Seal Relaxes With Rescuer After Rescue

Naude and the OCN team are on patrol at Pelican Point where they come across an entangled baby seal in a large group of seals quite far from the water. The team moves in slowly in an attempt to easily extract the entangled pup. The group of seals create some confusion when they run in multiple directions at once and the team loose sight of their patient. Luckily Naude spots the entangled pup and manages to secure him. The ball of fishing line is easily removed before any serious damage is done. The baby seal does not run away immediately upon release, probably very confused by the whole experience. This interaction is a bit of a treat for the rescuers. 🦭
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[@michaelrodway7816]

What a diva. A pup that really wanted 15 minutes of fame... and got about 10%. Great work OCN Team!

[@DaleDamian]

*The seals are starting to realize that the OCN team is there to HELP them not harm them.😊*

[@lauriponikiewski9372]

Yep, the seals know! They see the OCN team daily.

[@JonCollinsMedia]

Yeah that's why they run away

[@CallieMasters5000]

2:20 when you come out of the store and you can't remember where you parked your car but you know it's around here somewhere and you don't want to look like you're lost so you just stand there casually looking around.

[@marydurham5976]

NAAAH... HE WAS JUST WANTING SO MORE OF NAUDE'S "RUBBA LOVIN'🤗"!!!💖😍🤗😉

[@emmkay80]

Faaack! How’d you know I do that?! 🤣

[@ArDeeMee]

Yeah, that’s awful. =D

[@MrHatsuka1]

I think the word is out amongst the seals that the OCN crew is pretty cool!

[@samhartford8677]

I think so too. I've been waiting for it. Animals are not as stupid as we think.

[@marble228]

Among us?

[@thetipsyreader5491]

The guys dont even have to sprint that hard to catch up either :)

[@judithstuart9631]

Just thinking that!

[@bitspacemusic]

Soon they can put up a stand at the beach with a "Fishing line removal" sign and the seals come to them.

[@ratagris21]

The seal was waiting for you to finish his relaxation massage at the beach after being rescued. Great job guys. ☯️🎩♠️

[@bonniewylie3287]

😄 He upgraded to the OCN spa package.

[@RestWithin]

Yes, if you want a seal to like you stroke it’s chest area not it’s head.

[@lindac6032]

Another pup chilling with his hero rescuer. Word is getting around! Thanks, guys, for freeing him before there was any damage.🦭✂️👏😎

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks again!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

My guess is that this rescued seal baby simply wanted to be petted more!

[@ieuanhunt552]

Petting is a human superpower

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear @@ieuanhunt552 👍👌👏 Definitely! Best regards, luck and health.

[@ieuanhunt552]

Oh thank you. U2

[@marydurham5976]

I ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!!... THEY ARE THE PUPPY'S OF THE SEA!!!💖😍🤗... AND IF YOU JUST HAD TIGHT STRING CUT FROM YOUR NECK, SHOULDERS, ETC.... WOULDN'T A GOOD RUBBA LOVIN' FEEL GOOD TO YOU TOO!!??🤔😉

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear @@marydurham5976 👍👌👏 Absolutely! Best regards, luck and health.

[@theFutureSoundWaves]

They're not even running from you that fast as they used to. They're definitely becoming accustomed to you. 👍👍👍

[@midnightstrata2885]

The little one went to see Antoine on the way to the water omgsh that's so adorable

[@sil9800]

Wouldn't you? I know I would! 😂♥️😂

[@rosalee477]

Wish they showed that clip

[@wordzmyth]

@@rosalee477 I know! Maybe something went wrong with the camera

[@marieslabbert6009]

This is the friendliest snd most relaxed pup yet. Perhaps they are starting to sense that OCN is there to help, not hurt them.💚💚💚

[@FnLn55]

Perhaps the young innocence knows no fear. peace

[@nxau120]

The seals seem to happy to be rescued these days. So many more are being so calm after.

[@nicklager1666]

The more videos i see the more it looks like you are herding a flock of sheep. We all love seals that stays with OCN a bit.

[@tammiebroggins]

Ikr they even sound like sheep from a distance

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

:D Don't they sound kind of like sheep sometimes?

[@JonCollinsMedia]

I like to imagine the seals are learning you're helping them rather then trying to eat them.

