Seal Covered In Illegal Gill Net

Naude and the OCN team are patrolling at Cape Cross. Naude has spotted an entangled seal with a bad cut around its neck. While running towards the seals for the rescue, Naude spots another entangled seal with gill net all over it. He asks Denzil to secure it while he grabs and rescues his entangled seal with Tony's help. The youngster is still strong, a good sign for his survival! Luckily it is a quick release and they can move on to help Denzil with the gill net seal. The seal is entangled all over the back, neck and face.The team have to be focused to keep the seal as calm as possible. They start with getting it in the right position in the net. The gill net needs to be cut in several spots to remove it safely and the brave seal is free at last. 🦭
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[@MrKabDrivr]

Naude: The leader Denzil: The strong reliable one Antoine: The careful and attentive one What a TEAM!! You guys are GREAT!!

[@mlhart3741]

The team's experience really showed on the second rescue with all the gill net - wow! Great job!

[@rkprashar9885]

Aah 👍😀

[@nottellingyou14]

They really are amazing

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Denxil is The Flash! He can run like the wind jumping over seals, splashing into ocean, he is also very agile.

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Denzil. My spellcheck hates me

[@GenieGenie65]

❤️❤️❤️ That beautiful dark eye, peeking out from the net! And once free she scampers sidelong back to her friends ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ufoupmyass]

[@gerryg1056]

The second one, like me at the dentist. You kinda know they're trying to help, but you still shy away when they come at you with sharp stabby things, then when they're done you can't wait to get out of there. Good work guys, real heroes.

[@vp4744]

Luckily my dentist does not look like Denzil. 😅

[@marshwetland3808]

@@vp4744 Why, a good looking dentist would bother you?

[@vp4744]

@@marshwetland3808 It's not the looks but the speed at which he comes at you.

[@criticalfayle7509]

@@vp4744 mate can you imagine walking down the street and getting rugby tackled by your dentist with a pair of pliers

[@lmae989]

Absolutely!

[@AniFam]

Although the second rescue was tough, I’m glad to see two successful and safe rescues…💞 Thank you for saving the seals!🤗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@jchrystsheigh]

Naude: We have to be quick Denzil: Say no more

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Team OCN for helping him ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊 I hate those Gill nets 😢

[@paquilo99]

Hola 🙋🏻‍♀️😃

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@paquilo99 Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@TheFelifa]

Hola Chicos... 🤦🏼‍♀️😄

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@TheFelifa Hallo Kerstin 😄

[@hopetopper7956]

Team OCN -- You guys never disappoint. True heroes of the sea. Second Seal's side glance peeking through the net -- "don't forget the other side of my mouth 👄. Man that felt good. I can now eat without resistance." You guys rock! 👏🌊🦭👍👌🌎🤗🥰

[@fannycraddock99]

Second seal was very calm. Great saves. Thanks.

[@vickiware6510]

Oh my goodness, she was so calm. You would think she realised the guys were there to help her. Well done lads!

[@marcuslex8654]

They never ran out of seals to rescue, that's how bad the situation is.

[@ladybug91969]

Mama knew you were there to save her! What a magnificent creature. Such a beautiful face. The relief that they both felt was palpable even from here! Thank you guys! True Heroes 🦭❤️🙏♻️

[@ronnieroo227]

That was a chunky pup, so glad you saved him from all that pain & infection. Bless you guys 😇🙏❤️

[@bronwynevans150]

Half way through the video I realise I am holding my breath in anticipation!! Great save, guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

So glad you didn't hold it for the full 8 minutes! 😅

[@kismyc0untryazz-491]

I was doing the same thing. I believe, I started it right after they zipped open the front and I heard her growl.

[@lilacblossom5520]

Thank you on behalf of the seals, you have kind hearts 💖

[@valiaudet3415]

Great work. Terrible damaging garbage in our oceans.

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

Like a well run MASH unit! The 2nd rescue was amazing! 👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Much appreciated!

[@nicklager1666]

Busy day on the job for our champions. That is both good and bad.

[@ronnieroo227]

Shame we can't enter them in the Olympics and get them sponsored. 😉💰😍🤔

[@BS-ns8hb]

OCN, that was amazing! I held my breath as I watched you, and it’s only now that you’re all safe and those poor puppies are freed from their entanglements (and I can breathe again 😊) that I can applaud you for your bravery and dedication to these beautiful creatures. The first one must have been in such pain and the second one seemed to understand you were trying to help. Thank you all for freeing them. Sending much love from Scotland 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@reneerikolsen9694]

Impressed with your work - which is sorely needed - thanks, guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you.

[@SofiaLopez-bz6tq]

You're amazing gentlemen! 🇲🇽👍

[@patpierce4854]

Wow, that last seal was amazingly patient through the whole process.

[@lindac6032]

Thin fishing line and gill net, the scourge of seals everywhere. They both seemed pretty calm, a testament to your skill and speed. Thank you for freeing them. 🦭✂️💯👏❤

[@CallieMasters5000]

That side eye look was classic. Not sure if it's more fear or embarrassment over being rescued.

