Seal Pierced By Shark Hook

[@finscreenname]

You all trying to get that seal to open his mouth is like giving my dog a pill. Great work as always folks!

[@margeanblake4356]

Recaptured seals give them the opportunity to check their progress. Poor seal, he's such a good patient! You gentlemen are His lucky day! ❤

[@sheldonrobertson8670]

Another beautiful example of what OCN does the best, their experience doing hook removeval is second to none!!!

[@lindac6032]

I'm glad you always catch every seal that might be entangled, even when you think it's a recapture. Better safe than sorry.🦭🌊💙

[@kathyboyce3277]

You men deserve an award for all your amazing work rescuing seals , ABSOLUTELY 💯 👏 💙 ❤ God bless you all 😘 🙏❤

[@DogHollow]

You just improve the quality of his life. Thank you so much.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Операция прошла успешно правда напряженном состоянии переживая за котика но все получилось спасибо добрие люди здоровья всем🙏

[@karensimons6885]

What a fantastic thing to find that your rescues have healed up and alive and well within the population!!!!! Must be a euphoric feeling for all of you 😊❤️

[@aosqkfrjerl]

I was so moved to find this video in Korea that I found the entire Ocean Conservation Namibia video. I invested a lot of time to watch it for a few days. As a subscriber, I'll continue to watch it. During the rescue process, you get bitten by a seal and get hurt. I hope you have good luck. A lot of people around the world will cheer you on and respect you. Thank you.

[@loyalbeta]

When a rescue is so calm, relaxed and well behaved he won’t bite anything, even though you need him to. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@lindac6032]

He was one of your best patients ever! So strange that he was so passive. Good job, guys, thanks!🦭✂️🙏

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Yes.... Did you see his big eye, following what was happening? It looked like it teared up towards the end. My heart was screaming!!

[@amandadonegan2137]

Yes...l kind of imagine the Seals are like 'Oooo nooo lm caught lm gonna get killed now'...then the other hurty thing suddenly gets better and then they go 'oh hell run they let me loose!' I think we all dream of the day a Seal sits and waits for them to come help....or flipflops up to Antoine pretending to be snared up so it can get a neck scratch and be called 'puppy' 😂😁😎😍

[@susanrichardson1176]

He looked like he was crying, yet resigned to let them do their work. Unbelievable.

[@waynettesharp5340]

You guys are so Awesome

[@VirtualShopkeeper-DeeDee]

He seemed to know you were helping. So glad you saw him!

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

The seal so well behaved he knew he has been helped by the great team and he heard Tony voice,thank you for doing this

[@SheepDogActual]

I watch these with reverence, admiration, and fun. Thanks for the adventure.

[@bobbies1693]

The seal was really calm while you were pulling that out. Another great job guys saving lives!

[@babubhaipatel9775]

GREAT GREAT GREAT THANKS MY GENTALMAN

[@babubhaipatel9775]

MODI MODI PM FROM INDIA (VAD NAGAR) VILLAGE GUJARAT INDIA

[@babubhaipatel9775]

I'm living India thanks many many thanks

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Oh my God! That was excruciating to even watch! That poor seal must have been in lots of pain, and so hard for you to help her. Yet you persevered, as always. Thanks OCN. Have a perfect weekend.

[@tonynagy2042]

I agree, that was intense to watch, and what a relief afterwards👏👏👍.

[@eponack]

I drink my coffee almost every morning watching their daily video. When it is a hook video it takes me all day to get the stomach to watch. I’ve learned that they are not a good morning viewing.

[@rabiulawal774]

🎉🎉🎉দধূদধধধূধঈঊঈধূ্রদধঊঊ্রূঊটথঅঅঅদাড়দ

[@StrawberrySoul77]

INCREDIBLE SAVE! And, he was a real beaut!!! 🦭💦

[@alexnik888]

Ребята не перестаете удивлять, вы такие большие молодцы.

[@nicklager1666]

What a treat a whole 11 minute upload this saturday. Well done OCN!.

[@JL11775]

These hook rescues are so intense! Well done guys!

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Unbelievable that's amazing...you all are amazing..thank you so much NYC one

[@antoniomao5243]

Thank you guys for saving these animals.

[@rnspowell]

You folks are so kind and so fearful to these seals.

[@jamesfreehart5912]

Great job. I like the fact you’re not sedating the seals.

[@elunedlaine8661]

No matter how many times you said 'open your mouth please' the seal did not want to assist you, but I'm so happy that you were able to remove the hook. It must have been so painful for him

[@lakehuron7733]

Thank you OCN for saving this seal from a lifetime of pain and a terrible death. The tragedy is that all the agony these poor animals go through is completely preventable. Heal very well and very fast and stay as safe as you can dear seal.

[@raymondbatchelor1372]

This is what life is about. protecting animals that are suffering from our ways of life.I would not want to die so painfully and slowly.grate channel lots and lots of respect

[@minnie7700]

The way you guys sprint across the sand is amazing!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I think of that every time! I'd be flat-out on my face with a mouth full of sand, as the seals scamper over my body!

[@grannybee]

It's great to see the recapture heal so well.

