Rescued Seal Bull "chases" Rescuer

Early in the morning, while on patrol at Pelican Point, Namibia, Antoine and Naude spotted a rather large male Cape Fur Seal with a deep line around his neck, and a long piece of fishing line trailing behind him.
The grabbed the net and managed to catch him before he made it to the water. They had a problem, in the sense that this seal opened his mouth as he entered the net and his jaw got stuck on his way in, so they had to release him and catch him again, getting him seated correctly on the second attempt. The line was so tight that they had to use 2 Leatherman Raptor tools - one to extrude the line and another to cut it. On the video you can actually hear how the animal is struggling to breathe.
As soon as the line was cut he was visibly relieved, and even regained enough energy to chase Antoine once he was free! 🦭
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[@anrhmn]

Nothing is sweeter than Antoine calling a big bull seal "baby'

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Well, he did not like it obviously 🙂

[@neusadelconte3941]

Eu concordo. E o quando ele fala * shiiiiin.... os cachorrinhos se acalmam. Muito legal 👍

[@robyndurdin6965]

I like it when Tony calls them Puppies 🥰

[@m.c.8680]

Sooo Sweet !!!! Need More people like this in our World

[@julieannetortoriello5971]

Come on puppy... So cute

[@danarenee6088]

I truly love how you guys are actually happy and chuckle when being chased by seals because it means they’re out of harms way. You don’t even get upset when they try and bite you. You’re all truly amazing

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@brownwarrior6867]

Humanity at its finest. You will be rewarded in heaven 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@zfin3326]

at 3:13 you can hear him take a massive breath clearly showing how much pain it was causing him, good job rescuing him :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@amethefame8713]

Wow! He went from struggling to breathe to taking a nice deep breath... Without you he would still be struggling 😢 I LOVE you guys SO much! 💓💕

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@catapillargirl2021]

These nets are really cool. This work is so wonderful. They must sleep like kings every night. Hearts happy, bodies tired. Thank you for all you do!

[@joannegele8586]

Loved Naude's laugh while watching Antoine getting chased! 😄

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@anniebananie7887]

😂😂😂

[@canadianroxy]

Big boy!!! Hearing him struggling to breath was heartwrenching. I'm glad he wasn't too serious about getting Antoine Haha

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@steve7956]

Ahh he justed wanted to give Antoine a big kiss and says thx

[@ethoraptor9479]

Not gonna lie I thought he was suffocating because he was in the net

[@Widdekuu91]

@@ethoraptor9479 I think he was struggling to breathe because 1. He had a rope around his throat 2. He'd been "running" before, so he needed more oxygen to begin with 3. Someone sat on him (though necessary :) ) 4. He had a net around him 5. They needed to lift the rope up a bit, to cut it, so it was a tiny bit tighter than before even. This together, made it really difficult. Luckily it was all better in a few seconds :)

[@ethoraptor9479]

Widdekuu91 yeah definitely 👍

[@donnawoodman6249]

He truly was having a hard time breathing but it became easier the second you cut the lines. Now that was a giant pat on the back for you all. ❤️❤️❤️👍

[@davepelfrey3958]

Donna Woodman, I noticed that also. I really enjoyed watching the line being cut, I watched and replayed several times and was a big relief seeing that happen. Love what these guys do and represent. Great job all.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@geewill]

Omg yes.. Thank you ❤

[@lynnsaunders5167]

Omg...heart stopping stuff!!! Thank you all so much.

[@linakhoe8471]

I love to hear Antoine called the seal "BABY " it shows he has a kind heart❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

What's not to like?😄

[@FlashyJackie1]

It felt so good to hear him breathe! Thank you for saving him and all the other seals, you are true heroes!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@johnbackley6115]

You're all doing an amazing job, it's a shame that people can't 'see' what they're doing when they dump fishing lines. Well done dudes, keep it up

[@slythdreams]

Every rescue is just wonderful. Thank you for all you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Littlebit31]

His breathing was painful to listen to, I can’t imagine how that was for him. Truly, bless you.

[@IRosamelia]

I wish I found a boyfriend who spoke to me like Antoine does to the seals 😍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@IRosamelia]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I will chase him and try to bite him too!

[@AAAAAA-qs1bv]

@@IRosamelia I think I might have found your problem.

[@heribertmueller9613]

@@AAAAAA-qs1bv she needs a solution, not a problem, so, that is out.

[@AAAAAA-qs1bv]

@@heribertmueller9613 solution: don't continue the problem c:

[@kenparker4688]

Bless these guys for what they do!! Really special to help these seals

[@ninamarie8654]

As always beautiful I was holding my breath for a minute until the seal could breathe again. Thank you for this happy ending. 😁

[@plumbussmith]

"Oh I can breathe!? Guess I can fight again!"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@PiterburgCowboy]

I guess he wasn't giving you the seal of approval. I'll see myself out...

