Seal Left Helpless by Fishing Net

All four rescuers run into the seal colony to investigate a black entanglement which they later found lying loose on the beach, not attached to a seal.
Antoine and Denzil immediately find entangled seals and they successfully catch them with the small rescue nets. Denzil's seal has a deep cut around his neck, a situation that has been all too familiar lately. Antoine's seal is actually a recapture, a seal that has been rescued before. The remaining scar has healed beautifully, but there is a good chance we will catch him again one day as it is difficult to spot the difference between an entanglement and a scar from a distance.
The third seal of the day is not suffering from a tiny fishing line, he has a massive green anchovy net wrapped around his body. There is simply no possibility that this seal would have survived very long. The net made hunting and even swimming impossible. Naude holds the seal while Tony unwraps and soothes him. As soon as he is free, he runs back to the ocean to start his recovery and have a good meal.
In the meantime, Wally and Denzil rescued another seal from snoek fishing line, a very worthwhile rescue run. 🦭
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[@SuperLawles]

My daughter came in and ask me "How many seal rescue vids can you watch?" I said until they help them all! You all are rock stars!!

[@maeterith1984]

I second that. Rock Stars they are. ❤

[@juxtal4734]

I am also mesmerized by these videos . It is nice to watch good change happening in the world .

[@lizjo7213]

Me too... they're like warriors running into battle!!!...

[@sallynolan5928]

Yep - all brilliant comments about these guys.

[@redgooner8882]

This is quite possibly the most rewarding job I’ve seen

[@03bugeye]

I agree. I would love to go on a ride-a-long with the OCN team..!!!

[@jewlzgoldstein6]

They do such AMAZING work!!!!

[@holymoly6829]

Red Gooner 👍👍 it’s my fav channel

[@lindahorkey9517]

If the fishermen would take care of the lines they put in the sea ..this seal 🦭 wouldn’t need this men to recuse them.. but alas it is what it is and these guys are God sent ..

[@77aleks77100]

It's a never-ending job, as seals will always hang around fishing trawlers and try to steal fish from their nets.

[@jmac3482]

I can't stop watching these videos--fascinating. Guys have eagle eyes, can run like the wind, compassionate--doing God's work!

[@ManasiJindal]

I agree with every word 👍

[@soundman6241]

I am truly jealous of these guys. I could think of no better way to spend my days than helping these incredible creatures. Why discovery channel isn't beating down your door for a show that would be an instant hit is unbelievable. May your feet be fast and your patients all survive.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please check vimeo.com/ondemand/cuttingtheline and preorder a ticket for our upcoming documentary 🙂

[@rowenasalvatierra9770]

Me too. . I'm jealous too. Amazing work. . Helping helpless creatures at the same time giving fulfillment in your mission in saving poor creatures. .

[@clicliw]

Ive watched a bunch of these videos over the last 3-4 days and I'm always blown away by the sheer stamina you all have to be able to run so far and fast on SAND no less, thank you all so much for your hard work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Wow, thank you!

[@yourmomsaccount69]

I was thinking the same thing about this one. They were BOOKING!!

[@bullshitstomper9417]

Get the net Seal ; I brought my own

[@nicoleyap6070]

These guys are AMAZING!!!

[@terebarbazan5278]

no lo hacen bien del todo porque no REVISAN BIEN

[@chaoyoong9987]

thank you Antoine, Denzil, Naude, Wally for cutting lines and removing nets. On behalf of all the seals you guys have freed, thank you for saving their lives. Many would eventually die from septic wounds or unable to eat. You guys are the seal angels with nets. Continue to free and release. Appreciate all your time and effort plus compassion in making sure all seals are not tangles

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for the kind words. 🙏

[@lisaboolee]

❤🔥🥰💞😎😎🐾🐾 Riiiiiiiiiiiiight ❣❣👍👍🤜👏🙌

[@kingy002]

@@OceanConservationNamibia No, thank you for your kind actions!

[@valerieenglish1003]

So Brilliant to save wildlife where ever they need help!!! 💯😍❤️👍😁😁😁😁😁😁💯❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍😁

[@KerryHopkins]

Has it stopped you eating fish?