[@theheartland1861]

that hook must have been causing alot of pain. that's probably why the seal didn't want to open his mouth. you guys always have the right equipment and tools to get the job done, even if the tool is a simple piece of wood. great job as always

[@RamsesYT]

Thank you OCN, that was a difficult save of a big deal that had no intention of making it easy for you. Yet you persevered and got that nasty hook out of its mouth and saved it's life for sure. I love what you do, and bless your wholesome hearts. 😀 ❤️

[@nadineharris9966]

Thank you OCN for helping him.Great job!!👍👍👍👍

[@Harrzack]

I’m so amazed at how the zippers in your nets keep working in all that sand! 🤩 Also amazing as to how you can actually see the animals that need help, at great distance in the middle of hundreds of seals. You fellows work pure magic! 🍺🍺🍺👍👍👍

[@lisag5670]

Awwww that poor baby. Excellent job OCN Team 🙏🦭❤️

[@luzinatatiana8877]

Ребята вы герои,у вас большое доброе сердце,сколько вы спасли животных,спасибо вам

[@jenniferjohnson1627]

These guys are unbelievable. Lucky seals to have them looking out for them. Bless them. Every one of them.

[@renegade43024]

Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏 Greetings to all

[@ОльгаАблицева]

Ой, ужас! Как хорошо, что так закончилось. Успехов, всем здоровья.

[@ilenebillingsley7516]

That was a tough one ! GREAT JOB GUYS! ❤️

[@nomorecensoringme]

The seal seemed to realize you were trying to help. So incredible that it opened it's mouth and Naude was able to get the hook out. Amazing reflexes Naude.

[@sk-wx1cf]

Wow, you guys are so gentle and patient with the seals! You're very kind 🥰. Also very strong and fit, to be able to chase and wrestle the powerful seals. Thank you, from Idaho USA!

[@realityjunky]

It's an amazing system you've worked out for hooks; lo-tech, high safety, very swift. Like a minimalist painting. And Naude's singing is the mark of a professional. He enjoys his complex job and makes it look easy. You all make up such an incredible team!!

[@wolfman3295]

Very careful surgery by Naude finally got that hook out! Great rescue team OCN.

[@hsbvt]

Yes, the hook was bad for sure, but I was so happy to see the recapture doing so well and thriving!

[@Fantic156]

Good rescue .. Heart breaking to see hooks in them, but the patience you show and compassion makes it worthwhile!!

[@CBlargh]

What a strange and inscrutable fellow! He was at all times quite civilised.

[@FnLn55]

Thank you Team OCN 🪝Proud of you all!

[@axgarcia3057]

OMG. What a TERRIBLE hook, how much suffering because of us. Thank you for your work. What a team and what a work you do it can get more positive than that.

[@CMulkey25]

Wouldn’t it be great if the seals started running to them to get help! You guys are the best!

[@maudeleanor9592]

Love the recaptures; wonderful how healing is the seawater of wounds that are sometimes so horrific.

[@Pickeratheart]

Antoine is awesome! He is so intoned with how the seals are feeling, he gives the seals body rub while they are trying to remove the entanglements...he seems to know how to help the seals, Great job ! Keep it up !

[@ЛюбовьТутова-н5о]

Ребята, вы смелые, спортивные и благородные. Вы мои герои. 🤗

[@rogerw3818]

A "recapture" is like a follow up visit. Gives OCN the chance to check the healing process.

[@ratagris21]

In promptu beach visit.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I love how they always check, just to be sure❣❣❣

[@SunilGupta-pz5mr]

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[@TunTun-iw5yo]

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[@huynhchithien8900]

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[@jezza159]

Great work Naude firstly spotting him then getting the hook out great work all of you thank you so much. I love the longer videos Jeremy Downunder

[@lfroio1]

All of you are Astounding as to your Eagle eyes, concentration, quick responses, etc…… Hats off to all of you ….👏🏼

[@mike747436]

Surely the most difficult and dangerous entanglement you have to deal with. Well done😊

[@СамоучкаДмитрий]

Спасибо вам ОГРОМНОЕ РЕБЯТА, за ваш БЛАГОРОДНЫЙ ТРУД!!!! С УВАЖЕНИЕМ ИЗ УКРАИНЫ!!! МИР ВАШЕМУ ДОМУ!!!!

[@rizj]

Glad he was well behaved and the hook was removed, great job guys

[@robertnorris1808]

All of you are awesome and most people don't realize that seals are a lot stronger then one thinks and with those teeth could do some serious damage to all of you. Watching your videos has shown how much damage the trash and discarded fishing nets and line can do. God bless all of you and may he watch over and keep all of you safe.

[@georgezab2645]

Awesome catch/rescue Naude ! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@angiediblasi8648]

That's unbelievable .... Amazing .... U guys are amazing ... Great job 👍 OCN ... Thank U .... Those seals are greatful to have you.

[@pamelanay2195]

Thank you for your work with them. You are heroes to me.

[@marionbowler5440]

So very heartbreaking, glad you could help. Thank you team seal.🤗💜👣🍁🇨🇦

[@smallfootprint2961]

It must be painful to pull that barbed hook out, but I think the little guy senses you're trying to help. Thank you for relieving their suffering.

