Seal Entangled in Roll of Fishing Line

Naude and the OCN team are at Pelican point and have spotted a big female Cape Fur Seal with an entire roll of fishing line wrapped around her neck. They try to get as close as possible by crawling towards her. They use the calm moment to scan for more animals in need, and Antoine spots a seal with a bucket on his head! Luckily the bucket falls off by itself.
The rescuers restrain the seal with the roll of fishing line around her neck, and they use their Leatherman Raptors to cut through loop after loop, testing the strength of their favorite tool. In spite of not having a permanent injury or damage to her skin, she would not have lasted long without OCN's intervention. Hunting was impossible, she could not breathe properly, and she would have faded away soon. She almost dragged a piece of fishing line back into the ocean, but Antoine intervened and caught it before it disappeared in the waves. 🦭
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[@stevenfoster5217]

Maybe you could sell this as cross fit training? Crawl through the sand. Sprint on the beach. Tackle and wrestle seal. This way you could get more people involved. Great job everyone.

[@greavous93]

being more of the lazy type, im designing a motorized sled the guys cant lay down flat on and accelerate to the herd rapidly and then jump up and waste energy running. All in my head of course, im too lazy to draw it all out.

[@hossjulia]

I believe they use cross fit to stay fit for this.

[@steves1460]

Don’t forget hurdling over angry seals, eager to take a chunk out of your backside!

[@caroldavis5877]

Cross fit training, now that's funny. Good one.

[@rachelpatten8889]

Use judo hold to secure seal, open tools with one hand, leap out of the way upon release

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

She wasn't a happy camper, BUT your rescuing her made all your subscribers and viewers happy.😊 Thank you💞

[@susandemetry7158]

I can't help thinking how terrified those animals must be when first trapped,and how relieved when freed so quickly. Your team is exceptional.

[@TheCyberMantis]

You gotta break a few eggs, to make an omelet.

[@brendatajik6150]

When you cut that line I actually took a deep breath! Imagine trying to go through just one day with a clothesline wrapped tightly around your chest. Thank you again, OCN❣🦭🌊🥰

[@geewill]

Same here. Unimaginable what a struggle it must be for these guys. THANK YOU all for your tireless work to help these beautiful animals ❤❤

[@ladybug91969]

Not even “a couple of big bodyguards” could stop you guys! I was happy to see her still strong and feisty. But that wouldn’t have lasted long. You surely saved her life. Love and admiration for you Naude, Antoine, Wally and Denzil! My Heroes 🦭❤️🙏♻️

[@carol.stoeser]

Hate to put a damper on things, but you need permission to use OCN's logo. At first I thought your post was an authentic post from OCN. Why not use a lady bug as your avatar.

[@E3ECO]

That's nice. The seals brought you a bucket to put the entanglements in. How considerate of them.

[@novocainesoul4529]

😂🤘🏻

[@PurdueAlum01]

1000s of seals slowly cleaning the ocean for us, the hard way!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

What a testimony of Leatherman Tools!!!! Imagine having all that fishing line around your neck!!! I feel such a sigh of relief when the lines are cut..... It's always a great day when I see the rescued seal heading back to the ocean! Thank you, Seal Whisperers!! ! ! You are my heroes!!!!!

[@Mo-ix4ov]

I could even breathe easier after the entanglements were removed! I could hear the seal's breath after the last group of lines were cut from around her throat! Well done OCN!!! Bravo!

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Denzel always surprises me with his speed! Good work, team. It's so wonderful to know that this beautiful seal will not end up like that pile of bones before she's had a long and happy life getting fat on fish.

[@staycurious0815]

they are the fantastic 4 :-D

[@arielsea9087]

Born to run.

[@gillhughes8785]

Great saves again guys.. That bucket could've hurt that pup so much, and all that line.. She wouldn't have stood a chance without you guys.. Thank you 💙💜🇬🇧💜💙

[@lindac6032]

Wally: "It's not the hands I'm worried about..." 😂 Watch out, Tony! 🦭👍🌊

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

it would have been the first time a seal made a french man sing so high pitched !!! lol

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

@@YesItsReallyKeith Sing... Or SCREAM!!😬😲😩. LOL

[@TheCyberMantis]

In the case of seals.... their bite is worse than their bark!