[@margi6035]

You guys are a credit to us all. The pain and suffering that you relieve these seals of is so rewarding to you all, I am sure.❤

[@user-lv7tf8mo9v]

Какие же вы молодцы ребята какие вы красивые благородный труд вам крепкого здоровья благополучия

[@lindac6032]

Thanks, Antoine, for spotting this poor seal. How in the world did he ever make it back to the beach after being wrapped up so completely in that net?! Good work!! 👏😇🙏🌊❤

[@tabby73]

He was very lucky that he was somehow able to get to the beach.

[@TheSouthernRascal]

I believe things happen for a reason. He had to be there for the guys to save his life. ♥️

[@GetAssista]

I guess that one seal was just lucky and there are many that just don't make it out and never have a chance of being on the video

[@wondrouswomen8756]

@@GetAssista yeah there are probably many that don’t get rescued. Humans just don’t care about the environment.

[@hundemachenglucklich8383]

How polluted must our oceans be?? It is a shame for humanity.

[@joaniemckinney970]

It is a shame on humanity. It is so good to see some humans trying to make it right again!

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

@Projekt Kobra 🤔 Naude, Antoine, Denzil and Wally patrol Cape Cross and Pelican Point frequently. They also visit places in RSA.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

One thing I've noticed about the survival shows, no matter how remote the beach there is garbage on it....

[@420JackG]

Namibia is a poor country... the fisherman there don't usually have this sort of gear and if they do they are VERY reluctant to write it off as loss because generally they cannot afford that kind of equipment turnover. Ergo, this stuff is probably from wealthy country's fishing fleets who don't care if they maintain the integrity of the south Atlantic coastal ecosystems. They probably view fur seals as competition in the first place and would gladly kill a few more. Herein the pacific northwest fisherman get in trouble for shooting seals and sealions fairly often.

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

@@420JackG 👍 x 100.000 times !

[@joycesky5041]

This precious baby hasn’t been able to eat because of that net! I hate seeing what happens when these seals are entangled and fighting for their life! I’m so grateful to the rescuers…it brought tears of joy to my eyes when they pulled the net off. GREAT JOB, THANK YOU… United States here🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jimtadlock1082]

Each kindness you give to these animals has a ripple effect around the world. By setting this example, others will respond in kind. Our planet needs more like you.❤

[@auraaurora9815]

Can't see, can't feed, can't swim---can't live. This is so sad but OCN is there to make it right. Bravo!

[@lindaa4883]

I’m donating again right now. Your team is wonderful and so compassionate.

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

Linda, me toooo!!

[@oceanview2965]

I'm going to order one of their shirts. These people are so deserving of our help.

[@helainepetelka9764]

Thank god for a group like this that relieve seals from misery

[@elenacherina2373]

Ребята вы лучшие, большое спасибо за вашу работу. Будьте счасливы.

[@user1.8.2.]

It makes such a difference in my life to know you all are out there saving animals from horrible, painful deaths. Thank You So Much.

[@gordbaker896]

Catching seals should be an Olympic Sport.

[@John.Not-Jack.Daniels]

These guys should be as well-funded as the Olympics.

[@thetessellater9163]

@@jimnorthland2903 - he always seems to be accelerating well ahead of the others

[@justinfufun5483]

It is. You are looking at the champions

[@id10t98]

Or maybe we need an "African Rocky" movie with the trainer telling the new Rocky to catch seals rather than chickens lol music playing as he's running down the beach...

[@TSemasFl]

They definitely deserve a Nobel Peace prize for their conservation efforts. This cannot be argued, they really deserve it.

[@Anouk_green]

Danke, ihr seid echte Helden. Danke danke danke, dass ihr allen helft. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@melissawarfield]

The most important seal save ever! How on Earth did this seal live? The seal was very lucky to be there at that moment and you as well. Another GREAT day again!! Very happy the other seal's wound healed up fine.

