Seal Rescue "Crocodile Approach"

We are calling this move the 'crocodile approach'. The things we go through to get to our targets! Happy we could catch this baby seal - as he had a large hook caught in his back. That must have been a super painful piece of material to be carrying around. Naude could take home a nice souvenir too #battlescars
Wetsuits are certainly a good call for next time!
FAQ: How often do you do rescues? Our rescues take place mostly in two locations.
1. Pelican Point (about 10km outside Walvis Bay) - rescues take place about 3 times per week.
2. Cape Cross (165km North of Walvis Bay) - rescues take place about once per week. 🦭
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[@bimiup1]

Naude’s arms and hands show all the scars and memories from his grateful rescuees! Endless thanks, men!

[@paulmiller8886]

Don’t forget all the FOOT CONDITIONING.🦪

[@clwbchbabycakes]

Now THAT is dedication!!! Nearly giving yourself hypothermia to save this grumpy little critter!! 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@bho5sumkyul]

Nothing stops Naude when it comes to rescuing an entangled seal.

[@lindac6032]

No matter what it takes, absolute disregard for personal discomfort, anything to rescue a seal from entanglement. Love you guys!😇🙏❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@lindac6032]

I'm sure the pup appreciated the head scratch from Antoine. A head scratch is almost as nice as a back rub!🦭😉

[@wordreet]

I just scratched my own head, and to be honest, I'd deffo prefer a back rub!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Right!? 😅

[@sonya7276]

His voice is calming, and combined with an ear rub♥️

[@islandbirdw]

It’s calming to reassure them with a kind voice and courageous heart. Merci Beaucoup!

[@stephanieyee9784]

Poor puppy was so tiny but already has a horrid hook. Thank goodness there was no barb and the hook was easily removed. This was a great rescue Naude, thanks for braving the cold water for this rescue. Keeping a spare set of clothes in the truck might be a plan for future "crocodile approach" days. You'd all fit into a tracksuit so one shared outfit would do it. ☮️❤️🦘🇦🇺

[@m6666]

Agree 💯 👍

[@jimratliff2753]

Words really do not describe how cool you guys are. What a phenomenal service you're providing to Marine life and nature on Earth. Outstanding job.

[@lynngreene1993]

Jim. Sometimes I see a comment that I want to give 2 likes to, lol. So well put was yours 😄

[@m6666]

@@lynngreene1993 agree 💯

[@landy_w30]

How lovely when Tony rubs the puppy!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😅🙏🙏

[@realise6]

Poor Naude, the water was so cold even your voice shook. Your reward was to save this beautiful pup and that's a great prize. Well done to you! Thank you.

[@bigd4746]

Bless your heart Naude for braving that freezing water to rescue a seal 🙏

[@SandiRose2008]

Thank you Naude for enduring the 'Crocodile Approach'. Much appreciated OCN Team!

[@carguy4658]

The Crocodile Approach, definitely an approach to take on only hot summer days.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😅🙏

[@judithburke1539]

Also, it's a good thing that these rescues are not on the west coast of Australia!!!

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for saving this little cutie ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@lisag5670]

Not only was the water freezing but it is super hard to run in water! Naude, you must be in good shape to be able to do this. Great job OCN Team 🙏🦭❤️

[@marshwetland3808]

Yeah, I think Naude deserves some pampering, after all these battle scars. But maybe he is not into pampering.

[@cindyd345]

Agreed! 100%!!!

[@lisaboolee]

He runs marathons all the time... and catching seals everyday is quite the Triathalon everyday for these Angels 😇💯💞😎😎

[@lisag5670]

@@lisaboolee 100% 🦭❤️

[@justkerry173]

He was only small but wow, he was quick and very feisty. Great job all.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

You're a very brave man, Naude!! 57°F is downright painful!!! 🥶 Love the, "Crocodile Approach"!!! These vignettes just keep getting better and better! How horrible that these hooks and entanglements don't discriminate with age. That poor puppy was too small for such a big problem! That rescue was like a stealth military operation! So wonderful that it paid off!! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❣❣❣❣Thank you!