[@nicklager1666]

I think thats a first for me seeing a bucket. Its all kinds of trash that end up in the ocean. And im not happy about it. Good job OCN.

[@Crimsonfangg]

Yeah that's weird.. you'd think it would fill with water and sink to the sea floor. Perhaps it was litter on the beach.

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

🙀 A seal wearing a BUCKET? WTF? Thank goodness it fell off as she scurried out to sea 😺. Well spotted Antoine 👏. Another great success for Team WAND and the seal wrapped in that fishing line 👏 👏 👏. Look at how tough it was to cut it with those shears - the sound was harsh 🙀. Please search ‘Ocean Cleanup’ for more inspiring efforts to rid the seas of human debris. As always, kind regards from your ‘Ambassador’ in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@pbj1984]

I've seen you write about "Team WAND" before and thought it was an AutoCorrect error, but... NOW I get it!! Good on ya! ;)

[@wckedliz]

Best of humanity. You’re all making a difference in this world 👍❤️

[@AniFam]

Wonderful rescue!! It looks like the seal wants a souvenir, but the team also needs it~😅 Thank you for saving the seal~🤗

[@loz3135]

What a cool move the little seal done that was almost scooped up as well. Brilliant little roll to get free.💓💓

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

That was cute, it made me laugh.

[@ladyj9330]

As soon as she could breathe, she was outraged that 4 males were holding her captive!! Well since SHE didn't say it, allow mw to say it for her! THANK YOU ANGELIC BEACH RESCUERS!! You make a difference EVERY DAY of your lives!! God Bless You All!!

[@GenieGenie65]

That deep exhale, so wonderful! (And I loved her growl, too!!) She's had enough of that net !

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

Great and wonderful work brothers 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

[@RohitKumar-ub5bn]

Good Rescue 👍👍🧡🧡

[@828kae]

Thank you for saving her life. "I can breathe now!"

[@soho71]

Good ole bucket head! Well done OCN Team!

[@Livnin5D]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LaughtersMelody]

That really was a lot of line. That poor seal. So glad you were able to free her - and safely too! That growl at the end...she meant business, lol.

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

I guess the older gals aren't as impressed with Wally's charm as the younger ones.😂

[@LaughtersMelody]

@@deafahrenbruch1055 Lol, too true. :D

[@rogerw3818]

That was a cool "roll" move the other seal pulled to avoid going into the net with her.

[@theheartland1861]

Great save, and the bucket that fell ofc the other seal could be used to put all the old line and straps in it. Always on watch to keep them safe👍👍

[@gemmacruz8529]

OCN & LEATHERMAN at work! Good job, gentlemen!!!! Thanks a lot!

[@gambog6684]

Another furry saved from what looked some seriously tight entanglement and i'm guessing caught just in the nick of time. Beautiful work as always guys..Thank you

[@fyrerose83]

Wally: "Yea it's not the hands I'm worried about..." Gave me a bit of a giggle. Poor Tony, you're always so sweet to them but they get grouchy sometimes. Well done spotting the bucket by the way. Stay safe fellas.

[@jchrystsheigh]

Spooky skeletons! You almost had a twofer before the second seal did that slick roll maneuver.

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Wow, that was some line entanglement, she doubled in width when they were cut, and we can see how playful seals are when a bucket is used but, so easily could of ended in death.. well done guys and thank you 🥰

[@georgezab2645]

Great rescue guys! You should end each rescue with high fives, celebration 🍾👍🏻👏🏻

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Seals love hoops and hole, that's why the get entangled. Circus seals perform with hoops. Ice hunter use breathing holes in to catch seals for food.

[@phantasticdrago230]

Sad how they're exploited for human entertainment!

[@mlight6845]

So glad to see the two-rope release on a seal who can suddenly breathe and finds all their might.

[@lindac6032]

Glad the plastic roll that the line comes on was not also around the seal's neck!🦭✂️🌊💙

[@crowznest438]

I've seen this many times now but it still is shocking how much a seal's chest expands after the cut. : 0 Another happy ending..

[@richardhillard6030]

I'm sure after they are able to take a few deep breaths, they can regain their strength fairly quickly, eh....? Stay safe, great job...!

