Three Entangled Seals Found At Local Harbour

An unusual rescue where local fishermen and lazy seals watch the OCN team attempt a three-seal rescue at the harbour in Walvis Bay. Did you think we just use nets to rescue seals? Nope. Different tactics came in handy during this call-out. That last seal was certainly a test of our patience - we will be back!
FAQ: Do you use specialized tools to cut the plastic off seals? No, we use leatherman tools, and they are not specifically designed for OCN. Leatherman actually sent us these tools and we appreciate their support. 🦭
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[@TXMEDRGR]

Though I'm in a comfortable chair thousands of miles away, I find myself holding my breath and gritting my teeth as I watch the team work. Thank you for putting yourself in danger for these seals, you are brave heroes.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😆 😅 😂 Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much for the view🙏

[@shirleykarupiah]

I feel the same way. Thanks guys

[@monicalewin9874]

Baie dankie vir wat julle doen hoor.Die Here seën 👍

[@ssoozee]

Yes, I am hooked on your videos! I would like to donate to this wonderful cause!

[@lornapedersen5869]

Me too😢

[@tommytube268]

Maude saying, “two out of three isn’t bad”, attempting to convince himself and immediately trying to get the old man’s entanglement multiple times lol

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@juliewilson3237]

That was probably one of the most “edge of my seat “ rescue I’ve ever watched , well done guys !! 👍👏 I’m sure you will get the big guy too , at some point . Truly inspiring.

[@MrJx4000]

I would've jumped in the water after him ;-)

[@gretafae]

Harbor seal seem stronger. Also the environment is limited. Truly edge of the seat action.

[@DonnaSchmid]

Didn't have time for the popcorn to finish! LOL

[@judithmcbride4023]

OUTSTANDING WORK, as always!! What teamwork !!🦭🦭✂️👏👏👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😅 😂 Thank you very much🙏

[@lindac6032]

Very sneaky...seal #1 never even realized what was happening!🦭😆

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No 😆

[@stephanieyee9784]

That was such a great rescue.

[@SandiRose2008]

Ooohhhh! So close! 2 out of 3 will have to do for now. But like Naude said, "We'll be back for you, Old Man!" Thank you OCN Team!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes!! Thank you very much🙏 Our pleasure 😊

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

What? Who? Someone touched me? The bull never realized what was happening! Great idea, Naude. And the second one was so difficult, the seal very uncooperative, and yet you persevered and freed her. Very good job, all of you! Congratulations

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!

[@jennydoran363]

@@OceanConservationNamibia t

[@debbiepoole2247]

That smaller seal was so strong. I haven’t seen one that strong for a while. The last seal is a giant.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes😅

[@fannycraddock99]

Amazing work guys. Harbour seals must be the most chilled ever as noise and humans does to seem to bother them. #3 you can run but you cannot hide. The boys will be back for you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@grannybee]

Those first two seals had no idea what just happened. Amazing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No😅 Thank you 🙏

[@geewill]

You guys Amaze me with the lengths you'll go to to rescue seals... I have so much respect and gratitude for you all... Thank you for your tireless efforts.. Please keep safe.. :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much for the support 🙏 Our pleasure 😊

[@soho71]

“We’ll be back for you Old Man” 😂 You guys did an amazing Job!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😅 😂 Thank you very much 🙏

[@juanjosedelpinorivas7099]

Wow, the seals here have grown to humongous sizes. I guess having easy food and pretty much no predators allowed them to be quite used to humans in that area.

