Seal Bull Rescued and Check-Up On Cyclops

Performing a rescue on a platform is not easy. We have to be very fast, or else the seal will make it to the edge and disappear into the ocean. Frequent flyer "Cyclops", whom we had to rescue multiple times, looks healthy and strong since our last meeting with him. Cape fur seals are extremely resilient animals. It helps to remember that an entanglement will eventually kill them, but if it is removed, then their recovery is quite likely.
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭

[@lindac6032]

Rescues on the docks are always tricky, but you did a great job catching and releasing the seal--he didn't even jump in the water to get away! Thanks, guys!👏

[@EarlWheary]

Aààà9 no m Mmn nj b

[@hippomom26]

That bull knew you weren't a threat to him after he felt lighter and free from the line. Yay for Cyclops! Healthy and ready for life❤

[@lindac6032]

Great news to see Cyclops healthy and ready for breeding season. Can't wait to see his offspring next year!😊

[@CTHou13]

Proof the work you’re doing matters! It is great to see, cyclops recovered and ready to breed. I wish there was a solution to the plastic pollution, but until then, thank you for what you do.

[@fannycraddock99]

Great rescue. His friends were not the least bit bothered. Just got to admire harbour seals. Thanks.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Seals at the docks are normally very relaxed because they’re used to humans and don’t consider them a big threat.

[@marybrown1539]

Thank you, and a Happy New Year to you all ,your families, and your followers. X❤

[@eileenentler8993]

Even though the entanglement was incredibly tight, you removed it before there was damage to his neck. Thanks, Naude and Tony ... as always, an amazing rescue from OCN 💙

[@DavidPerez-ur2xj]

Thank all so much. .you are amazing.. NYC One ❤

[@sharonott7513]

I'm happy that Cyclops is doing well. Tricky rescue, but successful. ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@RL-RL]

You two make this one look easy, and thank you for saving this bull! Glad to see that Cyclops is doing good as well. Thank you Team OCN for a year of great content, and the many lives you saved as well! 👍

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@luciebrisson5881]

That line seemed extremely tight, I'm so glad you were able to net him and give him back the ability to breathe deeply. I did not know Cyclops had gotten hurt again. Did I miss that rescue? In any case, well done Naude and Antoine and thank you!

[@ellenschneider7787]

No second chances when netting one of the dock boys. One miss of the net and this big boy would have nose dived into the water. Nice to see our old friend Cyclops doing so well. Hopefully he did well with the ladies this season and could keep an eye on his harem without too many problems 👁️🦭

[@deborahlynn4439]

Mr. Sea Bull looked so happy after OCN's rescue! Happy that Cyclops is doing well!❤

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

I am always tense because of these fish factory rescues. There's quite a small space to move around with rescuers. You saved a wonderful bull seal ❤🦭❤. Joy to see cyclops in good health 🦭❤😊. Thank you, Tony and Naude 😊. Happy New Year, OCN TEAM ❣.

[@carolleighton4579]

Bit of an obstacle course but you managed to help him without any problems. Good to see cyclops again, and he's looking healthy. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@user-fe5oy8sd2v]

Привет из России. Вы делаете хорошее дело.даете этим красавцам шанс на выживание.Спасибо за ваш нелегкий труд.храни вас БОГ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicklager1666]

Even the big bulls need some help at times, not that they are to helpful. Im glad to see Cyclops. Its as if he is saying hello Naude and Tony you want another dance with me?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@olgapyat]

Hello everyone, good mood and Happy New Year! Seals living on platforms are very lazy. After being rescued, Cyclops slowly moves towards the water and, hearing the rescuers' command to "Lie down and rest", happily fulfills his wish. The Cyclops epic is very interesting. This is not the first time he has been rescued. Today is December 30th. This amazing channel has 1.78 million subscribers. I hope there will be many more of them in the New Year. Everyone loves miracles, and here they manifest themselves every day. Thanks to the team for giving life and miracles.

[@apveening]

In this case it wasn't Cyclops that was rescued, he just happened to be around as well so they checked up on him, made easier by him being easily recognizable.

[@olgapyat]

@@apveening ,Exactly! Thank you!

[@stephanieb7311]

Great rescue as always. Godbless you guys.