[@theDgrader]

fantastic teamwork, I imagine you guys all sleep very well at night

[@user-so3ho6uw1h]

Ребята, какие вы молодцы! Животным так нужна Ваша помощь !!!🤝🤝🤝❤️❤️❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙏

[@BigSlimyBlob]

It's interesting, the seals always look so very distant and so tiny, but that's just an illusion caused by the ultrawide lenses. I wonder what they really see in person.

[@tessjones5987]

Never saw 2 seal almost get caught in the same net before. The seal with the lines would have had such a hard life. Thank you OCN for saving him. And the bucket seal too.

[@Primalxbeast]

There was one video in the past week or so when 2 little guys did get caught in the net together.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for helping her ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@TheFelifa]

Hallo Hendrik... 😄🙋🏼‍♀️🌞

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@TheFelifa Hallo Kerstin 😄🙋🏻

[@milaramos3984]

🇵🇭🇱🇧 from Philippine watching here in country Lebanon

[@andreapalmer3725]

Great work team! Love watching you guys doing good. Thank you

[@redjelly8321]

Great job! 👍💕

[@ursi2720]

A bucket rund his neck 🙄 Could be funny if it wouldn't be concerning 🙈 Thanks OCN

[@patriciawilson1836]

You continue to have our hearts. Blessings 💜

[@omrivol]

Great team work👍

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

Fantastic rescues! Thankfully that bucket came off easy but that seal wasn't likely to thrash it off if it hadn't been chased for it, lol. The other seal was much happier just to get the heck out. She hasn't talked to the "Rescued Seals Club" but when they hear how she snarled and threatened to bite off ANYTHING she could through the net, they'll flipper pat her for the good effort and explain how her freedom was such a Blessing 💫😇 👍 That zipper pull with added distance for safety was one of the best additions for your safety and their comfort, not to have someone right on top or in front of them when/if they're a panicked or VERY angry Seal finally breaking free. Outstanding work as always!👏💞 Thank You for all of your efforts, ALL OF YOU at OCN and the supporting staff and any volunteers. Thank You 🌟🤗

[@HuseyinSahin-rx9zb]

Thank you very much for helping these animals.

[@colombepetite]

You all are amazing! Thank you so much for all you do for these animals.

[@wheelitzr2]

The real super heros of the world right here!

[@edgarmauriciopintoespindol7097]

Exelente 👌 un gran abrazo 🌹 desde Colombia 🌞

[@slvstorky2]

You guys are not only good…but funny while saving seals!

[@Juliozz3]

Amazingly sharp scissors used by amazingly sharp rescuers!

[@lotte5173]

May God bless you all...

[@hopetopper7956]

Jeez, that was a lot of snook fishing lines wrapped around the female seal 🦭. No wonder she had an hungry attitude. Now she can eat a smorgasbord of fish!! Thank you team OCN for another great save. 👏🌍🦭🐾✌️

[@trailimagesphotography6635]

Truly some tough work overall, but the job satisfaction in saving these guys has got to be the best ever........Thanks as always OCN Team !

[@scruffysmommy]

My husband Richard and I love you guys!!! Thank you for all you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you guys for the support! 🙏

[@scruffysmommy]

@@OceanConservationNamibia we bought 3 shirts from you guys and can't wait to get them. ❤️

[@stormet54]

You guys run like gazelles and are a joy to watch in action.

[@carolewarner101]

If you've ever been in a situation where it was very hard to breathe, you know how terrifying it must be to be living with lines wrapped around you that constrict your breathing, never mind that they're carving into your skin and muscle tissues and getting horribly infected... Wow, so glad you got those lines off her.

[@He1a]

Naud practically got two seals in one net, but the second seal an impressive dodged. I am glad to see that such a large skein of fishing line had not yet time to harm, and this girl was strong. It's great to see that you have new things you need to work with that make the rescue safer. Stay healthy and safe! Thanks.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for caring so much!

[@lindac6032]

So sad to see the seal skeleton. But, circle of life...🦭😔

[@DipityS]

There needs to be world-wide laws against plastics! I'm always impressed and of your team's work - but sometimes the horror of the pollution we're all adding to the world overcomes me. Thank you team for all you do.