[@bkm2797]

Gives me a bit of hope these seamen called to let you know about the entanglements. Great job, and I'm hoping you will get the bull seal next time. Thank you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Well done Naude, Tony and Dasher Denzil! That was quite a stealth rescue, nice creativity on the PVC pole with the scissors attached! Thank you to Leatherman Tools for sending the boys those tools, very helpful!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏 We were showed those hook pols by the biologists from NOAA and we build some for ourselves. We use them for seals that are too big for the net or when we need to be extra covert, like in the Harbour😉

[@maxinenall9950]

No matter where you go, animals need your help 😥 Thanks for saving them 😘😘

[@CallieMasters5000]

Naude really knows how to work the pole! 😳 It looks like it will never work, but he can sneak up, snatch a strap and the seal wakes up like he doesn't know what hit him! Check out his earlier video where he uses a really long pole on the beach.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 🙏

[@donnadynes7988]

The bull had no clue what happened 😂😉❤️👍🏼

[@belaw5351]

He is really proffs! 😎🦭

[@ladyj9330]

That hook was SLICK! Just the last one was too tight. I am amazed every time you guys come up with a new way to rescue the seals. I am a bit jealous of the people who got to stand and watch in person. So I am very thankful that you share the videos with us.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Very 😉 Hehe 😁 Thank you very much 🙏

[@carguy4658]

Good job on the two you helped, hopefully you will get another chance with the one who got away today.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@richardhillard6030]

You work with confidence having been around the seals so much.... A bull that size would intimidate the heck out of me.... Great job!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you kindly 🙏

[@ellenschneider7787]

Wow! Never in 100 years did I think to see Naude use a tomato plant 🍅 as a seal blind in a rescue. Fantastic job. I’m sure the team will get more calls from the harbor workers if for no other reason than they want to be an audience to the fascinating show 🦭🌊👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@beadwright]

The pole is great! Now you need a cloak of invisibility....

[@kayellee7202]

Yeah, I was holding my breath thinking someone's tomato plants would get trampled, but the team managed to rescue 2 seals and preserve the tomatoes!!

[@vanishingpoint5561]

@@beadwright A coating of Vantablack would do the trick.

[@sherrysmith4996]

😂😂😂

[@DadzorRules]

I like that you let him escape, rather than risk his injuring himself on the rocks. Good job!

[@deborahreardon4875]

Your team work is flawless. There are no words to describe your compassion and love for these beautiful creatures. Thank you for your continued efforts. I am certain that if the seals had the words to thank you they would. I thank you for all your kind works. It breaks my heart watching what these animals are subjected to. Where would we be without people like you. God bless and keep you all.

[@gemmacruz8529]

Great work, team! Thanks! I do not know if people at the factory called you. But, seeing more videos of you rescuing seals in the harbour means that local people care about their seals and they know about your work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes they did call us 😊 Thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@FulloutPostal]

6:40 "Why are harbour seals so much stronger?" A: because dockwork is hard work? A2: could also be that the more stable ground gives the seals more purchase to struggle against you ;)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes you got that right😉

[@Chris.Davies]

Sneaky, cunning, AND inventive. No wonder we're THE keystone species on Planet Earth. Thanks for you work, OCN, Naude, and team.

[@FnLn55]

Team OCN! You are amazing! Kudos to the harbour cooperation!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@doctorrobert60]

Nice rescues in more "urban" setting than usual beach rescues. Great work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊🙋🏻

[@C.Hawkshaw]

You’ll get him next time! Man, those were some tough conditions to work in. Great job!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@CallieMasters5000]

Damn, those are some big puppies! They must get extra leftovers at the docks to hang out there.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yeah 😆 😅

[@ladybug91969]

Incredible rescues!! Those precious seals most certainly would have perished from those entanglements! Thank you so much for saving them! Your talents are endless! I have no doubt you will free the “old man” when you return! So much love and admiration for you Naude, Tony and Denzil! You are all amazing! 🦭❤️🙏💚

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much for all your cool and fun comments 🙏

[@ladybug91969]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Thank you for sharing your rescues! You make every day better🦭❤️🙏💚

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I'm betting OCN will find that seal again! They never give up!!!

[@Neith29]

Love the new tool to cause as little a disturbance to the seals as possible! Great work as always!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@felinemad]

An excellent device.