[@johnslaughter5475]

Such beautiful eyes. Thank the Lord and you fellows that they will not dim in death anytime in the near future. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@soho71]

Excellent job as always! You are a great Team!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@carguy4658]

I loved the 'Seal Friendly thumbnail you utilized. Another great job by our favorite Seal Rescue Team.

[@gambog6684]

The way they dart their eyes back and forth, helpless and in need of desperate intervention. Good work guys.

[@marilyn726]

Great rescues guy's!!! But All your rescues are. I have come to realise when i watch your video's i am totally 100% focused, i am running and shouting with you guy's - nevermind about anything else around me ha!! That dear mama seal was clearly taking in everything you were doing for her. Those beautiful big eye's of her's watched your every move and she was soo calm. Much Love AND deepest respect for you All - such amazing GUY'S....God bless luv marilyn xxx

[@judithmcbride4023]

Oh, so tight and painful! Another Great save from OCN WARRIORS!! 😢❤️❤️👌👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks again!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Brilliant!

[@lindac6032]

The guys always seem to have an audience at Cape Cross. Guess the seals are not as skittish there since they see tourists. Well done, guys!🦭🌊💙

[@cordie2987]

What a relief! Great rescues!!

[@heidibaltom8138]

Bless her that second one knew you were helping her. I think once she could see she felt a little bit better

[@TheFelifa]

damn gilnets... 😲☹ good job guys 🙋🏼‍♀️😄

[@nadineharris9966]

Good job OCN!👍👍👍

[@jeffbourne5620]

That was a tough one, but you guys handled it . Great job .

[@jodi9290]

Love what you do and how you do it.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙏

[@mlight6845]

The second seal cooperated so well!

[@CallieMasters5000]

I think the smart ones realize they can't escape, so they conserve energy and calm down until they're able to bust loose or get away. They keep watching for their chance to escape. The big brutes just fight nonstop.

[@mlight6845]

Indeed, you can see their eyes scanning the area.

[@patriciawilson1836]

I keep wincing each time that poor momma took a breath. Thank you so much for her rescue. Blessings ❤💜

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

Great and wonderful work brothers 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dawnconner6123]

poor dear. youre right. shes being very brave.

[@l.faraday8767]

I’m so glad you got both!

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Спасибо вам ОГРОМНОЕ РЕБЯТА ЗА ВАШ БЛАГОРОДНЫЙ ТРУД!!!!👍👍👍

[@nomorecensoringme]

Fabulous! Wonderful! Super! Terrific! You guys never have a boring rescue! It's all good! Thanks!

[@avacat8852]

amazing rescues!! Thank u all!!

[@RohitKumar-ub5bn]

Great work Team OCN ✌️✌️🧡🧡

[@omrivol]

Great job guys!

[@gemmacruz8529]

Well done, guys! Thanks a bunch!

[@tonymcquarrie908]

Good morning you hero’s🇨🇦👍❤️

[@davida.4933]

Your videos would be better if you continuing filming the released seals a few seconds longer than you normally do after release before switching to closeups of the offending net, plastic, etc.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are trying to do this more, thank you for the feedback!

[@kismyc0untryazz-491]

I have to agree with you, I love watching the seals return to the sea or by their friends side.

[@tabby73]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Yes please do! It's so nice to see them scamper off. A quick pan around on the faces of the rescuers with a big smile is also lovely. Often we only get to see a bit of hair or legs from you guys 😂

[@bimiup1]

Naude, the king of the “single handed slippery seal snatch” technique!

[@lindac6032]

When the rim of the seal's eye is red, is it mad, or stressed, or both? This seal seemed calm, like she knew you were helping. But maybe when she's "charging" her eyes get red.😁🦭💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

She might also have spent a long time in the ocean fishing recently or been stressed due to the entanglement.

[@lindac6032]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Thanks, I've wondered about that a long time...months, at least! 😉🙏

[@sudeshnabasu8061]

Oh I thought it was red because she hurt it on the rock while flapping around in the net

[@russmcelreath5623]

As once said, “FREEDOM “...she seemed to know and was relatively calm...cheers mates 🥃🥃

[@brendatajik6150]

Well done OCN❣

[@colleenforrest7936]

Yay!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

All rescues are disturbing, but when the entanglement is in the seals mouth, it really breaks my heart. Imagine the pain and frustration it must be feeling. Thank you, Seal Whisperers. That was awesome, as usual!

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Пока ви их ловите спасаете смотришь затаив дихание и радуешься когда котик бежит в океан,спасиба вам за труд 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

И тебе нина спасибо за поддержку Науде, Тони, Дензел и всей командьі💋🌹

[@jcedgut]

Brave men!!!

[@maryloumckown9941]

So very thankful that you all help these wonderful creatures 💕

[@muralidasari1904]

ThaQ sir I appreciate your team

[@sarahstrong7174]

Seal:- "Well I didn't know the nasty thing was illegal, otherwise I wouldn't have stuck my head in it."