[@phoenixflamegames1]

I love it I’ve made that joke too and it’s still funny 😄

[@allisondiaz449]

StellarClick bruh🤣

[@jamesmcivor340]

Ba Dum tssss

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@luuveon9603]

PiterburgCowboy I’ll *seal* myself out

[@veveveverita521]

Thank you Good Mens! This was bigger. 😀😍♥️♥️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Leorhit]

Missed tittle opportunity: "Rescued Seal Bull "chases" Rescuer after he called him "Baby""

[@oatlord]

I like how the seals never try to help each other. "You're on your own, Larry."

[@thenoisyninja]

Seal: i can breathe... I CAN FIIIIIIGHT!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@saphira2323]

In cases like this the immediate relief must be intense, after struggling like that to breathe for who knows how long. I’d imagine it makes feeding harder too. So glad he’s free now 💜

[@linakhoe8471]

We could hear the seal somewhat was whizzing before they cut the net.what a good job guys!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@deborahrunnells8222]

💙💫💙💙💙💙💨🤎🤎🤎🤎🐬🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🐟🐜I🐋🐳🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭

[@reedcharles5734]

it hurt, just hearing him having a hard time breathing. i love you OCN.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Glad we could help him!

[@vaishnavibadrinath5756]

Plz do take care of yourself while saving so many seals

[@IRosamelia]

Agreed, wear a jockstrap 😅

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Okay!

[@julianmarco4185]

Yes. I love the seals but they aren't domesticated animals.

[@IRosamelia]

@@julianmarco4185 Thank god seals aren't domesticated. Let them be wild and free! 🍃

[@FortuneZer0]

Foreshaddowing.

[@johnnewall7208]

Your guys are awesome. I've envious of the experience. Stay safe.

[@shannonpurdy4119]

Thank you for everything you guys do!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@soniasharma3463]

Standing ovation from all animal lovers to you and your team.... May God bless you guys with the best of everything you wish and desire in life...

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@dianaparret1013]

WOW!!!! He was Big and I did hear the difficulty breathing, then once cut it was instant... You pet the Seal to transfer your Great Energy to calm the Seal. What a rescue Thank you 🙏🏻 May you get extra extra credits for this in your Life and in Heaven. Love and Hugs to you SUPERHEROES and ANGELS on earth for doing this cause of rescuing them from suffering and awful death.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@joannegele8586]

I'm sure Antoine enjoyed that chase!haha! Thank you guys for your wonderful work! 😙😙😙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@alanreynolds4505]

You guys are incredibly brave!!

[@tilmerkan3882]

"And what do you do for a living?" - "Wrestling and saving 100 kg heavy seals!" - "..."

[@jmurry6695]

These men are respectful, playful and affectionate with these beautiful creatures.

[@sergiosaunier]

Favourite videos of the whole internet. They're thrilling and satisfying, in this order. Great job as always, guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Meltman1000]

2:43 man that wheezing made me anxious. I'm so happy you guys are there to help

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Спасибо Вам БОЛЬШОЕ РЕБЯТА, за ваш БЛАГОРОДНЫЙ ТРУД!!!! Моё почтение!!!!

[@luhole]

Oh gosh the sound of him struggling to breathe was awful :( thank god you found him.

[@Webfra14]

He just wanted to give you some "thank-you-bites"!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@jamescaldwell7393]

You guy are So AWESOME!!!! love the gifts you guys bring the animals free of charge........Jim in Washington.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@earthkeepr7591]

Holy that was a big bull seal! And you could hear him labour in his breathing.. so tight. Excellent work gentlemen

[@scarey2me]

OMG That breathing broke my heart. He was really struggling with every breath. He was breathing so much better. Thank you for all your effort and time with these beautiful creatures. God bless and stay safe.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely. Our pleasure!

[@cuddlesanddaisy]

This brought tears as he struggled to breathe. Thank you💜

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Noah_11626]

thank god for people like this out there every day. Thank You!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@CallieMasters5000]

Big boy went for Antoine after that baby comment! 😁 Pro tip of the day: run in the opposite direction of the water, because that's usually the direction the seals are heading.

[@Primalxbeast]

Antoine went to the Prometheus school of running away from things. 😆

[@NespeCoaching]

Hard to think about that when you've got a 100 lb animal with jaws easily strong enough to crush your hand chasing you 😂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

The water was much closer on the other side. Like five times closer.

[@jimmymatthews3652]

Think they know what they are doing

[@user-zj7cs2bc2i]

Oh, Dear! How lucky these animals are! If they were not you, a lot of them will die. Thank u. 🤗🧡🧡♥️💛

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@aminmuhammad-dbf]

Seal Angels, Bless you all, for the good work.

