Seal Crippled by Fishing Line

Another gill net entanglement! Maybe this one and yesterday's seal have been hanging out in the same area, but there is also a good chance that our oceans are simply full of different and unrelated pieces of illegal gill net. The rescue takes only a few seconds and saves the seal from facing a slow and painful end. The rescuers from OCN are immediately off to the next rescue - this time a piece of fishing line. The line is wrapped around a tiny pup's flippers, head and neck, affecting his every movement. Luckily his suffering is over, he is released back into the ocean once all loops have been cut. 🦭
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[@carschmn]

I like that little growl they do when they are pinned. It’s like “unhand me you peasant!”

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Oh my goodness 🤯🥰

[@judithmcbride4023]

Our Wonderful, AMAZING Team!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for rescuing there two Sweet Babies!!🦭🦭✂️😘😘💫

[@JBliehall]

​@@judithmcbride4023 Judith, they appreciate your well wishes, but they NEED donations. I just ordered 2 cups a T-shirt a plaque and donated $50. Anything you can give helps these wonderful people and their mission to save these injured animals. They have PayPal and a secure website for credit card donations. Give up a beer or a hamburger to support their cause. Even $5 helps if enough caring people do it. You will sit back after you do and feel better than you have in a very, very long time.

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

@carschmn 👎👎👎👎👎👎 nothing funny about it

[@didntlistendad]

@carschmn. Yes a little warning snarl of indignation Then more and more seals seem to relax and ‘help’ the rescuers. The other sound I love is when their chests expand with a gasp when the obstructing strands are cut. Sound is an important part of the viewer’s experience isn’t it. I wonder if that contributes to the approx 25% of viewers registering a like. It’s higher than a couple of other good sites I follow.

[@nicklager1666]

Not only the flash we can now start calling Denzil eagle eye aswell.

[@tabby73]

I was just gonna write the exact same! 😁

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

I'm amazed also that he was able to spot the entangled pup in that large group.😲

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

He really is a good spotter 😀 😃

[@ellizaarahim]

With Tony's eagle eyes, Denzil's speed, Wally's inventiveness and Naude's scientific approach - the seals have the best chance to recover from these nasty gill nets!

[@mlhart3741]

Hooray for Tony spotting the tangled up pup, and Denzil... better than watching a track meet. You pups can't outrun him. Thank you so much fo helping that little guy - it would've gotten worse for him.

[@ironshoes1720]

Denzil is the team's secret weapon. 👍

[@LynnTaylorProctor]

Sounds like the forward to a book or part of a movie trailer! These guys are just awesome.

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Great teamwork!

[@karenpiotte90]

Eliza a. rahim more like Gazelle! He floats in the air.

[@jimmie200]

So, Denzil not only has the fastest legs, but he has the best vision of the group.

[@johnasumaa8644]

You are so lucky to have Denzil working with you. He has the eyes of an eagle, and the speed of a cheetah.

[@rebeccasummarell3125]

If it wasnt for all of you young men, alot of these un fortunate seals would have died. Excellent job.

[@JBliehall]

Rebbeca, they appreciate your well wishes, but they NEED donations. I just ordered 2 cups a T-shirt a plaque and donated $50. Anything you can give helps these wonderful people and their mission to save these injured animals. They have PayPal and a secure website for credit card donations. Give up a beer or a hamburger to support their cause. Even $5 helps if enough caring people do it. You will sit back after you do and feel better than you have in a very, very long time.

[@justnow4846]

These guys are making a big difference in our world. 🙏

[@nanushinthetube7065]

Yes. Exactly my thoughts. Versus virtue signalling so and so..s

[@JBliehall]

Just Now, they appreciate your well wishes, but they NEED donations. I just ordered 2 cups a T-shirt a plaque and donated $50. Anything you can give helps these wonderful people and their mission to save these injured animals. They have PayPal and a secure website for credit card donations. Give up a beer or a hamburger to support their cause. Even $5 helps if enough caring people do it. You will sit back after you do and feel better than you have in a very, very long time.

