032]

I hate to see a big hook in a seal's mouth, but you have so much experience removing them now that it almost seems routine. No danger of losing any fingers.😉 Well done!🦭💪😇

[@daveb6470]

That animal seemed to be calmed by your calm during what I'm sure is a fairly risky procedure. Great work guys.

[@heddygirafe2195]

You really had to work hard to get that poor seal to co-operate. Poor thing looked like he was in such pain and seemed shocked by his capture. Thanks for never giving up on these guys even when you have to put your hands so close to their mouth. You do a great job!

[@lisag5670]

Awwww that poor baby. Excellent job OCN Team 🙏🦭❤️

[@stuartmcconnachie]

7:44 As usual OCN team prepared for all eventualities, including it seems vampire attack! Excellent job guys. Keep it up.

[@virginiaseliger1379]

Good job guys. You are all helping the seals, even though they don't know that sometimes. Very good 👍 👏 👌

[@SheepDogActual]

I watch these with reverence, admiration, and fun. Thanks for the adventure.

[@RealSoLucien]

Amazing catches, no gym memberships for you! Also what an eye on the recatch whose paying attention to see something that subtle...well done! I doubt I could have seen that you are all amazing.

[@user-po3go8ek4v]

Спасибо вам,дорогие мужчины !!!

[@DogHollow]

You just improve the quality of his life. Thank you so much.

[@Littlebit31]

You are like watching a fine surgery team! Another job well done ❤️

[@queenbee3647]

You guys do it all. True heroes. I have a sore molar...Tony you and Naude sing to me while the Namibia Flash chases me on the beach. I promise not to bite. Good job! 👍

[@debbiepoole2247]

When Naude was saying 'open your mouth' I was opening mine. 😂😂 These seals are very lucky to have men and women like you willing to go out in all weather's and at all times of day to help them.

[@fannycraddock99]

Wow, great catch Naude - just in time. The team are just like surgeons performing a delicate operation. You get better each time. Thanks & stay safe. Remember, always count your fingers.

[@mariannesalisbury4056]

Omgosh I just hold my breath and pray you get the hook and then its out! I love how you all are not willing to give up but keep trying until you succeed! So very inspiring! You boys rock!!!!!

[@user-qo5ie7iz2b]

당신들이 너무 훌륭합니다 존경 하고 감사합니다 최고 입니다 ❤❤❤

[@StrawberrySoul77]

INCREDIBLE SAVE! And, he was a real beaut!!! 🦭💦

[@inesvilla105]

Que labor tan bonita, y que amor por estos animales 😢gracias

[@ezhik_88]

Ура! Ещё один тюленчик спасён👏 Вам надо памятник поставить!💪😎🦭

[@sumikoarimori3365]

Ufa !!! 👏👏👏🙏🏻

[@gordondavis7039]

​@@sumikoarimori3365Dee Dee Dee Dee❤

[@jamesfreehart5912]

Great job. I like the fact you’re not sedating the seals.

[@nomorecensoringme]

Patience and skill resulted in yet another phenomenal rescue. Thanks guys!

[@karinpropheter2581]

Thanks to all of you being so gentle to those beautiful creatures in need of help

[@mariaraquelmanrique2553]

Excelente trabajo 👏 👍 Dios los bendiga que buen equipo

[@Pickeratheart]

Antoine is awesome! He is so intoned with how the seals are feeling, he gives the seals body rub while they are trying to remove the entanglements...he seems to know how to help the seals, Great job ! Keep it up !

[@FnLn55]

Thank you Team OCN 🪝Proud of you all!

[@rizj]

Glad he was well behaved and the hook was removed, great job guys

[@wolfman3295]

Very careful surgery by Naude finally got that hook out! Great rescue team OCN.

[@fernandoyamazaki9906]

Parabéns, ainda bem que vocês conseguiram tirar o anzol da boca dele, não foi fácil.

[@elenashlyk]

Как же жалко безпомощного тюленя. Он и большой и сильный, но стальной крючок у него в пасти доставляет страдания. Он даже заплакал...6:38 Без помощи людей не обойтись!!! Подмога пришла вовремя, спасли!!! Науди умничка!!!!

[@Hurricaneintheroom]

I watch your shows and have seen the horrible situations that seals end up in. That hook is so big and it must be so painful. I'm glad that your group is there to help them. I love the baby seal or puppies as you call them. Keep up the good work and keep saving seals.

[@axgarcia3057]

OMG. What a TERRIBLE hook, how much suffering because of us. Thank you for your work. What a team and what a work you do it can get more positive than that.

[@sandras7160]

Beautiful baby crying because of the hook... Thanks OCN

[@silverlakegirl9078]

OMG!! Be still, my heart!!! The only way I got through that video, was knowing the hook would be removed at the end!!!! Woweeee, that poor seal must have been in excruciating pain! Besides my running verbal commentary, I shuddered a few times!!! Hook removals are soooo horrible!!! What a team....y'all don't even flinch. This is humanity at its utmost. Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❣❣❣💐💐💐

[@pamelanay2195]

Thank you for your work with them. You are heroes to me.