[@LLLL-ld5wh]

Naude is now singing to the seals. So cute!!!

[@frankparsons1629]

Oh gosh, poor wee guy, expertly done lads under difficult conditions but he got the message finally. A1 job.

[@l.faraday8767]

That was one stubborn seal, but you got it in the end. Good catch!

[@saramartin1234]

Great compassion for the animal. Blessings. 🙏👠👠

[@suzannesmallwood7393]

He was so brave ! Great job guys, thank you ❤️🦭

[@silverlakegirl9078]

OMG!! Be still, my heart!!! The only way I got through that video, was knowing the hook would be removed at the end!!!! Woweeee, that poor seal must have been in excruciating pain! Besides my running verbal commentary, I shuddered a few times!!! Hook removals are soooo horrible!!! What a team....y'all don't even flinch. This is humanity at its utmost. Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❣❣❣💐💐💐

[@Kat69nh]

Poor baby glad you rescued her. Great job guys

[@aunthummy]

So glad that huge hook was removed. It must have been very painful for him to eat. Now he feels so much better. Good job.

[@ЛилияРамазанова-м7э]

Какие смелые ребята!!!! Молодцы! Спасибо вам😘

[@raymondrak961]

This search and rescue effort reminded me of my trip to the dentist where he said: open wide. Great results OCN. Much respect.

[@huseyinuzuntepe]

Hayanlara yardım ediyorsunuz. Güzel yardim sever insanlarsınız.

[@АбсдАбсд-р4ж]

Дай АЛЛАХ Вам ребята здоровья и удачи в жизни. 🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿👍👍👍

[@KitchenFoyle]

Amazing people overlooking the danger to themselves in order to do a fantastic job with such admirable skill and compassion.

[@randybutler4772]

So well done. Thank goodness you guys were there for them. Thank you for sharing.

[@marieslabbert6009]

He was the bestest boy! So patient and well behaved! 💙💙💙

[@GSAtheUnparalleled]

That must have been so painful. I'm so glad you guys got the hook out

[@faodail3913]

Man you guys are so fit and strong! Great work!

[@heddygirafe2195]

You really had to work hard to get that poor seal to co-operate. Poor thing looked like he was in such pain and seemed shocked by his capture. Thanks for never giving up on these guys even when you have to put your hands so close to their mouth. You do a great job!

[@kevgermany]

Good ones. Really rewarding to see the recapture. And great work on the hook.

[@Amelie....]

Dream team! Thank you for these countless rescues!

[@ms55938]

Another life saved! Thank you guys!

[@tarascotland408]

Amazing, amazing, amazing- so considerately done x

[@dawnrosecrants8919]

Once again great job guys! Seal seemed nervous but in the end, Saved. Thanks to OCN! God Bless you all for helping these creatures. ❤️👍🙏💪🐧🦈🐬🐠🐟

[@레몬에이드-q4v]

정말 동물의아픔을 치유해주시는당신들 훌륭하십니다

[@BostonIce37]

He ran off thinking: it took me forever to find that bling! Thanks for all you do OCN team!🥰

[@daveb6470]

That animal seemed to be calmed by your calm during what I'm sure is a fairly risky procedure. Great work guys.

[@chrissmith1364]

Thank you, God Bless you and all the ones you save

[@kathyslawinski4102]

It's wonderful to see the empathy the team has for the seals!

[@kerstinvolkmann6453]

this seal was crying and was really calm thank you!!!

[@karinpropheter2581]

Thanks to all of you being so gentle to those beautiful creatures in need of help

[@hubertsang7418]

To OCN, for work like this, you need locking plyers ( vise grips ). Regular plyers, can slip and sap your strength because you are doing 2 motions ( keeping plyers closed to hold the hook and trying to guide the hook out of the mouth, and with an angry or upset seal it can become dangerous to you or to the seal causing extra harm ) at the same time. With locking plyers, once locked you only need to worry about guiding the hook out of the mouth and you can concentrate better at the task on hand while at the same time your strength is not being sapped away. The best example I can give you: trying to remove a nut with a pair of plyers, usually the nut's head gets stripped. But if you use a locking plyer, the nut head does not get stripped.

[@LaiaBertran]

Thank you for your work.

[@sharronhelms3660]

W.O.W I can't believe how still that seal was❣❣ Maybe the poor seal thought, they are putting me out of my misery? Not a fat chance you sweet seal❣❣ "We are here to help you" says OCN.THANKS MUCH GUYS for checking the first one to make sure it wasn't an entanglement God Bless and Take Care❣❣🙏🙏

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I know, right!?? Such a wonderful patient!! ❤

[@03bugeye]

Another well thought out and methodical rescue !!!

[@1959rossco]

Can you imagine the relief getting that thing out of your mouth ,I had a much smaller hook in my hand for half a day once and getting it removed was a very memorable moment .Great job guys I think you should be properly funded by Greenpeace or the WWF

[@WDC_OSA]

This was an excruciating rescue, but you had a great patient, even if he couldn't understand your instructions.