[@meminustherandomgooglenumbers]

If only we could all make half as big a difference as these guys do.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

James, many of us, like me, don't drink beer or alcohol, and I've been vegetarian for fifty years and so don't eat hamburgers or fast food, or even drink soda pop. I live below poverty level, live a simple life, but still do my volunteer work... and I've never asked for donations,. I was intent on buying one of their hoodies as a winter solstice treat for myself, since my sweaters are all falling apart and I have no sweats, but although most comments were happy with what they received, some reviews were only one or two stars said the logo wasn't printed in the right place, shoddy workmanship, or fell eroded when washed, wasn't the right color, or the item stank. Another few said the company wouldn't respond when they tried to contact them to rectify the issues. So I'm reluctant to buy. You're right that all rescues need donations, though. Food, medicine, water, laundry, kiddy pools, cages, chlorhexidine, protective gear, vet bills, sterile dressings, baby food and specialty diets.. too much to mention here... Wildlife rehabilitation is a calling, and money is always in short supply. But I don't need to "sit back and feel better than I have in a long time" because I've been a full-time wildlife rehabilitator myself for 40 years. I've sacrificed a lot. Many of us do. Don't assume or condemn people you don't know. By the way, you omitted sacrificing recreational drugs and cancer sticks, to give a donation instead. Tobacco or nicotine in any form are particularly offensive. I've never smoked, don't use drugs, but am under the impression they're both very expensive, disgusting, unnecessary habits. So sacrificing a pack of lethal cigarettes could become a sizable donation for all the equipment, repairs, fuel, and maintenance they need for their work. Viewers can "pray" as much as they want, but that won't tangibly help rehabbers at all. As the Arabs used to say, "Trust in god, but tie up your camel." Or as their bible says, "Render unto Caesar what is his, and unto god what is his." In other words, you can pray and send a donation at the same time... they're not mutually exclusive. 😉 We viewers aren't all sitting on our duffs, being selfish or lost in the ozone. Some do this same work. Some are poor, some are sick (especially since covid and now the yearly flu and RSV), some are unemployed or have family crises. Every story is different. But I could've used a sweatshirt, haven't had one in decades. It's okay to encourage viewers to send donations, but condemnation isn't going to encourage folks.

[@FnLn55]

Broad experience and athletic skills makes the rescues very fast - proud of you all team OCN!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much😀

[@didntlistendad]

Not only is Ocean Rescue doing groundbreaking work, the team sets a great example of cooperating productively. Each person brings valuable skills to the rescues and the team harnesses them. And the good humour is the mark of champions. Great work but also a great way of working. Thank you.

[@gitsurfer27]

Well said.

[@geoffankrett7012]

Imagine the suffering without these guys 👏👏

[@wendybeer6955]

Heartbreaking

[@haggielady]

Thank you to Denzil for having eagle eyes.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😀 😃

[@mchapman132]

Wonderful to see them free once more. Thank you.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving them ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@paquilo99]

Hola ☺️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@paquilo99 Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@ritareinecker7990]

After all those hundreds of rescues you’d think the seals would know by now you’re friends!! You guys are so amazing! Thank you for saving these beautiful creatures!

[@JBliehall]

Rita, They appreciate your well wishes, but they NEED donations. I just ordered 2 cups a T-shirt a plaque and donated $50. Anything you can give helps these wonderful people and their mission to save these injured animals. They have PayPal and a secure website for credit card donations. Give up a beer or a hamburger to support their cause. Even $5 helps if enough caring people do it. You will sit back after you do and feel better than you have in a very, very long time.

[@beadot8629]

Thanks for showing us the seals going into the water again. Best part of your much needed work.

[@elisabethryland9550]

Kindness, intelligence, teamwork, caring for the environment--these handsome guys give us hope for the future. Thank you so much for being my heroes.

[@msadrakhall]

Great saves ! Thank you 🦭❣️

[@grannybee]

Such a cooperative baby seal.

[@avacat8852]

super nice rescue of these cute baby seals!! good that they were not so badly unjured by the lines and gil net!! Thank u all so very much!! God bless u all!! I wish everyone a very nice Sunday!!! 💖🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dinky3817]

Hi, so nice to find someone who believes in god these days! It would be so wonderful if those ruining the earth by nets, garbage and pollution, were made to stop and as you know that Revelation 11 v 18 shows that God will stop the earth from being ruined. then these beautiful magnificent creatures will enjoy friendship with mankind. could you let me know what you think will happen please? and may God bless you! x

[@l.faraday8767]

The flash gets two! Fabulous rescues! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@MarshaNPILoveCanada]

Those guys are the best 👍🏼

[@paquilo99]

I love to see how quickly they return to the ocean with a new opportunity thanks to this wonderful OCN team. Thank you a thousand☺️🙌🏻🙋🏻‍♀️💙👶🏻🇪🇸🦭🦭🦭🦭

[@solarnaut]

@ 1:20 & 3:25 ( am I anthropomorphizing ?) That surely looks like GLEE on their faces and JOY in their step as the pups RUN FREE into the Sea ! B-) anthropomorphize, verb, 1. attribute human characteristics or behaviour to (a god, animal, or object) Example: "people's tendency to anthropomorphize their dogs"

[@jezza159]

Poor little buggers so glad they have you guys imagine if they didn't have anyone rescuing them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Jeremy Downunder

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Thank you for saving that little puppy seal life you all are our heroes great work as always

[@dorothym.b.5482]

I'm really happy with KZbin about not showing the dislike button, I didn't get why people put dislike in videos of people helping animals.