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😂

[@tuchnayacell]

Thank you! ♻️💚

[@theheartland1861]

Nasty wounds from that line, Heal quickly. Gill netting gets wrapped around the seals causing bad problems also. OCN team members are the best👍👍

[@angiediblasi8648]

God Bless You 🙏 ..... Thank U so much for saving him

[@paulrollings9606]

Great video upload. Intense moments witnessing you guys freeing these seals from their entanglements. Over time these entanglements usually cut in to the seals causing pain and discomfort and in a lot of cases death. Situations which could have been prevented if people were more responsible and discarded their rubbish more responsibly. Again, great work guys and thank you for frequently helping people to be more self aware of their actions and how these acts can have a knock on effect. Thank you for sharing.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Thumbnail photo looks like the seal is saying "The guy who got me went that way! He's big and grey and swims really fast! I want to press charges!"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😂

[@gerardogomez1830]

Love u guys Thank you guys

[@gerardogomez1830]

One more time great job guys God bless you guys

[@lthem3487]

Thanks for the cooperation mother seal 🙏 this was very dangerous for your resquers to work that close to your teeth, and you did a great job at not hurting them 🥰 Thanks OCN for fighting for her life to the very end..as always! 💖💖

[@annieboat9999]

The difficults ones don't phase our beloved team. Well done guys! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ninamarie8654]

Wow beautifully done, that beautiful female even though she was afraid she seemed to understand. Thank you for rescuing her. ♥️😀

[@828kae]

You guys do great work! Thank you for your efforts and rescuing these seals!

[@Gtumrths]

You are Angels . Thank you soooo much for helping the seals.

[@rainej7013]

THANK YOU 💟

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You're welcome 😊

[@rainej7013]

@@OceanConservationNamibia 😊💜

[@donnabowen9983]

I have become enthralled watching your seal rescues. Thank you so very much.

[@wheelyspins]

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!” ...

[@RennieAsh]

_That’s imPOSSible!_

[@nanushinthetube7065]

Seems like the seal understood she’s getting help. How satisfying. Almost like communication with the animals.

[@yumossh]

It brings tears in my eyes that we human beings do that to those and other creatures. Thank you guys for the good work

[@annheatherton]

Just donated. Thanks for all you do to help these pups out.

[@SharpLady53]

Best she's felt in weeks! Thanks, guys! 🌈

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Any time!

[@Lissica1]

Maybe you heard this 1000 times before but: Who needs Marvel and DC Superheroes when Naude, Denzil, Antoine and Wally are on patrol?!? Thank you guys, you are my Superheroes!!! ❤

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

It's really extraordinary how well these guys work together - - almost like a surgical team in a M.A.S.H. unit - - to rescue these seals from a sure death from infection, suffocation or starvation!!!

[@emilye126]

Ty for saving the seals and I hate to think of all the dying turtles with this shit killing them.

[@Jim-hw1xr]

I've always wondered if the zipper can hurt their eyes?

[@user-nd2ft1uk2h]

Вы такие молодцы!!! Настоящие люди, с большой буквы! Спасибо вам!

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

Thank GOODNESS you got her free! Mouth pain and the stress of being bound up had to be terrifying. That Gal really did seem rather calm considering her ordeal and how close you were to her face! Perhaps she's another Seal who has seen other rescues 😎 or another AWARE Being who felt your intentions and caring😇💫🤗 Another AMAZING JOB on 2 more seals, FREE TO LIVE! Thank You!

[@wendyjansen2272]

Just loved how calm she was,knowing that you were helping and not harming her. Thanks guy's for all that you do for these seals.❤

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

I can see her beautiful eyes she seemed to know you all are helping her thanks to all of you for saving that seal you rock

[@bhavyashah7370]

God bless you all ..Wonderful work for save Seals ...cheers

[@HuseyinSahin-rx9zb]

Thank you very much for helping these animals.

[@gayatrigururaj51]

Fantastic work team🥳. You made the Seals day and gave them another chance to live💐.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendywright-dowd1841]

Thank you all for saving that beautiful seal. ❤

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

My hope is that one day I will click on and all I see is a post of happy seals sunbathing & swimming, but reality is humans are wasteful and careless with the waste we create! (Something my house is a lot more conscious about since I found you Chanel) Thank you gents for the amazing work you do, you work so well as a team which is a lot less stressful for the seals. 🦭❤️

[@JL11775]

Great job guys! That second rescue was tricky. Thank you!

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You 💗💗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No problem 😊

[@lakehuron7733]

Wonderful job as always. Heal quickly and stay as safe you can dear seals.

[@santamadonna9706]

I love you, guys! Very very much! So much! THANKFULLY to you. Hello from Ukraine with love to animals!!!!❤🌹❤

[@renegat3024]

Hello, greatings to everyone!😊

[@paquilo99]

Hola 🙋🏻‍♀️🇪🇦😃

[@renegat3024]

@@paquilo99 Hola🙋❤

[@robinmills8675]

Excellent job 👏. 👏

[@illuminant1129]

Great job guys. Very involved, that one - 👍 - 👏👏👏