[@ValeriePallaoro]

the title had me thinking three were entangled together, but this was so much more illuminating. I now love harbour seal rescues. It's full of visual stimulation and stealth and intrigue and the seals seem to be of a different ilk. Maybe they are, if as Naud says 6:40, they are stronger. That seal tho 3:05 just sittin' there like he has no worries in the world, bein' all temptin' like. Beautiful picture of a strong seal. Good job, as always, but more importantly beautiful bit of footage.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@ladybug91969]

I’ve watched every one of your videos…some of them several times and you still leave me in awe! God Bless you and your families for all that you do for our extraordinary marine life!🦭❤️🙏💚

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Wow, thank you🙏

[@cayennenaturetrails8953]

:) just subed to U

[@kckcmctcrc]

“We’ll be back for you old man” loved that comment.

[@jacktaggart2489]

Difficult rescue with the line overgrown. As always, the highly skilled OCN Crew carries the day.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed! Thank you🙏

[@tealatte382]

Spot on👏👏💕💓💖❤️‍🩹

[@sharronhelms3660]

An Outstanding rescue on the two Seals guys❣❣ Great try on trying to hook the entanglement on the third seal❣He did after all went down the rocks. It's like he/she knew they were slippery. WOW LOVED THIS ONE❤ I have know doubt yal will get him/her next time. God Bless and Stay Safe🙏🙏🙏❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so very much 🙏

[@littleredhairedgirlsteph3922]

That was so exciting, just like a movie! But it was real life, and two seals are saved, and we have a cliffhanger! Oh, I so hope y'all get the third one someday, poor thing. I was freaking out at Naude trying to climb down those rocks.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I know, right???!!!! It's unbelievable to have such emotions even though we're so far away and the rescue is long past!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😅 😂 Thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@sheldonrobertson8670]

Unbelievable ingenuity and really great teamwork, OCN is the best at what they do, what they came up with for this rescue is Awesome with a capital AAA!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so very much 🙏

[@rissawheate9591]

Well done guys on the rescues,you will see the old guy again.Thank You.OCN awesome.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏 Our pleasure 😊

[@marshwetland3808]

I just about died laughing when you snipped the first packing strap. Also the generally comical situation of them just not wanting to escape down the rocks and you two lurking about with the new umbrella hook tool. The seals' gestures and reactions, just hysterical to watch. I'm glad no one fell down the rocks! And I think the reason Seal #2 was "so strong" was it wasn't a pile of loose sand but rather a bit of sand with something hard below. That's what it looked like. Great work in a novel situation.

[@winnepeterson7740]

Thank you for your continuing rescues. I hope that big guy comes back and you can rescue him.

[@janethompson2305]

❤ U did a good job ❤ Suspenseful & Tricky ❤ U will find him tomorrow ❤

[@reyreynolds693]

First seal was like “hello sir, how can I help you?”

[@rward1904]

Your rescues videos have become masters of suspense, the search, the chase and the zipper all contain a surprise!

[@glasshousefuture6836]

GREAT AND TREMENDOUS EFFORT TEAM OCN!!!!! GREAT JOB!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@journeyon1983]

I love that sneak-up-approach from behind by Naude and that modified pole with a cutting hook on the end. That was a sweet rescue all around. Naude never stops being creative.

[@elenashlyk]

В этом видео всё прекрасно!!!! Насыщенная картинка, много зелени, людей, активная жизнь морского порта. Мои любимчики команда спасателей в действии!!! Обожаю вас, молодцы, справились с трудными задачами по спасению морских котиков!!! Всё что могли - всё сделали!!!!!! Эти морские котики слишком огромные!!!!

[@MrProach2]

I saw you had an audience (of humans!). I hope you get the chance to educate them on the dangers of line/rope/packing straps; although I have seen in some other of your videos that it's these folk who call you in the first place, so at least some are aware. Good rescue, as always 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Very true! 😊 Thank you very much 🙏

[@user-jp6yl3jr6u]

Браво, настоящие мужчины 🤗🙏, спасибо вам.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙏🙏

[@SuperLoops]

when the pole rescues work theyre so good the seals hardly notice what happened its zero stress for them

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed! Thank you🙏

[@elizabethrunciman1339]

You guys are amazing. Thank you for everything you do for these seals. They would be lost without you.