[@cathyris3305]

This group is the best and most caring individuals… I love it 😊

[@ludmilashishkin8732]

Какие есть замечательные ребята ! Счастья вам и здоровья !

[@user-rb4go2bv4z]

Спасибо Вам за спасённых животных!!! Вы герои!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@strattuner]

that little creature wrapped up in that green net,made me cry like a kid,it was so helpless and bawling,you guys are doing gods work looking after his creation,god bless all of you taking away a lot of unnecessary pain and anguish for them little animals,god bless you guys,terrific work

[@user-nw4ur3iy2z]

Ребята занимаетесь очьнь харошем делом. Удачи вам👍👍👍👍👍

[@tdp73]

Thank you for helping these animals! God bless you❤

[@dinaelsherbiny1727]

So impressed how dedicated you are all of you are amazing sending awareness all over the world and so much inspiring Thank you so much for all your efforts

[@colinashby3775]

Love watching after rescue going into water. Healing starts.

[@surangaprasad7375]

🙏🙏🙏

[@user-bd1qx6ze5z]

Молодцы ребята !!!! Спасибо за спасение животных !!!!!

[@cat2caty142]

герои.

[@luliya2111]

Спасибо вам огромное!!!❤

[@heidrunbusch677]

Vielen Dank für euren Einsatz und euren Mut. Der Mensch müllt die Erde voll und zahllose Tiere sterben einen grausamen Tod. Bitte nicht aufgeben 🙏🥰👏👏

[@haggielady]

I'm so glad you guys are exposing what is going on with the seals. And most especially, helping them.

[@solarnaut]

I fear they are exposing to us the tiny tip of a very expansive plastic-berg ! :-/ I'm both joyed by their great works, B-) and saddened that as much as they do, we are not seeing the underside of this.

[@judithburke1539]

@@solarnaut ,

[@judithburke1539]

Autocorrect is at it again! Oh well, it made me laugh so it was worth it!😂🥰

[@user-dv4en2fp3u]

Каждое видео за душу берёт. Как я благодарна этим парням. Они выбрали такое благородное занятие. Это ангелы котиковые.

[@diane9247]

Wow, that last one was shocking - what a relief! These guys must have the eyesight of an eagle to see these tangled seals so far away. 💖

[@richardhindman1855]

About 99.9% of the people viewing these videos express their gratitude for the work done on behalf of these animals. I would encourage everyone to express their gratitude in the form of a donation in order to support the work they’re doing.

[@sassyszoo]

You all are wonderful! Thank you so much for helping these babies out.

[@zapcodeknock4503]

Theyre so cute and i think of the rescuers as some kind of good ol cowboy (edit) ocean cowboys

[@user-rc6he2hn8x]

У котиков уже сарафанное радио разнесло весть, что приехали добрые Айболиты и освобождают от непонятных болячек! Они уже не так резво сопротивляются. ) Спасибо вам, ребята!

[@user-kq4is6zp9u]

Парни вы герой!!! спасибо за ваш труд.

[@user-po3go8ek4v]

Низкий поклон вам,за вашу работу !

[@deafahrenbruch1055]

I'm thankful he was strong enough to get on the beach so you could save him.💞

[@winnepeterson7740]

Thank you many, many times!

[@moniquegaona6039]

The way the seal jumped when they got the green net off of him. He was so happy. You guys are amazing. And so compassionate. I can't stop watching these videos. You guys are heros.

[@sheilamartin880]

This looks like a very healthy seal population as far as numbers go. Imagine how many of those pups would have never been born if you didn't save their mothers and fathers from their entanglements. Great job as always.

[@lu.w.991]

Ребята Вы Ангелы Хранители. Дай Бог всем Вам крепкого здоровья и много сил. Мир Вашему дому.

[@kismyc0untryazz-491]

There is something special about watching the newly freed seals dive into the ocean ❤ Thank you OCN for including it in this video.

[@id10t98]

That's the best part for me, seeing that dolphin-type, head down "dive to freedom" is so inspiring!

[@nicoleyap6070]

You guys are AMAZING! God has a special place in heaven for Angels like you! Thank you for all you do to save these innocent seals. I love you all so much!!!! God Bless you!

