Seal Bull Saved From Entanglement

Doesn’t matter if this was a piece of insulation or filter material used on ships. There is always a better way this could’ve been disposed of. The entanglement soaked up a lot of water and started to weigh down the seal bull and impede his breathing. Without our help, even this big seal bull would have succumbed to this small entanglement.
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[@carolleighton4579]

No surprise that the bull wasn't feeling well with all that trash around his neck, Tony, that was a great rescue. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@petatomlinson1934]

Excellent sense of observation by Tony. You were right, he was definitely entangled. Well done, you saved his life.

[@stellacruz2371]

The seal was laying there waiting to die he was so thin! Thank you as always for your courage and strength in helping yet another of Earth's creatures to live another day. We 💙 YOU! 🦭🌊🐋

[@ChaiLatte13]

I'm sad that people think it is ok to just dump all of this overboard. Thank you so much for educating us and helping these seals.

[@BJones-yw4dd]

I'm not sad -- I'M FURIOIUS. And more people need to get angry and active about issues like this. Many blessings on the rescue team for putting their opprobrium in play to make things better for these innocents.

[@ricardopescador4971]

This person is a communication giant. The way he explains his actions to the public, and then when he talks to the seals as if they could answer back? He is one of the reasons I suscribed. Thanks Antoine!

[@Betsy-R]

Yes! Tony the Seal Whisperer is a great asset to this team!

[@ellenschneider7787]

A One man rescue on that big boy. He was pretty cooperative probably due to his exhaustion from carrying that heavy filter cape. I held my breath when Tony had to use both hands to cut that filter- the bull could have sent him flying! 🦭🌊💙

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

Incredible how Antoine could tell by the seal's body language, there was something wrong. Thanks Antoine, rescuing this seal bull on your own showed a lot of courage!👏💕🦭

[@alenahawke475]

Thank you for removing that "cloak of death" from that majestic animal! I'm glad you spotted him and were able to rescue him 🦭❤️🙏🇺🇲🇳🇦

[@thesixthgirl6199]

If you love these videos as much as I do, please consider donating! Even a few bucks can help our friends in Namibia save more lives.

[@alenahawke475]

I have donated and don't forget to hit the like button as well ❤

[@BeakyFloof]

Done!

[@latheofheaven1017]

Absolutely agree. These fine folk need funding probably for a long time yet. Please, everyone, consider donating - maybe a small but regular amount every month?

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving him ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏼 and wishing you all a nice weekend 😊

[@presentfuture7563]

That big bull was a lot to handle alone, Tony! I think he realized you were helping him. Good work!

[@haggielady]

Thanks Toni. That heavy thing was a death warrant.

[@paddyjenkins8458]

Antonio thank you for attempting that save by yourself and then for actually getting the job done. That was awful it was so wide the poor seal couldn’t move. You did a very good thing today. Go well and be safe in what you have chosen to do, the seals are benefiting from all OCN heroes saving them from entanglements.

[@Mcat7101]

The bull was big even though weakened and, probably due to the pain, quite angry. He treated you to his best growl after you netted him, but he didn’t know the difference you were about to make to his life. Thank you, Antoine, for acting on your suspicions. He can breathe properly now, is able to hunt better, and can rest more comfortably. Thank you❤💙❤

[@janiceshaw3616]

I have never seen anything like that on a seal before! Great job in getting it off of him! I'm sure he was doing a "happy dance" all the way to the water!❤

[@ponwajeechrans7372]

Something doesn't look good, sometimes you just feel it.❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@bkm2797]

He was really strong, but you were able to help in spite of his struggles. Thank you Antoine, job well done!❤️👍🙏🏻

[@raymondrak961]

The bull was weak because of the entanglement. Tony was brave to attempt this by himself. Much respect. ❤

[@bkm2797]

Agreed!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@posnrg2u327]

Antoine, thank you for going with your instincts and years of experience, observation. That bull was starving. Thank you for saving him by removing his entanglement. Praying he hunts successfully and frequently to replenish his body.❤❤❤

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

At the beginning of video, i thought, you can do it, Tony 💪! Entanglement was horrible. Bull was big, thank you very much for rescue❣🦭🌊. Now the bull can eat and swim free, i am glad 😊❤,OCN THANK YOU ❣.

[@lindac6032]

You've certainly observed the seals long enough to know when something isn't right, and your instincts were right on in this case. That filter almost looked like a cape, but it only weighed him down. Thanks for freeing him, Antoine!🦭🌊😟

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@RS-nd8pg]

Amazing rescue Antoine ! You were so courageous when the bull started to charge you. It takes a real hero to champion the seals who need your help so badly and don't even know it. May the ones in need make their way to you and the rest of the OCN team!

[@thulekovish8188]

Good job working solo with a bull, he's grunting in the net. Thank you, Tony, for saving his life.

