Rescuer Gets Dirty To Save Seal

This is why the docks have a lot of plastic rubbish scattered all over. Most of the plastic bags in these bins contain plastic straps. Some of the straps are not in bags, so when the wind picks up, most of them get blown into the sea. We can’t imagine what it looks like down there. We have requested some nets or anything that can be used to cover the bins to prevent the straps from getting blown out, but our requests fell on deaf ears.
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[@paddyjenkins8458]

Antoine you are truly an OCN hero. That seal had no hope living in that area but now because of you he is free. Thank you

[@geewill]

I’ll second those sentiments!! ❤❤❤ OCN!!

[@mentalplayground]

Very well said.

[@javierdelucas1982]

​@@mentalplayground😢😂

[@doreenrossi7684]

Bravo you are my hero❤

[@carolleighton4579]

Another great rescue from Tony, the seal didn't know anything about what happened. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

Nothing will hold Antoine back when it comes to helping seals, including crawling through trash if that's what it takes to approach the target unnoticed. Thank you Antoine!💕🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂 👍

[@gardengnome132]

Wow, you even got the packing strap! What incredible skill and determination in taking on these hazardous dock rescues (not to mention crawling up to him in a dumpster). Thank you, Tony, for saving his life!!

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

Bless Tony's kind, sweet heart! He isn't squimish or grossed out about getting dirty to save a life, which is the important point!!!

[@lindac6032]

The seals that hang out at the fishing docks have access to a regular food source, but also run the risk of getting caught up in the higher concentration of rubbish there. Great strategy, Tony--you surprised the seal and the dock workers!😆 Thanks for patrolling there on a regular basis! 🦭♻️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁 👍

[@fannycraddock99]

Mr Stealth strikes again. Our Tony always gets his seal. Thanks.

[@LindaCafaro]

I don’t think that seal knows what the heck, he had such a look of surprise and bewilderment on his face

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

Just When we Thought That We've Seen It All from Our Seal Heroes... Then We See Tony Go Dumpster Diving!!! Once Again, We See Our Seal Saviors Do ANYTHING To Save A Seal!!!

[@nicklager1666]

Far from optimal of course but Tony is dedicated to saving seals no matter how dirty or smelly it makes him.

[@RL-RL]

Antione doing whatever it takes to save seals! Plus it looks like he also cleaned up some trash that might affect more later. Great job!

[@posnrg2u327]

Wow, that is determination, crawling into a garbage bin and across bags of garbage to rescue a seal from the garbage that has entangled it. Thank you Antoine for going above and beyond. Blessings to you ❤

[@skygh]

Crawling into a dumpster is one thing. Crawling into a dumpster at a fish processing facility is a horse of a different feather. The rescuers tolerate a lot of gross stuff they don't show us. Bless you for all you do OCN team! Thank you Antoine

[@EllenSchneider-tn1pu]

That dock boy sleeping so casually with his flippers crossed had no clue as to the garbage Tony had to go through to help him-but we do-thanks Tony! 🦭🌊💙

[@raymondrak961]

This type of rescue is the opposite of the typical beach rescue. This type is one seal at a time but the results are the same. Much respect Tony and OCN. ❤

[@msmuffet1]

Good job, Tony. The seal didn't suspect a thing!❤❤❤

[@mireillelanglois6947]

Quel talent, Antoine!

[@annecarter5181]

Talk about GARBAGE!!! Those BINS!!!! 😱😮 Amazing work Tony!

[@haggielady]

At least it looks like the straps in the bin were cut. Thanks Toni.

[@ricardopescador4971]

Images can express things words can't, God bless OCN!

[@KeePenne]

Love your comment. OCN will no doubt be blessed for what they do. ❤️

[@bkm2797]

Antoine you are always finding obscure ways to save these huge Beach Master size seals,lol. That was an amazing save. Thank you!👍🙏🏻❤️

[@tctcllc6949]

💕gives a whole new meaning to dumpster diving!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@judiskalet964]

AMAZING ❤❤❤

[@tbkindness]

Thank you for bringing them relief

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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.