[@ellenschneider7787]

Denzil with 2 quick catches and the second was with a very WET heavy net. Nice job 👍

[@LittleSister60]

Wonderful work as always. Well done.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lindac6032]

Poor seal #2! To have that line twisted around his face and neck like that. He quickly would have starved without your intervention. Thanks to Tony for alerting the team and to Denzil for catching him!👍👏💙

[@Raki652]

You people are wonderful, thank you all for doing such a great job !

[@828kae]

Poor baby seal! But, all better now!👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yeah!👍

[@MuraCasardis]

Love how the puppy widened its eyes a bit when the first line was cut. They must have felt such relief

[@antonipietkiewicz2962]

Best wishes 😊👍🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 😊

[@deenichols491]

Great job gentlemen... I applaud your dedication and compassion for the sea life.....

[@minnie7700]

Man may work from sun to sun but the OCN's work is never done. ❤️

[@lindac6032]

Just goes to show, each team member has an important role to play. Thanks, guys!🦭👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed 😀 😃

[@lynnelahood]

You are truly wonderful for doing this good work for the little defenceless ones in our world. Thank you.

[@pineapple3555]

I support this all the way 💛

[@theheartland1861]

Making more great saves is priceless 👍👍

[@lakehuron7733]

Thank you for being there OCN--My heart breaks for all the animals that don't have an OCN looking over them.

[@tatyanateplova1848]

Огромное спасибо за спасение животных!

[@dortisneo5992]

Спасибо Вам огромное 🙏

[@marieslabbert6009]

Both were bad entanglements. Thank you OCN team and especially the eagle eyed, lightning fast Denzel!

[@marcelob.5300]

You're all a wonderful team, guys.

[@realise6]

Great, great job getting those two freed from the awful lines around their body. The OCN team is so efficient, everyone is versatile in all tasks. Well done and thank you!

[@JBliehall]

6, they appreciate your well wishes, but they NEED donations. I just ordered 2 cups a T-shirt a plaque and donated $50. Anything you can give helps these wonderful people and their mission to save these injured animals. They have PayPal and a secure website for credit card donations. Give up a beer or a hamburger to support their cause. Even $5 helps if enough caring people do it. You will sit back after you do and feel better than you have in a very, very long time.

[@l33jcm]

Well done guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@fannycraddock99]

Well done Flash with the super eyesight too. Great job guys. The pup was so calm, bless him. Off they go into the sea.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

This team fits together like pieces of a puzzle. All working so beautifully together, but with their own individual attributes. They make it look a lot easier than it is! I would imagine the nets are heavy and it takes a lot of strength and flexibility to secure a seal fighting not to get caught. That first pup looked like it jerked from pain. The 2nd one was in a terrible mess! How lucky they were to be in such good hands and now they are free!!! A shout out to Denzel for his speedy catches! Thank you, Seal Whisperers, for helping these beautiful animals that need you so desperately. 👏👏👏❣❣❣💐💐💐

[@ninamarie8654]

Yay I feel happy!! 😀because you guys did such a beautiful job what a great team you are. Those two little puppies are free to be happy and live their lives. ♥️👍

[@sharronhelms3660]

Great JOB guys. The seals would not have a second chance without you OCN.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ STAY SAFE 🙏

[@janhunt6214]

A beautiful rescue! Thank you Team OCN.!!

[@paquilo99]

Verdad que es maravilloso ver cómo vuelven rápidamente al océano con una nueva oportunidad de vivir? Gracias al esfuerzo y al equipo de OCN. 🇪🇸👶🏻💙🙋🏻‍♀️🦭🦭🦭

[@adamarlem9863]

si

[@ratagris21]

Great work. Glad you helped out the seal. Great work OCN team!!!🎩☯️♠️🏁🎯🖖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks 👍

[@bigtonkakid]

Unfortunately there will never be a day where you won’t have to do this!

[@dav1dsm1th]

Two great rescues - Denzel is amazingly quick. Stay safe and awesome out there.

[@gambog6684]

Denzil is getting better and better. Great work as always guys. Thank you.

[@WDC_OSA]

Thank you for saving these pups

[@HuseyinSahin-rx9zb]

Thank you very much for helping these animals.