[@janethompson2305]

"OK it's done, your free...You can go now" baby 🦭 🇳🇦 won't leave 😊❤ I wouldn't leave either after that back rub. That is so darling 😊❤ God Bless 🙌 💖 🙏 ❤️ 💕 💗 U OCN team & all the seals 🦭 🌊 🦭🦭🦭🦭 🇳🇦 🦭🇳🇦 🦭 🇳🇦

[@straytarnish9443]

That little still knows he's safer on y'all's team then he is back in the water and thank you very much for helping our seals

[@lindac6032]

600K subscribers!! Woo-hoo!!🦭💯👏👍🙏🌍🇳🇦💙

[@emazhatt6561]

Let's go to 700k subscribers guys!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🎉

[@emazhatt6561]

Hurraaaaaa👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lindac6032]

@@emazhatt6561 And soon...a million subscribers!👍😎

[@emazhatt6561]

@@lindac6032 yay...Let's do it together. All the best

[@pmccoy5511]

They know and are telling each other about the kind beings that relieve them from their discomfort and pain. Thank you so much.

[@flyme53]

Poor little guy was totally disoriented. Thank you guys for your hard work.

[@theheartland1861]

The little seal felt so miserable with all that line, and when the line was removed, the seal was so happy, the seal wanted to show you how much they appreciated your saving them. It shows the animal kingdom has feelings and emotions as well. Great work, you guys rock👍👍

[@zedanilla]

The seal was in a stupor. He prepared himself to be eaten alive. But suddenly he was free.

[@colostomybaguette6122]

Im not so sure about that. Danil is right. It's far fetched to assume that they actually have that level of reasoning. It doesn't take away from the good work being done but unless we know the sort of intelligence these animals are capable of making those assumptions seem a bit far fetched.

[@whalesong999]

@@colostomybaguette6122 I think and have seen that it happens but over time for the creature to process it in a way they understand. Hence a return to visit a rescuer with curiosity and appreciation.

[@SherLock55]

@@zedanilla Yeah he was just a little confused, first he is obviously feeling some relief being free from the line but he is surrounded by strange creatures and probably wondering what the hell is going on. Mammals are very intelligent as we well know so obviously we can never truly understand what they are thinking but it's nice to imagine.

[@kathleenlandolt5936]

@@colostomybaguette6122 Other mammals in the sea exhibit a high level of intelligence. I think it's likely to include seals. Also, they used to train circus seals to balance balls on their noses and other tricks, so they certainly aren't stupid.

[@deanmann2210]

That line would have strangled baby seal in a short time .Thank you for saving him from a slow painful death .

[@dougroberts3840]

That was awesome, that seal was like "Hey, you guys aren't so bad after all."

[@gup8175]

It is heartwarming when the seal hangs out. Thanks to OCN for another happy ending :D

[@larryscott3982]

Yeah, we all like it when they chill after a neck rub.

[@RenTed.]

So many seals were not even running away and the OCN team walked by them, no stress, chilling in the sand. I guess they are getting used to them by now :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Perhaps..

[@gwenreader6631]

Looks like he’s going around personally thanking each one of you! 😃

[@BudaKhan420]

For generations animals have learned to fear humans. Maybe in a generation of doing this kind of work the seals will learn not only to not fear humans, but maybe to seek them out for help.

[@BudaKhan420]

@Projekt Kobra well that story is what got me thinking about this to begin with. If sharks can figure it out…

[@liam00]

It's better if wild animals fear humans or they will most likely go extinct

[@patpierce4854]

Unfortunately for the wildlife, there are a lot more careless humans tossing their trash into the ocean, than heroes on the beach capturing and removing trash entanglements. However, little ones like this character, and all the others who were fortunate enough to end up on one of the Namibian beaches when OCN was patrolling, have learned that SOME humans are really helpful…..even if they don’t provide fishy treats🦭❤️

[@JohnDoe-yq8ox]

@Projekt Kobra Ha, at first I thought you meant an actual bird.

[@luakkun318]

Its so cute when they stick around to say thanks, good job!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We love it...

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Possibly the pup was waiting for some belly rubs 💛✨🦭✨ *He Lā Maika’i Loa!!* _Have A Great Day!_ 🌴

[@hendriklurse6518]

Aloha 😊

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Howz everything with you? 😎

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer I'm fine thank you. But a little bit stressed. It was a long day at work, again. And how are you? 😊

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@hendriklurse6518 Working a lot but taking time to go to the beach. It’s been hot 🌞 thankful to have an ocean nearby 🏄‍♂️🌊

[@SharpLady53]

He was sticking around for the after-party! Great job with the TLC, Naude. Salute!🌈

[@yanelld.4220]

THANKS more caress please.

[@pj5856]

I'm so thankful that you guys are out there doing this! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching!

[@dkue706]

Awesome. I think he was saying thank-you. What a friendly guy.