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You OCN 💗💗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@martyrose]

That was very cool! Job well done;

[@elaborowiec3976]

Bez względu na wszystko cel osiągnięty!!! Foka wolna!!!! Dziękujemy za Twoje poświęcenie❤🇵🇱👋

[@lilaalabed2527]

WOW! Tony is so dedicated! I am so proud of Team OCN!!♥

[@dianacryer]

Dumpster diving to save Sea Puppies! We love these guys!

[@marcelob.5300]

Ethan "Antoine" Hunt, Mission: Impossible! 😀

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

Thank you, Tony, for getting dirty for this seal baby. And, yes, I saw all those straps in the bin. At some point thee workers will wake up and finally hear you.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Ках ках потривожили прийняв допомогу тюлень дякую вам добрі люди ❤

[@user-sx3ji7ne8n]

The seal was bewildered I think to what had happened to him! He was looking around him trying to figure it out! 😂 Job well done! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lindaharwood3564]

Ironically, the very plastic bags of plastic straps HELPED Antoine to get to that seal. And he was a... wait for it... a strapping big boy! Thank you again, Tony, and all the good people of OCN - both the rescuers and those who follow and promote this work.

[@colleen4062]

Well done GREAT Job. 👍💪😊

[@j4v4x]

Who would have thought activism would involve so much patient waiting? Thank you Tony for saving him!! 💖💖

[@paulwyleciol3459]

❤❤❤❤❤ perfect!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pattic.2975]

This video should be titled 'Dumpster Diving For Seals! With the Master Dock Rescuer as host!' 🤣 Always going and above, Tony is so dedicated. Love Tony and OCN!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@ponwajeechrans7372]

Determination ❤😂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂 👍

[@elenacortesfrias442]

Gooooood job

[@Lolynn]

I knew this would be antoine lol. He will take on any non-glam job to save a seal. So humble and friendly.

[@shermarkle]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@hannagradzielewska3586]

Tony , jesteś fantastyczny !! To jeden z najfajniejszych waszych filmów i pokazuje doskonale, że bez wysiłku i kombinacji nie byłoby tylu fok uratowanych przez wasz zespół. Dobrze, że jesteście !!!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂 👍

[@mrstacyj9496]

Please be careful out there.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂 👍

[@BlessedBeTheFroot]

Once again , Tony saves the day 👏🏽🦭

[@user-jk3nm9lm1w]

THANK YOU 🌐🌱🐾🦭👣❤💚💙

[@cg6348]

🦭🌊💙 TY OCN!

[@coletteiavicoli1415]

Cher Antoine les sauvetages mènent à tout, un jour tu longe une balustrade et un autre tu escalade des poubelles. Je trouve tes astuces pour débusquer de gros mâle très marrante. Reçois plein de tendresse et d'encouragement de ma part. Bonne chance à toute la team ❤️🦭🦭🦭❤️🌊😉

[@davwildstar930]

Dirty and happy :) Gg OCN Crew.

[@ScottWorthington]

Nice job, Antoine! Dedication is crawling through rubbish to save a seal.

[@trailimagesphotography6635]

A higher degree of difficulty factor on this one for sure......BRAVO ! .......🤩

[@suek.5057]

Awesome job as always, Tony! ❤OCN

[@jennyjansen754]

It's a dirty job but somebody has to do it!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@billiebickers....]

Love to watch you work.....thank you for allowing us to enjoy your work.❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@azarml]

awesome job!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@DaveKraft1]

Tony -- not only fast, creative, and smart, but -- an acrobat! Nice work Tony! Owe you a tall one. Be well, and safe.

[@SonnetsMom]

😳 team OCN I thought I had seen every tactic you could possibly make .. NOT !! Your efforts to rescue seals are more than HEROIC❣️BRAVO❣️ Thank you .. wishing you all safe journeys, and God bless 🙏 🥰❣️🇨🇦

[@metallampman]

thank you for helping them wonderful wonderful people

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@phyllissinex3787]

Tony put forth an incredible effort to help that seal. Absolutely amazing! Bravo, Antoine.

[@Am-graphix]

Stealth Tony for the win again!