[@raymondrak961]

The nets are put to the test in a rescue like this. Of course some of the magic might be due to OCN. Much respect ❤

[@suek.5057]

Terrific job once again! I'm glad Cyclops is doing well, too. ❤OCN

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

❤❤❤dziekujemy za wasza ciężka prace i szczęścia na Nowy Rok dla całej drużyny 😊😊😊

[@alessandrasussel9308]

Excellent rescue, infallible as always 🤗😊

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Як добре що ви цього котика спіймали допомогли дуже радісно приємно від вашої праці добра і здоров'я вам🍓🍒🌼

[@WildWestRosie]

Dang, he really leapt at the net! Great job, guys!

[@consuelovalenca8884]

Obrigada pelo excelente trabalho em 2023!! Vocês me ajudaram muito com o seu amor pelos leões. Deus os ABENÇOE SEMPRE. Desejo um 2024 cheio de saúde, amor, compaixão e prosperidade. Grande abraço do BRASIL. 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@haggielady]

Good to know Cyclops is doing good. Thanks guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@waldirgomes5064]

Bom dia pra todos lindo trabalho

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@closewatcher8586]

It's funny how the larger seals are like, "Hey look Bob just got attacked. Well, whatever dude sucks to be you......".

[@annabellelee4535]

I was very happy to see Cyclops doing well. I hope the entire OCN team is doing well.

[@Bevportraitartist]

It's nice to see you guys check up on your previous targets to make sure they're OK 😊

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

That pier is not in the best condition you did well to catch that bull seal. Liked the way the seal decided you were no further danger and that he would stay on the pier. Good to see Cyclops again.

[@gilpourlesyeux]

very happy to have sometime news from old "action" like Cyclops 🙂

[@dottielynch9763]

For a second there I thought you were going to go for a swim. Kudos to the net manufacturer for using zippers that don’t pull apart.

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Thank you very much Team OCN.

[@user-sx3ji7ne8n]

Being on the jetty it was risky for seal and rescuers, but successful , due to their strength and experience! Well done. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomasglessner6067]

Thank you.

[@user-gg1ms8gm7y]

Вот это пируэт котик сделал! Несколько раз пересмотрела этот момент. Всю команду с Наступающим новым годом!

[@bkm2797]

Oooh that was a close one, not only do you have to deal with these huge super muscular bulls, they almost took you for an involuntary swim,lol, you're amazing and we Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️👍

[@esterfernandes5706]

Um bom dia pra esta equipe maravilhosa que estão sempre na correria do bem ajudando estes fofos reclamoes. Este lugar incrível

[@lisafrequency55]

Aww Cyclops is such a warrior.

[@tgawron2233]

Thank you Tony and Naude!

[@lll1955]

А остальные- лентяи, даже убегать не стали!❤️

[@rosabravo6336]

All the team works wonders at the time of the rescues!, but you two are a very coordinated part of it! Thanks for another great rescue that really make my day!! 👏👍👏👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@Trash_Cat21]

Nice to see Cyclops.

[@pennylane2304]

Thinking that thanks to Team OCN - this young lad will now grow (hopefully) plastic free and has a future to create lots of lovely little pups is heartwarming. ♥ from Tasmania Australia

[@alenahawke475]

Thank you OCN! It's wonderful to see Cyclops doing well. I hope the rest of the harbor boys are doing good as well. 🦭🙏♥️🇺🇲

[@theresenydahl9531]

❤❤❤❤Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@posnrg2u327]

Dealing with the bull seals is very hard. So many factors to deal with; the location, their size, testosterone brain. Great job 👏 team OCN. Nice to see update on ‘Cyclops’❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@theheartland1861]

usually the big males make it difficult to catch them, and take care of them, but that one was easier to handle and take care of, before releasing. great save, and a big happy boy. looks like Cyclops is big and healthy, and getting plenty of sun👍👍

[@coletteiavicoli1415]

Belle intervention dans un milieu particulièrement difficile. Merci la team vous êtes formidables , je vous aime ❤ 🦭🦭🦭❤️🌊😉

[@jezza159]

Thanks guys Happy New Year to all. Jeremy Downunder

[@maeterith1984]

You care for them and it's so obvious. You are careful zipping them up. Making sure you don't pull the fur. ❤

[@debbiepoole2247]

The seal you netted looked very thin. It's nice to see Cyclops big and strong, ready for breeding.