[@BrendaRWyatt]

Your dedication and compassion for this mission of helping the seals is very admirable 🙏

[@debbiepoole2247]

These new seals are already showing their strength. That looked like a nasty injury. Great save. 👏

[@user-dq8no8gw5d]

Ребята,у вас руки в шрамах и всё во имя жизни.Низкий поклон за ваши добрые сердца❤❤❤

[@jacktaggart2489]

Love the very successful 'crocodile' approach to rescue the youngun'. Beautiful rescue of this innocent victim. Great homage to Naude and the OCN Team.

[@sheldonrobertson8670]

Another approach added to their increasing arsenal of rescue tools, the little guy seem to know he was in the very capable hands of Naude. Thanks for another great outcome!!

[@alessandrasussel9308]

Naude's will to remove the ugly hook from the puppy has been stronger since facing the cold water of the Ocean. A truly courageous undertaking 👏🏆

[@FnLn55]

So close to the water - the only way - great rescue! Proud of you all Team OCN!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you 🙏

[@steven.h0629]

Shoutout to Denzel 1:45 running back to the toolbox while the hook slides right out 🤜💥🤛

[@hopetopper7956]

I love how creative Naude's rescues are! Not only did he save the pup, but was dealing with the cold water and a slight scratch on his hand. Million thank yous for saving the 🦭. 👏🥰🌍🐚

[@merz_elena]

Низкий вам поклон за ваше служение! Вы настоящие человеки! Благодарю за каждого спасённого животного, за ваши благородные намерения. Обожаю вас, и голоса ваши прекрасны. ❤️

[@maggieyake8054]

Another good save. That hook had to cause a lot of pain, so little seal had to be thanking you all the way to the water! Thanks for another interesting video.

[@bkm2797]

Worked like a charm! Thanks for saving another beautiful baby.

[@amylemaster1609]

What an approach 👏👏👏 Thanks for going to any extreme to save a sweet seal ❤️

[@828kae]

That little guy liked Tony's scratch on the head! Great save! Now it's time for Naude to get into warm dry clothes!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes 😅 Thank you very much 🙏

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Omg that's unbelievable..you guys are amazing..thank you so much NYC one

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you man🙏

[@marcosaltran9719]

"Come on, are they coming by water now"? Great work guys!!!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@RealSoLucien]

The new and innovative ways you suffer to reach and free these wonderous creatures is incredible and inspiring. I am reminded by each video I can do at least a little more. Thank you for all you do and are!

[@lakehuron7733]

Your commitment to saving these animals is truly amazing--thank you OCN! Heal well and fast, staying as safe as you can little pup.

[@jmarcos1008]

Your all such amazing human beings ❤️

[@Kokeil39]

Immer wieder ergreifend gut. 👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Danke🙏

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

The Crocodile Approach!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 I Love the names you give to some of your tactics!!! Very well done, Team!!! I hope that love bite isn't serious!!!

[@LHVMleodragonlamb]

thank you for reducing their suffering. they dont deserve the pain. they are good.

[@anneirenej]

Yay. Poor little chap. Thank you for saving as many seals as you can.

[@pjglory3348]

This was an awesome rescue. Great editing! Love how you told the story.

[@tonymanos9500]

Thank you - these videos always give me hope!

[@rhondagoldberg8419]

Great save!

[@alwayssearching1882]

That was one strong pup.

[@pcbacklash_3261]

That's the first time I've seen a pup with flippers so small it was difficult for Naude to pin him down. He still seemed plenty strong, though! In any case, the guys always seem to find a way to improvise. Well done, as always, team! :-D

[@nadinevalent4436]

one injured seal rescued, one human slightly injured. all in all a good capture

[@missykim510]

It's amazing how strong they are, even at that young age.

[@jasonshull3106]

Thanks again guys for your great work

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊 Thank you for the view 🙏

[@slvstorky2]

Wow! I really appreciate the length Naude will go to make apprehension of a target seal. That was truly one of my favorite saves…and I have to admit, I loved it when Tony was talking and petting the seal (very carefully, of course). Tony had the fun part and Naude, you had the hard part. Job well done!