[@simonmarlowe8457]

Tolle Leistung von euch weiter so der Mensch ist Schuld am verschmutzen der Meere nicht das Tier ! Darum Daumen 👍🤗

[@joaniemckinney970]

Thankfully you found that little guy today! He certainly would not have been able to get free of that net on his own.❤️

[@pblw4276]

Thank you all so much!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🧡🐾

[@shawnianzano5113]

As much as I RESPECT you all, I can only handle watching once or twice a week anymore because I die a little inside every time... ALL of the rescues, no matter the species! Thank you... every one of you!!!

[@carol.stoeser]

It stayed so still, the little pup in the green net really seemed to understand the team was there to help. Great job as always OCN!

[@tabby73]

I think so too!

[@frankparsons1629]

What these guys do to help these poor seals is truly, truly amazing.

[@ginnymurray5815]

That fishing line was massive. Thank God you saved him. He's so blessed you found it. Bless each of your team.

[@alvasargenti9712]

You guys are so strong to be able to chase seals. You also have strong compassionate hearts. Bless you. The earth needs you. Thank you.

[@fyrerose83]

Well done gents. Antoine brava for seeing the puppy tangled up! ❤️ Stay safe.

[@fannycraddock99]

Now I have seen everything, a seal wearing a hairnet! So glad that Tony saw him that you were able to rescue him. Thanks.

[@annettemason9439]

Incredible work you guys do ..... so inspiring, uplifting and heart warming 😍🥰♥️

[@user-qo5ie7iz2b]

천사들 감사합니다 좋은 일 하고있어요 하느님 감사합니다

[@GenMaster124]

Saving the seal in the blue netting was brilliant to see…you sure saved his/her life 👏🏻👏🏻

[@psubond]

The recaptures are great. Means the pups are surviving an thriving

[@tonybaran1860]

Fuckin oath mate ❤️💜🖤🤘

[@solarnaut]

" Oh, it's my friends ! " They've come by to check up on me ! " " Hey Guys ! I'm over here ! " B-)

[@user-vz3ty5tg9y]

Я огромным уважением отношусь к таким людям и гожусь ими ,за то что они делают.

[@veep2240]

You guys are just incredible!! Thank you 🙏🏻 so very much for helping these poor animals 😢

[@hunszaszist]

Thank you for your work guys! Those thin strings are always so upsetting to watch, I'm glad those seals are saved...

[@tatiananuzhna519]

Как мне нравится, как вы гоняетесь за ними! Спасибо родные! Хорошее дело вы делаете!

[@lech2897]

Big thanks for helping all those poor seals.

[@joaodedeusmoreiramoreira5222]

esses caras merecem toda felicidade do por estarem salvando esses animais!!!!

[@bonniedavis3977]

Thank you for helping these animals. The work you’re doing is wonderful.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for your daily fight for the wonderful cape fur seals ❤️ greetings to all and wishing you all a great weekend 😊🙋🏻☀️

[@TheFelifa]

Hallo Hendrik... Danke, dir auch... 🤗

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@TheFelifa danke dir 😊

[@user-su2lj1pn2r]

Как жаль, что в нашем мире войнов добра меньше чем войнов войны. Спасибо Богу за вас❤❤❤❤

[@jocelynecapel5095]

Mille Mercis 👍. Votre formidable volonté pour protéger les phoques est exemplaire et votre courage en leur venant en aide est magnifique ❤ Bravos les gars 👏 ❤❤❤

[@annsmith4739]

Thank you guys for all you do helping these beautiful animals, mankind has a lot to answer to

[@Mo-ix4ov]

Loved this set of rescues. Fortunately, the last little seal was rescued just in time! Well done!!!

[@nanceo6351]

Awwww! Looked like he did a little happy dance! I LOVE YOU GUYS.

[@mariamargut7063]

Gracias por todo su esfuerzo ❤❤❤❤

[@didntlistendad]

That green net- thank you for ending the seals’ torment.