[@zevc3591]

WOW! Strong boy!💪👍

[@skyedaisy4007]

Yay, so glad to see Cyclops again.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@4july99]

Great job and lovely to get an update on Cyclops 👏🏻

[@sheririce4257]

Cyclops is strong & u rescued him again 🦾 hero’s ❤

[@j4v4x]

Team OCN showing mad skillz at saving big angry seal bulls! 👏👏👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@Slikx666]

Always good to see Cyclops. 😀

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

He's free again. Man, that dock is a mess.

[@shermarkle]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@grannybee]

That was one tough seal.

[@suecronmiller5828]

Thank you for rescuing him😊

[@patriciawilson1836]

Wow, those guys are SO BIG, what a challenge. Blessings ❤

[@JW-uq9yt]

Naude looked tired today, hope he is alright ❤

[@wandacasper5612]

This one was fast. Hope all a Happy New Years

[@ts.elliot5870]

Good job team. Happy 2024!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke💖

[@elaborowiec3976]

Super!! Jestem ciekawa czy sami robicie rozeznanie w tych miejscach czy ktoś Was informuje? Ewidentnie ,moim zdaniem,żyłka była specjalnie związana w pętlę😡😠Dziękujemy za ratunek❤🇵🇱👋

[@LiamWakefield]

Previous response from Ocean Conservation Namibia: On average, we patrol Pelican Point three times a week, Cape Cross once a fortnight and the fish-processing plants in Walvis Bay every few days. We do not perform any rescues from November to January, when the newborns are indeed too small to swim or to handle the older, bigger fur seals running over them.

[@elaborowiec3976]

​@@LiamWakefield Witam! Dziękuję za info. Wszystkiego dobrego w Nowym Roku🎉🍀

[@MrLow12]

Happy New Year! Thank you for all of your faithful work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Guys

[@jodyreeder4820]

Him: SMOOOCH, I otter seal the deal. XD

[@christinemullens653]

Good job on the big guy!

[@barbaracranford527]

Great rescue and lovely to see cyclops again:)

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

I love how the other seals are like whatever they don't even move 😂 they've seen it all before.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@lfroio1]

Love ❤️ you guys!!!

[@suecronmiller5828]

Wow he is strong 💪🏼

[@UmmCarl]

I've spent almost 60 years on the water, as a fisherman, a charter boat captain and a fishging guide and never once, in dozens of Beach Cleanups, have I seen fishing line tied in a loop. Not one time ever.

[@Paka1918]

Well done.

[@marieslabbert6009]

That jetty looks a bit iffy. I was scared that one of the planks will give way or that your scissors will fall through the space between them. 🤦‍♀️ Well done on a successful rescue. Have a wonderful NEW YEAR!! 🎆🎉🎊

[@geewill]

Great rescue!! ❤❤ OCN

[@lynngreene1993]

What a double act the Captain and 1st mate are 😊 and how chilled was that bull after release!! Brilliant work guys (and Cyclops looked pretty damn chilled too 😂)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@buonafortuna8928]

Good job fellas. Was thinking while watching, those zips on your nets are really great, they always seem to work whatever the treatment - just musing if there was anyway of monetising that for you.

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Great work ,welldone

[@tctcllc6949]

💕

[@annaylitalo6564]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-yn6ns2ht1y]

Good work

[@srsusansummers3070]

Great job team OCN ❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@srsusansummers3070]

@OceanConservationNamibia but you are bringing attention to these issues again thank you team OCN

[@gardengnome132]

Thank you so much, Team OCN. Great respect and admiration for doing these very difficult rescues. I've wondered if the ability to recognize some bulls is because they are getting more scarce? Due to entanglements and slaughter?

[@narelleravesi4993]

🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Sandro-zc9fy]

❤

[@ewakoszczyk3580]

💞💞💞👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@steven.h0629]

Aww.. Happy New Year Cyclops 👍😎✊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@grokeffer6226]

👍👍👍

[@swansong5263]

All of us women on here know the relief In taking off a tight bra! That is a happy seal!

[@amandamariemuise]

I thought the last shot was checking up on the seals after a storm surge. What a mess on that wharf!