[@user-nj7hf1vz8d]

Спасибо ВАМ!!! Удачи и всех благ вам и вашим близким!!!

[@ilovefabricandflowers8543]

He wanted to give Tony a kiss. Thanking him for cutting him free.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha! Maybe!

[@jackiebrooks526]

Wow he was big. Poor thing couldn't breathe. Thanks for another great job!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@songsunshelton5486]

Thank you so much for saving his life😭😭👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@michaelangelos5117]

They are so clumsy on land. Well he's going to be swimming a lot more easily now.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@canadianracingleague]

Beautifully done. It's amazing what you gents do. Truly a blessing to the seal community. 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

I love hearing you talk to the seals to calm them down! You all are wonderful!

[@scssimpson]

God bless you and your team Naude!!! The video really captures how difficult breathing was for thus bull seal! Bravo!!!!

[@barbarachase6436]

🎊WOW! You did it, with the recapture, like a BOSS! Thank you 😊💕!

[@user-si9og9xc2p]

МОДОДЦЫ

[@bobfdes8741]

Thanks again, a big guy he was . As his breathing was heavy due to the line surely his deep dives were also restricted. Another Great Rescue Great Job, Love you guys. Thanks once again.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely! Our pleasure!

[@megawatiomar2712]

Thank you so much, beautiful people

[@alexionut465]

Respect for all the work done.👍👍👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@isekaiexpress9450]

"WHY ARE YOU RUNNING i just want to say thank you!"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@yarnpower]

I admire these men so much.

[@XerxesSings]

What a great thing you guys do. Hearing him take that breath you could tell that was a huge relief for him. ❤️🥰🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Oof! What a job you did! Formidable work. Takes strength and quickness. Those wild animals are super strong. Well done! I commend your eyes as well. I rescued a baby sparrow once, that was very sick and needed 24/7 care for several months. I could not believe how strong that tiny bird was. Nature makes animals so much stronger than humans.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely! Good on you.

[@Lyijykyyneleet]

Haha... maybe the seal wanted to thanks to Antoine and get his autograph. 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Maybe!

[@rektralph6778]

One day, word of your good deeds will have spread so far throughout the seal community, that they'll seek you out whenever they see your truck pull up. You guys are doing great work! Keep it up gents!! Cheers from America

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@hulyaa9553]

Yine beğenerek izledim tüm ekibe teşekkür 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

[@lordofthelords4168]

Superb guys for saving the seal. But the seal chases the rescuer.😀

[@basilpunton5702]

Looked to me like the rescuer was (unfortunatly) between the seal and his escape route.

[@grottorabbit]

@@basilpunton5702 Always have your egress route ready!

[@terryv]

basil punton - As Basil pointed out, the seal wasn’t chasing Antoine at all. He was making a bee-line for the sea, and Antoine made a point of standing in between.

[@vp4744]

nah, he was signalling his harem that he's back in business

[@brussell639]

It's just the guys having a bit of fun. They've earned it.

[@grottorabbit]

Great job saving this big boy and preventing other seals from getting caught in the drag line! Another great video #OceanAngels!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@ricardopescador4971]

Speechless....emotional.... heroic...you are a dream come true for those seals.... you all should get a gold medal

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

Great job Naude & Tony❣ So glad he can breathe freely again.😁♥️

[@avacat8852]

Super, you're truly Supermens for these seals!! I could really hear the deep breathes he took with the net!! So beautiful that he is free again!! Thank u!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@galinazgirskaya4759]

Спасибо Вам за то, что спасаете их! 👍

[@Flowershark]

So beautiful to hear them take a huge breath of air and relax after you cut the string. Not only is this trash cutting into them and causing severe damage but it also greatly limits their ability to hunt. They have to be able to take in large amounts of air to hunt and survive while at sea and with this trash on them they are unable to do so. It would also slow them down so they are unable to escape from predators. Beautiful work as always!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely, thank you very much!

[@fortheloveofbrum3106]

Antoine I’d have 🏃🏃🏃 from “baby” too !🤣🤣🤣🤣. As always thank you OCN❤

[@foxcat6811]

Seal: I wish this thing was off me, Oh no it them! Yes, FREEDOM Are you kidding me? Hey I can breath, Get lost, I'm free Well done with the recuse.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@wordreet]

Glad you guys have some new nets now, that one has done good service!