[@jansteingold2950]

So close with the big one, I’m sure you’ll get him next time 👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

So close!!! Thank you 🙏

[@WarpRulez]

I love the covert entanglement removal. The seal didn't even know what happened.

[@georgielancaster1356]

Just brilliant. Some were so low key. Tragic that the 3rd one was in such an awkward spot. What a brilliant, heartwarming job. Probably one of the few jobs that would make me really care about being at my fittest. So in effect, the seals would also be saving me.

[@tonynagy2042]

The other two seals will convince him that the OCN team are their friends, he will be back for de-tangelment soon. Cheers and Happy Easter OCN.🙏.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😆 😅 Happy Easter hope you had a good one 😊

[@judywood4530]

On the edge of my seat for the whole video.

[@vwvw4]

No tomatoes were harmed in the making of this video.😂Great work, guys, it's good to see that the fisheries and others know to call you when they see a seal (or turtle or whale...) in trouble.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😂😂 Thank you very much 🙏

[@spr481]

The hook-on-a-stick is a wonderfull idea! And if you want the seal to turn his head to the other side (as you've asked him to do in the clip), maybe you can throw a little stone above him, so it will land on the other side and attract his attention. Anyway, well done! :-)

[@AislinnWolfsong]

"We'll be back for you old man!" 😂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😆 😅

[@CASD147]

Well done for the 2 you managed to untangle, praying 🙏 you get the third another day. Difficult environment but I know you won't give up and will be back. Amazing team work ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@breadandcircus1]

The most EPIC RESCUE in my opinion. You are HEROES, no doubts about it !!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@nellinightshade3358]

And I can just hear the wails of a jellybrained group 'Poor Things, they're Hurting Them'.

[@itsnotme07]

Wow! Glad no one was hurt....very cool idea for that tool!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@MajorityIsIrrelevant]

Nice work guys👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 It’s great that you can help these poor old boys. I’m sure they’re passed their prime now so less pain is nice in retirement. I love that you helped at least two of the,💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇦🇺

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@stephanieyee9784]

Bloody hell, that was suspenseful! You did a fantastic job of rescuing two of the seals from their necklaces but Old Man was not having it. Hopefully OCN will get a call out when Old Man is in a better position for a rescue. He's a big fella and if the smaller seal was strong imagine how much stronger OM will be. Good job all round. ☮️❤️🦘🇦🇺

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@1929modelagirl]

You don't suppose the fishermen watching would see the terrible wounds and think twice about just pitching crap in the water? One can only hoped

[@sharondonelow5364]

That big one was hanging around waiting for you guys to get him. In the end he couldn't resist the urge to go into the water to safety. But he could have taken off at any time when you were after him before and he didn't. He knows he's injured and you guys just may be able to help. Please go back and get him again. And thank you for helping all the other seals that you do!

[@nancywalker5027]

Seal says to Naude, "Who're you calling an old man"? And slips into the sea. Something tells me we haven't seen the last of him. Brilliant work OCN.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yeah😆 😅 Thank you very much 🙏

[@nancywalker5027]

That first seal woke up thinking he was just attacked by a tomato from the bushes.

[@joanneberg8093]

I love the way you calm them ny sweet talking them. It shows your compassion

[@kathybailey1714]

Phenomenal invention, excellent saves! 🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@n.w.414]

What an audience, lol, no pressure. Hopefully they will become activists for the seals.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😆 😅 🙏

[@MoogerFoogin]

Thank you for saving these precious animals 💞💞💞

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊

[@mjremy2605]

I was sitting on the edge of my seat hoping you would net that last big bull. Slippery eel that fella! What a great job on all these rescues. Such a sense of victory when you popped that plastic strap with the long hook, yay!!!! Keep up the great work! ❣❣

[@trailimagesphotography6635]

What a tough go this was. The area works against the team with the surrounding obstacles. A wonderful outcome all and all in the end. Everyone thankfully came away safely from the extremely hard rescues.......🤩

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@amrw99]

That was an incredibly unique and dangerous situation and nothing “fazes” your team. Do you think the harbor seals are stronger bc people feed them so less work for more food? Just an idea. Today the you guys are the Harbor Seal Dream Team. You all are the best!!!