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Thank you all so much..you guys are amazing... NYC one

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Excellent work both times, and the last one, poor thing, I’m sure it knew you were helping. Thanks OCN, as always a great team work.

[@clwbchbabycakes]

Such tiny little things to be in so much trouble already.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes😞

[@user-tw4yj9qd8l]

Сердце радуется, глядя на вашу работу , спасибо вам, ребята.

[@elyass.k.n5994]

Thank you for saving these beautiful animals👍, you are great heroes.👍👍🇮🇷

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

Everyone plays a proper & important roll on the team & y'all work great together!! These fur baby's have every chance to recover & survive. Thank you all so much!! My love and appreciation from NYS!!!

[@jasonshull3106]

You guys are rock stars. Thanks again for the great work.

[@elizabethingram9784]

Yeah, for the amazing Denzil. Great rescues! ❤️💫

[@lisag5670]

Awww those poor pups. The second little one was staying calm for you to work on them. Thanks for another great rescue 🙏🦭❤️

[@krista2216]

I agree, Nick Lager, Denzil has amazingly sharp eyes and fleet feet. OCN, I love seeing what you guys are doing!

[@percyferrao]

You guys really have amazing eyesight! Thanks for doing this .... if it weren't for you these seals would be lost.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Highest levels of testosterone in men, combined with sharp eyes, decisive action, the speed of a black mamba, and the compassion of a big heart. What a gift to seals in Namibia! Thank you from California!

[@geewill]

Well done team!!! And of course Huge Thanks ❤❤

[@hannaedwards4723]

It's very inspiring to see you do what you can for each of these seals. Thank you!

[@megawatiomar2712]

Thanks for helping. So sweet. God bless you

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Thank you very much Team OCN. Good job. 👍🥰👏

[@bethroberts674]

Denzil is the best, I love watching your videos. The seals are so relieved to be free of their entanglements. Thank you…

[@jamitripe459]

I want to thank you for what you do for these animals .I wish there were more people like you guys 💖

[@rizj]

Great spot Denzil and great job crew!

[@John-tq4bf]

A great team with a determination to help these poor unfortunate victims of human carelessness.

[@andrewmonument8847]

Great work guys... Always love watching your rescues. Keep up the good work.

[@pamelagabert4709]

You are heroes!!!!

[@crystalheart9]

It's so good to see the pups were rescued while they were still strong and healthy. Thank for your amazing work.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Маленький котик а огризается ребьята ви приносите радость когда спасенние котики бегут океан спасибо добрие люди здоровья вам всем родним🙏

[@maeterith1984]

Naude, Denzel, Wally, and Antoine, you are all angels. To these animals you are truly god sends. ❤.

[@nadineharris9966]

Good job OCN!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@alm5693]

Denzil is a treasure to have on your crew.

[@shawnablake5102]

Woohoo, good spot on the second one. Great job! Thank you for what you do.

[@rpc717]

Another candidate for cutest baby seal ever!

[@angiediblasi8648]

Thank U 😊 OCN ...... U guys R angels

[@tileux]

You guys are fantastic and you are doing a job that puts you, in my bok, on the list of saints, but how long can this be kept up? When will all the crap coming out of our oceans end? These questions - and the possible answers - really bother me.

[@beknic8872]

The relief in the pups eyes the minute you cut through. All the thanks you need. Great job spotting and rescuing guys!!

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@allthumbs3792]

Poor creatures! They don't deserve this horrible suffering. Thank you Ocean Conservation team!

[@sayanchatterjee7345]

You guys doing great job 🙏❤️

[@michi24580]

Another great rescue. but the one with the pup saved from the rock was my favorite one this weekend.

[@TXMEDRGR]

You have a lot of talent on your team. Denzil is a star.

[@edgarpineros5913]

Ustedes son los héroes de personas como nosotros que amamos a los animales... muchas gracias.

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

Great and wonderful work brothers 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@irenelitvak5576]

Great job as usual, bravo

[@garyconstant4234]

What would the poor seals do without the dedication of these caring passionate good people. God bless you all, you are true heroes for doing all that you do 🙏

[@luisaferro9600]

É muito amor por esses seres vivos muito obrigada meus anjos do mar 🇵🇹🙏👏👏

[@lauracardellini4192]

Great team work guys. Thank you! 🙌🌸♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@GenMaster124]

Little seal almost got himself a set of binoculars ….well done guys 👏🏻👏🏻

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

It never fails: wherever you set something that's brand new, it's in the wrong place.🤔😁

[@owenphl1652]

Well done, Denzil the flash.