[@brendahamblin4559]

Well done Tony 👍

[@rosabravo6336]

OMG!!!! Antoine you became a very sensitive rescuer! With your eagle sight and your instincts you are saving a lot of this magnificent creatures!, and in top of all a solo rescuer expert!!! My respect and admiration for you my friend!!

[@annecarter5181]

Bravo, Tony!!!! Well spotted & well done 👍🏼!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@mariagiakalis4615]

Thank you Tony for saving this beautiful animal. Thank you OCN for all your efforts. Spirit keep you well. ❤

[@nicklager1666]

I hope ocn and all fans have a great weekend!

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

@nicklager1666. Thanks as well 😊👋.

[@geewill]

My Heroes!! Thank you!! ❤❤❤ OCN!

[@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.

[@elaborowiec3976]

Czekał na Ciebie?!😂 I się nie zawiódł❤❤❤ Pięknie dziękujemy🥰🇵🇱👋

[@Alisa-ci9sk]

Тони Вы такой храбрый и большой молодец,спасибо❤❤❤

[@debbiemcclure2874]

I'm glad you spotted him Tony. I thank God for people like you. Tyfs God bless you

[@vivaldi1948]

You could see how much his chest expanded once the "Seal Whisperer" took charge. Excellent job Tony!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@eury5405]

Poor sweetheart!

[@gladysedgell2410]

Antoine knows when something is wrong, he is one with the seals. Great rescue Antoine 💙🦭🌊✂️🌟

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@bmwgary]

Nice save on the Bull Tony! Super lucky boy that you found him. He’s thanking you for sure 🙌

[@markharding6582]

I like how he says, "We saved him." Truth is, he saved him and I bought an OCN hoodie to support him.

[@msmuffet1]

Thank you Tony. Great rescue. ❤❤❤

[@BeakyFloof]

If every one of us give just a dollar or two each, it would help save these seals we love to see helped. 🤩

[@user-sx3ji7ne8n]

Now he is free and can hopefully live as he should 🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@fannycraddock99]

Oh Tony, what a great guy you are. Your dedication, tenacity & kindness has no limits. I'd swear that the bull understood you had come to help him. Thanks.

[@derek-press]

your most amazing video of a seal able to breath properly again,brilliant well done ❤

[@tamerabouck764]

It's wonderful he was calm enough to let you help him, Antoine! Another great save for Team OCN ❣️

[@karenwhaley8635]

Fantastic rescue and all on your own Antoine!! Great job Thank you OCN 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@kareyreuben3869]

Very well done, Tony, especially taking on a mature bull when you're by yourself. Your narration of how you spotted the potential problem was quite interesting, gives us a perspective into what the OCN crew does every time they go out.

[@helenascott389]

I liked the grunt he gave to Antoine as he blubbered off. Thank you he said!!! 🇬🇧🐶

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Nina-vc8mo]

Все на добро дякую за допомогу добре що він уже в океані рани будуть заживати всим ДОБРА ❤

[@luciebrisson5881]

It did look like material from an air exchange or air conditioning filter. No wonder it caught Antoine's attention, it jutted out here and there and gave the bull an odd shape. Very glad you were able to cut it off him. Now he can feed and swim any which way he wants or needs to. Thank you!

[@suek.5057]

Thank you, Tony. ❤

[@kaankahraman9513]

I really admire and appreciate your work. Thanks for helping all these poor animals.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@swansong5263]

The cape of death! Antoine I applaud your commitment. To breath again with ease, a blessing indeed.

[@137dylan]

Well done, Tony! You're a true superhero. Saving the life of another living being is the most noble act anyone can do. Thank you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@dopamining7621]

These always make me simultaneously happy and angry.

[@patriciawilson1836]

Tony, you are a marvel. We so appreciate you and all the seal whisperers for saving these precious souls. ❤️

[@tgawron2233]

Thank you for saving him Tony. Now he can gain some weight! Thank you OCN

[@krista2216]

Thank you so much, Antoine, for your careful observation. You have saved an important part of a healthy seal community. Your love for these animals shines bright! 🤗❤️

[@user-jl2tb1jx3b]

Такие мощные ласты, такое сильное животное, и Антуан с ним один на один!👍 Спасибо, что освободили его от этой гадости!

[@marydurham5976]

I remember this extremely impressive solo save Tony!!!🙏🤗😘… Especially for such a Big Boy!!🙏🤗😘… Much Love, Respect, Appreciation & Admiration for Everyone At…. #OceanConservationNamibia!!🙏💙🇺🇸🌎 Love All Y’all🙏💖🤗🥰😘🫠

[@stephanieb7311]

Thankyou so much for saving this big guy. Greetings from Western Pennsylvania, USA.

[@marieslabbert6009]

The team is só experienced now that Antoine can catch a bull seal and remove the entanglement successfully on his own!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@knelson5034]

You're nuts, but man, are you brave. I love how you babble at pups. I love that you chase down bulls heavier than you are. Kudos. But be safe, please?

[@dianepeters7485]

You do an amazing service for these animals that are trapped in a human infested world. I keep hoping the “word” will get around through the seal population that when they’re in trouble to just come to you lovely people for help.