[@timmccrory5814]

fazes

[@amrw99]

@@timmccrory5814 Thank you for the edit

[@timmccrory5814]

@@amrw99 you're quite welcome.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No, the harbour seals spend their day in the water at the end of an outlet pipe where the fish factory gets rid of the fish parts that cannot be sold. Each factory has its own pipe, and there are at 100 seals living in the harbour.

[@janethompson2305]

Smart fellas... but U know that 😅❤

[@gardengnome132]

Difficult and creative rescues. Thank you for your persistence in trying to catch that badly entangled bull. You could see how deep the line was. I know team OCN will keep trying, you all are the best.

[@js7246]

You gentleman are their guardian angels. Bless you all, 💖💖💖💖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@sarguero]

This was a thrilling episode. Lucky not being hurt because it was a really difficult rescue. Next time that big bull will have the strap removed, take it for sure. Thanks OCN team

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

thank you for saving the 2 harbor seal. Hope you got the elusive third one by now. you guys rock!

[@larryehrlich57]

Try putting someone on the opposite side for the seal to watch and worry about. It may help you get much closer before it knows you are there.

[@JW-uq9yt]

The last poor guy didn't want you guys to rescue him, sorry for him

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

Браво!Ты герой!Респект ,дорогой, тебе!😘😻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bertvdlast]

Seal, hopping back to his mates:”Guys, guys, you just won’t believe what happened to me!”

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

I'll be honest, I had a little giggle to myself when you cut the strap off the first guy just laying there minding his own business. He looked around as if to say "who goes there?? What's happening?"🤣🤣 good job team. I'm so used to the dramatic beach captures with a net and the seal protesting. You really are making such a difference.

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Thank you very much Team OCN. Good job. 👍🥰👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you 🙏

[@Kat69nh]

Glad the public helps out to notify you

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 🙏

[@-Suie-]

🐣Happy Easter🐤 to the amazing team

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Happy Easter🐤 Thank you very much 🙏

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Love the sneak rescues. You’d think the seals would know you guys by now 😂

[@naturally_nica]

😂 I've never been so vocal about the stalking of a seal!!!

[@pamelaparker2352]

That hook/snipper device is really useful!

[@carschmn]

I enjoy the videos where we see parts of the built environment of Namibia as well.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍🙏

[@alliyahdog7038]

TONYS VOICE IS SO Soothing TO THE SEALS WHEN HE TALKS TO THEM LOVE THAT.❤️❤️

[@miminowak7446]

That was very tricky for you guys. I caught myself holding my breath......well done

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@nancywood9531]

The 3 " P's" of seal rescuing.... PREPAREDNESS PATIENCE PROFESSIONALISM you all have abundance of this. Job so well done, guys. 🦭💫🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@nancywood9531]

@@OceanConservationNamibia No! Thank your team very much for having all the "p's" and more....your rescuing , empathy and loving kindness hopefully is catching throughout the World in everyone who watches you. Silent lessons for humanity ...very well taught by you. 🦭💞💓💞🦭

[@djor316]

On the edge of my seat here too. Amazing work OCN. I am proud of all.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much🙏

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

The rescue is incredibly helpful for those tourists as well ....as now they know how their trash can damage seals ....hope they will stop throwing entanglement like strains in to the sea 👍👍👍😀😀😀 great and wonderful work brothers 👍❤️❤️😀😀

[@cfcthegreatesttherecanbe7863]

The first seal sat up as if to “was that my imagination or did something just happen?”

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yeah 😅 😂

[@dabailey1000]

He didn’t even know what happened, 😂 That was slick. Neither did the second one. Last one was a bit more aware. You will get him next time ❤️

[@kevinmerrell9952]

There's a song about that - "Two out of three ain't bad".

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😅 😂 🙏