[@lisav6072]

You all amaze me. From the New England Coastal area of the USA, SO thankful for your dedication to helping and saving these wonderful and needed creatures. Super looking forward to your Documentary.

[@vp4744]

That sudden relief from being set free surprised that seal.

[@nadineharris9966]

Good job OCN!!!👍👍👍👍

[@realise6]

Good thing that bucket fell off. Can you imagine that poor seal trying to swim and feed with a heavy bucket full of water dragging behind? And thank goodness for your trusty Leatherman Raptor that made cutting away all those rolls of snoek line a cinch. Well done Naude, Antoine, Denzil and Wally! Thank you!!

[@pawpal1637]

OCN Team, great Leatherman tools and binoculars! Love to see the seal take a deep breath once they feel the entanglement loosen. Be careful out there!

[@patrickraftery1815]

Naude and his team are my new set of hero's.

[@Judyjlefebvre]

So grateful for all you guys do for them. Thank you for saving sooo many seals..

[@JL11775]

Well done to everyone! But Antoine is the VIP for spotting the bucket on that seal and doing the extra lurch to grab the line off the second seal before it hit the water! 👍👏

[@rosannemcguire2514]

OCN Team, you are awesome and do such inspiring work! I wear my t-shirts with pride.

[@FnLn55]

Nature is dangerous enough without human garbage hazards - great work OCN!

[@annwahlstrom149]

What a relief for that seal! Well done, you do an amazing job there! Greetings from Sweden! 🤩❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@michi24580]

perfect day at the beach. awesome rescue

[@michelfortier9563]

You folks are just beyond great! I can never figure out how you could get and thumbs down....what is wrong with these people?

[@finscreenname]

The dream team back together! Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@lisariley8705]

Another great rescue! I have a suggestion. I noticed how tricky it is to hook onto that front grommet when you need an extra rope on the front. Keep a small tied loop of rope in that grommet so when you need to use it you hook onto the rope rather than the grommet itself. It just gives you a little more clearance from those teeth!

[@tdsil]

Your nets and your methods have improved so much, it’s amazing.

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

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

[@yero2547]

Wow that’s nice seeing you guys good job god bless you guys 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞👍👍👍👍👍

[@gloria9983]

Another really noticeable Breath of Freedom in this one, well done Gents

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Always uplifting to witness.

[@jasonshull3106]

Thanks guys for your great work from JDS in AZ usa

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

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

[@LBrobie]

wow, the relief when you cut all those lines was palpable. great work, guys! :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It really is, thanks!

[@waffles3629]

Leatherman needs to sponsor you, like your use is a testament to how durable they are

[@yamnjam]

I always get a kick out of the way they run. The way their heads go in a circular motion as they gallop off toward the ocean. I swear seals are just so adorable. Thank you for all you do for them, they're utterly helpless without you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching! It helps 🙏

[@spartan9362]

Thanks for helping 💖💖💖👍🏻

[@fernandoyamazaki9906]

Excelente trabalho.

[@jillbeattie2758]

OMG she has to feel so much better. Great work OCN!!

[@greentea8285]

thank you

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I think that Olympic athletes should volunteer for at least a year with this group to really get in shape.

[@jeffbourne5620]

Another great video and awesome outcome. Thanks again for what you do.

[@ericcartrette6118]

Antoine's seal: Maaan! they won't even let us keep a bucket! Great work as always!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😂

[@aprilsmith3683]

Good morning OCN... Feisty and fit...🇿🇦

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😎

[@annstuart3970]

Bravo. Supermen of the beach!✂️👍🌟

[@toolmakerbest1584]

She was a hand full, and lucky you guys saved her! 👍👍👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😅

[@TheFelifa]

two happy puppys more at the pelican point ... good job guys ... 😍😄🙋🏼‍♀️

[@lisacasoli]

I'm so glad you guys are there and help these seals who need to be un tangled all the time with A LOT OF JUNK IT'S TERRIBLE AND IT DISGUST ME. WOW that was A LOT of poor thing I'm glad she will be happy to hunt again and get a full belly thanks to you guys😀

[@RayTheFPSGamer]

Now I'm imagining Naude at the club: we've seen a large female, lots of loops around her neck and hanging from her ears.. couple of big female body guards around her. Let's crawl in to not spook them!