[@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.

[@CrowPal]

Good work! Single-handed, too! That seal is going to feel a whole lot better now.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@Balthasarde]

Tony : " I got ya" Bull : "Grrrrrrml" Not sure bull was very pleased with that ! Thanks for this amazing solo rescue and for saving this bull from this painful and deadly trap ! 😢

[@sheilan6235]

Love this! I am happy that you were able to save this handsome boy!

[@latheofheaven1017]

It amazes me that you guys will take on single-handed a bull that it would take two or three of you to control a couple of years ago. Your experience and equipment is really showing its worth. Thank you for every single rescue you do. I'm going to keep donating until you have no reason to do this anymore (which sadly, may be a long, long time).

[@wardygrub]

You guys are like the Power Rangers. But better.

[@Dagmar_R]

thank you for helping animals in need 💙

[@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.

[@Dagmar_R]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Thank you for your reply. Robert Marc Lehmann @MissionErde spoke about you and your work 1 1/2 years ago and ever since I donated several times and will do so again. Thank you so much for not giving up to still be there for the animals suffering from our pollution.

[@gardengnome132]

I've never seen such an entanglement, how awful! He must have had it for some time. Thank you so much for your bravery and determination, Antoine, to be willing to take on a big bull by yourself. Bless!

[@mimosagautier]

Bravo Antoine d'être aussi courageux pour te lancer seul dans le sauvetage de cette otarie ! 🎉 Ce n'est pas la première fois, mais je suis toujours inquiète et impressionnée quand tu t'attaques à un si fort animal ❤

[@anitamccarthy8384]

WOW why can't they put there trash were it belongs. So sad. Thank You for all your work to keep them safe and protected

[@imilcebarca842]

Tony, tú solo con este gran animal, eres genial. Y qué contento se ha ido ya libre de ese plastico horroroso que lo estaba ahogando. Gracias!!

[@olgapyat]

Hi all! You have to be very brave to go alone to save such a big seal. Yes, it was hard for the bull to move in this terrible necklace, but it’s good that this bull allowed himself to be saved. Thank you, Tony! Today is April 13, 2024. This amazing channel has 1.91 million subscribers (the number has not changed for the third day. We are waiting for another 90,000!). Subscribe if you haven't already. By subscribing, liking, commenting, donating and reposting, you help save seals.

[@LambieSamba]

You are such a hero Tony! Going it alone with a big bull, great rescue!

[@RebelsBestFriend]

He was angry and grumpy and very fed up. Now he has a new lease. Hopefully he'll be free of this stuff in the future.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@omrivol]

Well done!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@nicole5483]

❤...ihr seid die Besten.....großartig.....Dankeschön 😘😘

[@guillaumeroncin5870]

Doing really great, Gents, really great.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@paulwyleciol3459]

❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU !!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@denisezuk5255]

Yeah!!! Thanks Tony 😊

[@tahiti-girl]

Thank you Tony 🙌❤️🥰🦭

[@JL11775]

Great save, Antoine! 👏👏👏

[@LiamWakefield]

Seals trying to reverse out of the nets always reminds me of trying to get out of the Turtle neck jumpers my mum bought me as a kid. 😂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@redgooner8882]

Superb solo rescue 👍😁

[@SonnetsMom]

🙏🦭🙏 an amazing SAVE !! God bless you Tony for your courage and dedication 🥰❣️🇨🇦

[@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.

[@user-iy2kw7cu5p]

Good job, so pleased to hear that you find pleasure in saving the seals life😊😮

[@ScottWorthington]

Great Job, Antoine!

[@fiddlestix6468]

Thank you for your continued commitment and hard work in trying to get to every seal which is entangled. Tony I love your communication with the seals, they seem to respond to you every time you reassure them and this was a big boy.

[@doreenrossi7684]

God bless you for saving that baby

[@ninamarie8654]

Great patience excellent job Tony thank you so much for saving that bull❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@kevinking3402]

I’m losing my last ounce of faith in humanity. You guys are a rare exception 👍🏽

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@jpw5029]

These guys are angels

[@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.

[@karlfortner887]

Air intake filter. Good call :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Samotny czekal nz pomoc ❤❤❤

[@Sandy-jx8gz]

Well done, Tony! That was a great rescue especially for being solo

[@rosamdelgado9991]

Very good Antoine…❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

I love Tony's conversations with his "patients"!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@theheartland1861]

whatever that was, it was sure restricting his breathing. once it was cut that big seal became more active, because he could finally breathe much better. off you go into the water so you can eat your fill of food. great rescue for a seal full of fight👍👍

[@kaedavison-pm6fi]

Thank you Tony🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@emilywagner6354]

Good job going with your "gut" feeling, Antoine!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@KeePenne]

And THAT'S how it is done! ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@lesliehoffman6532]

You are amazing. you were able to tell from a distance that something was very wrong. Thank you for giving him a second chance 💖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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