[@patwalker5133]

The little one says, "I'll hang with you a bit" Then when one of the rescuers tries to pet him, he looks at them and says, "Don't touch me" and moves a little bit further away but still does not run off. Too cute! 😄

[@rhondagoldberg8419]

A beautiful and precious life saved today; Thank You, OCN team!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

OMG!!!!! What a GREAT rescue!!! That puppy must have felt sooooo good to hang around like that!!! It made my heart flutter when the seal stayed thisclose to Naude! What an extraordinary feeling that must be..... Thank you, Seal Whisperers!!! I'm going to watching that many more times today! It's going on my "Favourites" list!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That is awesome!!

[@hendriklurse6518]

Congrats for 600 k subscribers ❤️ thank you for saving this little sweety ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Aloha Kakahiaka 🌞

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer Aloha Ahiahi 😊🙋🏻 Pehea 'oe?

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@hendriklurse6518 It’s a Busy time 😅 So much going on island as things are opening up. How’s the llamas 🦙? Still can’t believe how lucky you are!!

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer I'm fine thanks 😊 the lamas are fine too 😄

[@TheFelifa]

guten Abend Hendrik... 😄🙋🏼‍♀️

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

Hi Naude~ it's so sweet to see that pup hang out knowing that you're there just to help... Another Great Job done by the Seal HEROES!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😊 thank you

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

@Projekt Kobra Holy SHAT Projekt Kobra is Living PROOF That a Woman can get Pregnant from a DONKEY!!!

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

@Projekt Kobra You call insulting me a Complement... REALLY!!!... I Don't put up as you say Avatars and if you took out the time and checked out my profile you'd see that... How old are you??? like 12??

[@moonstruck562]

Awww it's so wonderful when they stick around just to say "Thanks"!

[@n.w.414]

Wouldn't that just be a fun experience, just hangin' with a seal.

[@kevgermany]

Get some nose plugs. They stink.

[@CallieMasters5000]

They'll pee or poop on you.

[@kevgermany]

@@CallieMasters5000 tricky, unless you get under them 🤣🤣🤣

[@nuntana2]

@@kevgermany we humans did too until we got all domesticated like. Some still do 😋

[@kevgermany]

@@nuntana2 Yes, tell me about it... I have a son like that.

[@gravint3294]

If I was a seal I would just keep following you guys

[@liebefriedenworldwide8780]

I have this weird feeling the day will come an entangled seal running not away but directly towards the OCN team.

[@thesephkind9657]

Endorphins from being caught then get associated with feeling better and getting pet. "Pet me!!!!"

[@apekshajairajpillai]

Somebody give these men an award! 😊

[@paulwypych]

he is saying thank you bless him and thank you all

[@TheShmoo123]

Ahhhh….he was saying thank you, whilst having a little relax- ay -vous!

[@jewlzgoldstein6]

❤️

[@felsodk]

That was so much line. No wonder the little guy was appreciative of your hard work. Joy!

[@suslik-bt5jp]

Какие они молодцы. Смотрю на бедных ластоногих и слезы Они такие милые,когда их освобождают What good fellows they are. I look at the poor pinnipeds and tears They are so cute when set free

[@leafyrox]

Sweet little one.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Very!

[@ladybug91969]

I just love it when they stay😍😍😍 What a precious baby🥰🥰🥰 I know this is so wonderful for the team! Thank you for being such amazing people! You truly are Heroes 🦭❤️🙏♻️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you too!

[@G-gnome]

That was a huge thank you! 👏👏👏👏👏🍻

[@stevenfoster5217]

Y'all are getting pretty good at seal herding. I think they're starting to trust you?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They have very thick lenses protecting their eyes, not to worry.

[@fannycraddock99]

That was one very chilled out pup. He was saying 'thanks' just like his mama taught him.

[@mchapman132]

The older seals have told the young ones to relax after the strange two legged creatures are done……they’ll give you a back massage. 🦭💕

[@raywhatsthisfor1283]

Hahaha..what would be really funny..is if the seals started to line up to get help!!!! Or even go towards the team!!! Thank you again for work you do!!

[@raymondrak961]

SEAL: OK, this is weird. Mom never told me bout these guys. Hey mom I have some questions.

[@gnihi1]

The OCN Team enjoys the experience, i enjoy watching a relaxed seal chilling with humans.

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

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

[@nancyhammons3594]

I'm always amazed with these people. They see the problem seal and run to it, in the middle of all those moving brown seals they still find the one.

[@cynthiafritze7418]

So trusting. His sweet little ears from behind

[@suearmstrong9597]

600k....Congratulations.. Another Save. She would have died if you all had not saved her. Thank You. !!. 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🍃💜🕊

[@missybachusz7049]

Quality of life just improved ❤️ Thank you over and over again 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Always welcome!

[@Slikx666]

That seal will remember you and it'll be a positive thing. 👍😀

[@nomorecensoringme]

That was special. Thanks OCN seal rock Stars!