[@suearmstrong9597]

Brave rescue on such a HUGE AGGRESSIVE MALE. He was literally gasping for air. Thank You for saving him. 🍃🌎🕊

[@sandramariani3629]

Thank you ANGELS for your MISSIONS which is giving back LIFE and JOY to theses creatures. ❤❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@chicagomade3198]

Good morning here on the west coast!!! These hero’s make my morning great! I look forward to these videos! Thanks Gents!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@chicagomade3198]

Ocean Conservation Namibia Good morning 🌞

[@KlevayandLife]

Слезы счастья! Какие вы классные! Еще один мученик спасён! Здоровья вам, мальчики, и энергии в таком важном деле!

[@IRosamelia]

Eso mismo digo yo 😎

[@riachia9452]

I could feel myself breathe better the moment you cut the lines, wow. You guys do amazing work, my heart feels warm with your kindness

[@elenakuvatova9866]

Спасибо большое друзья!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amateurshooter6054]

Amazing work THANK YOU stay safe

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@user-zs7yk6fg2d]

Быстро, профессионально. Как всегда! Супер!

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

Thank You for the incredible work you both do to help these Seals (and others) who are in peril. There really are Angels on this Earth, you both are proof. May you be Blessed richly in whatever manner is best for you EACH and together as a team. Thank You so MUCH 😘🤗❤️

[@dannyaguila2762]

He's still baby. A big baby. Another great video, thank you!! 😍💞

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@ppgedez]

Legend has it Tony is still running down the beach. As always well done lads. 🙂✌️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@mace8873]

RAAAAGH, the angry wizard hat is back!:-D You know, when you've saved all the seals, and people have stopped polluting the ocean, I think they might have some Grizzly's up in Alaska that needs wrestling and saving too, you seem like the right guys for the job, keep up the good work.:-)

[@tarantulady8565]

Mace 😂👍

[@mace8873]

@@tarantulady8565 Neat username, I used to keep spiders, had a whole bunch of NW species, and a couple of Pokies.:-)

[@tarantulady8565]

Mace Thx. I used to have over 60 species...but am now down to 12, all NW with one OW - a Ceratagyrus darlingi, a rear-horned baboon. I found I like the easier terrestrial T’s...and that I didn’t have the time to care for so many. The males die young & I just didn’t replace them. Others, I sold or gave away to local breeders. I’m glad I made some feeding vids so I can reminisce. lol...

[@mace8873]

@@tarantulady8565 I only had 45 different species, 63 individuals at the most at the same time, and haven't kept spiders for years, but still remember most of what I learned about these magnificent creatures. Like you, I also had primarily terrestrials, but also three species of Pokies, obviously a handful of Avic's, I mean, they're just so adorable with their little toes, three species of Psalmopoeus, and then the weirdo E. cyanognathus that apparently couldn't figure out if it wanted to be an arboreal or a tunnel digger. One thing is for certain though, whenever I saw it, fed it, cleaned up after it, or refilled its water dish, it was looking for a fight...:-D I never kept some of the really, really defensive ones, although it could be argued a Pokie doesn't have to be overly defensive before it could hurt - I had adult females of both pederseni and regalis, and a fairly big L. parahybana who was the sweetest thing with 20mm fangs, but the only spider I've ever been wary of, was a tiny itsy-bitsy adult female C. fasciatum no more than 13cm across (think it's called Davus fasciatus these days), because she was batshit insane - I'd never know if she would ignore me or go for a kill - interesting spider, and quite beautiful, but definitely not right in the head.:-D

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Okay!

[@schizet]

You guys are doing great job ,THANK YOU FOR SAVING THOSE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES!!!

[@elizabethingram9784]

Makes me want to cry. He can breathe again. Bless you guys.

[@imsoly8761]

늘 물개들의 안전을위해 고생이 많으세요 감사합니다~🙇‍♀️🙆‍♀️

[@TheShottyBoys]

Wooooooow..... he was barely breathing, he had to take very deep breaths to actually get some air.... thanks for rescuing him! 💙

[@pesthlm]

What a wonderful release. Now the big seal can breath again. Thank You guys and a very nice weekend :-)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@will5879]

A nice big deep breath of relief, and the seal took one too 😊 ... well done, these videos make my day complete.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@x-dusk3137]

When the seal chase Antoine, i hear in my head: -Run Bitch ! Ruuuuun !

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Respect. Taking on a bull seal requires superlative skills. Testosterone laden, with mass, power and sharp teeth. Thank you for saving him!!!!

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

@RoseMarie Hogan The seal, of course! OCN has yet to sharpen their teeth! 😁

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha! You guys are so funny!

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Smiles crookedly, takes awkward bow: "Yes, I'm a funny guy, but looks aren't everything!"

[@tiesabirin6094]

Thank you men , you are the heroes . GBU ❤️

[@fatooshtkd]

Just ordered two shirts.... I love you all... the satisfaction must be over the top !! I am simply in awe and want to run with you and help.. I'm in Brooklyn so it might be a bit of a commute ....