[@jennnnnnn9422]

I love seeing these creatures helped by y'all. Thank you. They more than deserve your relentless and exhausting help and idk if we truly deserve to witness it, but I am certainly glad we are able to.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching and caring!

[@mariaangelafronze4990]

@@OceanConservationNamibia tutta la stima del mondo! Siete ammirevoli! Ho una domanda: le ferite procurate da fili da pesca che amorevolmente togliete, guariranno? Grazie dall'Italia ☺️😍

[@judithburke1539]

Maria, the sea water has a grey healing factor for wounds Thank you for your care and concern 🤗👍!

[@cherylbarton1825]

Great job as always with OCN. Your diligence & strength is phenomenal. We love y'all.

[@AbhishekKumar-ys6ts]

You guys are very good helping animals. May God bless you .

[@raushantaskinbayeva186]

Красавчики! Спасибо вам большое! поклон вам низкий!за ваш труд,за ваше сердце 💓❤️!

[@sleepymargiela]

Crazy how many are caught at a time. Imagine all the animals that don’t come to land. Thank you OCN ❤️

[@valdetesantoslimalima3548]

Amo ver vocês correndo,em socorro desses inocentes! Os olhos de vocês ,são biônicos.santa Luzia proteja os teus olhos ❤️

[@christinasoto241]

Thank you for all your efforts!! I can’t stop watching!!

[@nicklager1666]

The seals are never helpless when OCN are on duty.

[@peterodushkin8434]

That’s right buddy 👍

[@breadandcircus1]

You guys are the ANGELS OF THE SEALS. Real HEROES. People who threw into the ocean that net should be held accountable for their crime.

[@edgarpineros5913]

Maravillosa esa labor. Dios los bendiga. Muchas gracias .

[@anneglebe2098]

You guys are Angels! Thank God for you!! Thank you for helping these animals!!

[@hopetopper7956]

Good eye 👀 finding that pup entangled in that awful net! Can't imagine the suffering that poor pup went through. If it wasn't for team OCN, the pup would've starved for sure. Great work!!! 👏🥰🦭🌎🌊😘

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😢 🙏

[@user-vn1bk9zd3l]

Работа у Вас тяжёлая и важная. Вы замечательные! Добрые, сильные, красивые. Уважение и почёт!

[@user-ml8rl4kx5p]

Спасибо за ваш труд! ❤

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

what great rescues! Your videos definitely capture the urgency to remove them as quickly and efficiently as possible. So glad you spotted the completely wrapped pup and set it free. You guys rock!

[@user-ju1if3pr4e]

Молодцы мужчины! Такое доброе дело делаете! 😊❤️👍👍👍

[@user-rd9pi4xi7e]

Спасателям спасибо!!

[@maritsaleonvalero9897]

Gracias por vuestra atención y amor a por los animales.💕

[@Northcountry1926]

Siiiii ❤❤❤

[@gyongyihuszak3288]

Angels on earth! Good job guys, you are amazing people!😊

[@Teeb2023]

Fantastic. I wear your T-shirt with pride.

[@tinyGrim1]

How horrible 😰😰. My Lord so many animals suffering, people too. But we must carry on. Best to you guys & earth.

[@Rambogner]

And this is just one beach in one country. Times this by a trillion and I am sure we are closer to the real suffering :(

[@Rebnirak187]

Humans fault

[@jatinsatyam6852]

Surely it is

[@tinyGrim1]

@@Rambogner yeah !! & Just one of thousands animals being hurt by human crap, or actions. 😥😵‍💫😠

[@tinyGrim1]

@@Rebnirak187 Yes it is !

[@marialuciaferreira8921]

O trabalho de vcs é lindo e emocionante! Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

[@Vlad_Audio]

Ребята вы делаете огромную и полезную работу! Здоровья вам счастья и удачи 👍

[@AniFam]

A series of wonderful rescues~💞 It’s great to see that the last one was rescued before going into the water, which could have been dangerous for the seal… Thank you for saving the seals~🤗

[@crazestyle83]

It's awesome to see recaptured pups healing and thriving.