[@andrewthomas405]

Could you imagine all those seals clapping their flippers for the boys 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@emilye126]

I love it when those precious babies thank you

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Us too!

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Super seal. Team OCN bravo. Thank you very mach.

[@HalinaSundling]

I love how they stay around when there free

[@TripleFX]

Makes me wonder if the next generation will be start to recognize them as helpers.

[@Sivasiva-fu8iu]

Good job brothers❤

[@annakwiatkowska8882]

My heart grows 2 sizes when freed seals stays and shows its gratitude 🙏 ❤ Bless you guys. Take care yourself and be safe.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

So cute. I love the confusion. Wait, what? What just happened?

[@valiaudet3415]

How fortunate for this baby to be free

[@justme7920]

Seals in the ocean reported fighting over entanglement so that they could be rescued by these guys.

[@terrybittenbender6667]

We think it’s cool when they stay for a few moments too! 👍🏼

[@magicmystery4211]

next time make sure to give a food for seal. a reward for being gentle and patience.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

As tempting as that is and it is.. There are multiple reasons why OCN does not feed them. It is considered a death sentence or at the very least an end to a wild animal's natural existence for them to associate humans with food. Humans not accustomed to them might react badly when confronted with a hungry seal for instance or the animal might end up not hunting for itself and starve when the humans are not around. Many predator animals like seals have to learn to eat dead fish as they wisely do not typically eat dead fish they come across in the wild.

[@saltyseale8561]

In time , these seals great grand pups are going to be lining up to the OCN team for healthcare .

[@user-tc1jn4bf8k]

В поддержку канала 👍👍👍🇷🇺

[@zfin3326]

the fact that they calm down, really shows how great you treat the seals with comforting them and that it is so frequent is nice. You guys are really heros saving these pups :)

[@tinamclaughlin1991]

We live what you love! Appreciation of your help as they linger.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Разбежался,,муравейник,, как догнать нужного котика,чтоби помочь и спасти поймали риженького--- ребьята дай вам бог здоровья радостно смотреть 👍🌹🙏🙏🙏как котик убегает океан

[@bho5sumkyul]

Those heart-melting moments!!!

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Got him! .. that's the cuties thing so awesome just like you all . thank you so much NYC one

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You are so kind, thank you!

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Just chilling with my hero :)

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Again :) :)

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

As rewarding as it may be for them to hang around the good guys who do this service for these animals, we also don't want them to lose their fear of mankind since it is, unfortunately, justified in most cases.

[@wendyjansen2272]

❤ it when they just hangout afterwards.

[@cordie2987]

A frame of the sun's aura encircling Tony in the background, as he is walking, with baby seal in forefront and group of seals to the right is a beautiful portrait of OCN and your mission of commitment to the ocean and its life. And a beautiful frame of Naude comfort-petting the baby seal is a portrait of your compassionate love for Namibia's seals. Beautiful.

[@tmariepi1472]

He was saying thank you!

[@fabianasiqueiratufano8631]

This seal pup is so cute! 🤗🥰💕 Thanks OCN!

[@rickerson81]

Anyone who dedicates their lives and time to do any wildlife preservation is AWESOME! Thank you so much! Unsung heroes...

[@TXMEDRGR]

It is nice that you guys are making friends. Great job.

[@RobinPoe]

So cute! he was really friendly! He said thanks and took off.

[@828kae]

How sweet! Thank you for saving these precious seals!

[@terry_kathryn]

600 subscribers yay 🙌🙌🙌 well done 🥰 the seals in Namibia are blessed for sure 🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🎉

[@Lollylolly7765]

I envy you guys so much when the seals hang around after the rescue.I would never want them to leave. Sooooo cute.

[@reneeblair7593]

Love seeing these seals set free from the entanglements. It's great when they hang around for a minute or two. Fearless and thankful to you guys from these seals is how it seems they are before they take off. Thank you for what you do.

[@claytonbaker5858]

Hat's off from Canada... Your group does so much.. Thank you..

[@dean9235]

God forgive those that inflict all this damage on the beautiful oceans. May these trawlers and the people eating marine animals see the damage it causes. God bless these people who help with the aftermath of such greed.

[@jjj4808]

i hope in future these seals become friendly so that anyone can help

[@verabeatrizraposodeabreu5171]

This seal was the most friendly of all .

[@PediculusPL]

The seal wanted to show its gratitude but didn't know how to do it.

[@SunnyBloxOG]

“Wait, you’re not gonna hurt me?” Cute little baby!!

[@preteristlab-endtimes5683]

Darn these beautiful creatures seem aware of the teams help, are so endearing when they hang around to say; 'Gee Im free - thanks mate.'