[@Soundhypno]

Excellent rescue, much dedication!💯💯💯💯

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂 👍

[@moinalettice3265]

Antoine is a ‘seal’ hero 🎉

[@sohaillaghari273]

Amazing view sky

[@KeePenne]

Good point! We don't see the sky much in these videos. Nice!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂 👍

[@kurukafa3108]

Thank you our heroes

[@thulekovish8188]

Good job, Antoine. Thank you, thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Seeing all that rubbish spilling out, and loose like that. was disheartening. The familiar causes of seal entanglements such as packing straps, and a rope net, so close to the water, discarded with such little effort, care or regard, was highlighted by the extreme amount of effort, respect and care Tony demonstrated to save the life of one seal. What is wrong with those people? Have they no shame after seeing all OCN do after the damage they cause?

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Wouldn’t surprise me if one day we see Tony rappelling down from an impossible height in an unanticipated situation to free a seal! LOL!. His heart knows no bounds. They’ve all got the fire.

[@ritaschultz6859]

Your team will do what you have to do to get your seal even if you have to climb a trash heap ❤ Wow Amazing !

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Great job Tony!!!! Tyfs God bless you

[@jimboalogo]

That seal was like "wtf just happened?" Great save, man. I can't imagine that a dumpster at a commercial fishing factory smelled very nice. But you do what you gotta do. That's a pro. Maybe you could talk to local government officials and require any dumpsters near the water to have lids, and the lids must be kept closed.

[@rogerw3818]

Dumpster diving to get the job done. Now that's rescuing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@karenwhaley8635]

Surprised all the crunching walking on garbage bags didn't wake the seals up and spook them into the water. Great rescue! Thank you OCN 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂 👍

[@wordreet]

The approach was rubbish, 😉 but cutting the strap went smoothly! 👍

[@susanlenk9284]

Well done!

[@CrowPal]

Until Antoine showed his face, the seal still had no idea what hit him! Nice work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁👍

[@luciebrisson5881]

Now, that's dedication. Antoine is an expert with the pole and hook and freed the seal. Thank you! I saw all those straps in the container, loose, not contained, will fly off when the bin is emptied. No wonder there are so many on the ground and in the water. They should do better when disposing of them.

[@ironshoes1720]

What real dedication looks like! 🙂👍🏻

[@kaedavison-pm6fi]

Good going Antoine !

[@stephanieb7311]

Great job as always. The patience of a saint.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Oh, Tony you had to "wade" in the garbage bin. Great rescue, Tony, thank you 👍💕🦭. OCN, you are doing important work ❤🦭.

[@DavidPerez-zs8im]

NYC one ❤

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Grew up in NYC. Was imagining if this was NYC garbage, how much more disgusting it would be.

[@juan21r16]

Loved that!!

[@blonddali]

Great Job!

[@pirkokruggel2672]

❤❤❤

[@tracytracy1030]

Stealth & great skill, probably lots of practice... Thank you Antoine 🙏🏻💝🌞

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@tracytracy1030]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I agree 😕

[@epsilona7472]

Stealth, speed and strength, a great rescue.

[@mimosagautier]

Bravo Antoine 🌟💯 !

[@patriciawilson1836]

Oh, Tony, the lengths you go to, to save these creatures, including crawling on the garbage ! 😅 Blessings ❤

[@sneakerheadguy23]

Even tho it cut off at the end I’m glad you was able to pickup more straps lol 🙏🏽

[@adnacraigo6590]

Antoine is a master of his craft as well your whole team.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Look at all those packing straps, and a net…. This must be how they behave when they don’t think people are around and they’re at ease. Did anyone else instinctively crane their necks out to see over the edge of the dumpster, as if we were there? The rubbish didn’t look wet but we don’t know how it smelled, who knows what was inside, just glad none of it burst open on you. Great job, inventive approach…. thank you Tony, nothing is beyond your reach!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@theheartland1861]

he was probably wondering what happened when he woke up, then he realized he was able to breathe alot easier. another great rescue in the books👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@bpalmento3468]

That was cool! Good Job!

[@JW-uq9yt]

So beautiful

[@esterfernandes5706]

Lugar lindo mas difícil de ajudar mas pessoal de grande coração enfrenta tudo pra ajudar estes fofos reclamoes

[@BudaKhan420]

A lot of familiar looking straps in that rubbish

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😔

[@swatty7iron]

Road to 2 Million! LFG!!!!! 💞💥🎉🎊

[@Hassthebarber]

❤️❤️