[@kathybailey1714]

Amazing dedication 🦭from Moore Oklahoma 🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@karenstafford724]

Ahhh, that poor little guy. That must have been very painful for him. Well done.

[@angiediblasi8648]

God Bless You Guys 🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙏🙏

[@lindac6032]

Antoine has already practiced the crocodile approach--see video posted 26 March 2022, titled Two Baby Seals Joined Together by Fishing Line and Hook. The water was cold that day, too, as usual.🥶 I think wetsuits are a VERY good idea! 😉🦭🌊💙

[@dianemoonstone4715]

He just added the head "scritch." 😁

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You are so right 😁 Yes 😅

[@tessjones5987]

Toy seal so cute. Triathlon Naude, boat , land, now swim over to save seals. Admire OCN so much. Thank you.

[@deepakgoutiya-zg3qr]

Good job 👌👌 Love from India 🇮🇳

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 🙏

[@deseraecannon-mcdonald7630]

Naude your dedication and commitment is inspiring. Thank you for your hard work to save the wildlife.🥰

[@doro8856]

Now THAT was a splendid save. Splendid. Well done Naude. Hope you got a nice hot drink after that and some antiseptic on your open wound. Great work.

[@michi24580]

Now that was brave and perfect rescue. wading through the freezing water is badass mate. totally made my day

[@theoldpcgamer77]

14c water is not freezing, it's chilly and fresh.

[@RPostVideos]

Naude the very helpful crocodile!❤️😁

[@gambog6684]

Excellent work guys, he was such a small little dude. Thank you.

[@sarguero]

Thanks OCN team! This is not the kind of "piercing" we like to see.

[@TXMEDRGR]

In Louisiana, that would be called an alligator approach. Another great job, thanks for helping that little guy.

[@nancygladieux7598]

I love watching you guys. Heroes for these poor animals

[@fannycraddock99]

Not Crocodile Dundee but Crocodile Namibia! Naude, stealth is your second name. Great rescue. The pup was really a strong little fellow. Thanks.

[@marieslabbert6009]

One frozen crocodile, one pain free seal pup! 👏👏👏💙💙💙

[@n.w.414]

I think that little guy went back to his buddies bragging about how he got away. 💕

[@margeanblake4356]

Glad to see that hook come out relatively easily! You're alligator approach was terrific 👏 Hope you warm up quickly! It's so nice to see the reassuring love pats Tony!

[@trailimagesphotography6635]

That little guy was one tough seal. He will be a strong contender among his fellow fishing buddies......🤠

[@WDC_OSA]

Thank you for braving the cold water like that. Going that route looked like it was needed to catch the little guy, but I'm sure it wasn't comfortable at all.

[@realityjunky]

Another scar, another story for both the pup and Naude.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

OCN and Naude = best crocodile style rescue ever! Hope your left hand will be healed soon.👍👌👏 Extremely well done again and as always (video and work). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Happy Easter days. Best regards luck and health to all involved life forms (humans and animals).

[@roosdad1]

Even the Great Whites patrolling about 100yds. offshore know it's Naude, and them. G. Whites: "We may need them one day, let them pass."

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We do not great whites in Namibian waters.

[@dianaballew6329]

Hat's off to you, Naude, for embracing discomfort for the sake of rescuing this little one. They are tough little creatures, but that hook and line had to hurt! Good job!

[@TheKrisg50]

“Crocodile approach”. I was hoping y’all were rescuing a crocodile! Well done.

[@cavendish009]

WELL DONE - BRILLIANT TO GET THAT HOOK OUT.

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

That's what I call devotion to the task of rescuing the "puppy"! Getting in the freezing cold water to do the " Crocodile" Approach was a show of genuine concern for the seals. Excellent job❣❣

[@mlight6845]

A new approach strategy and new hook design. Pleased to see an pup free.

[@justruthie5365]

Your dedication is amazing and beautiful to watch. Thank you for all that you do 💖💖💖

[@ladyj9330]

Top level of commitment from Naude. I think I speak for all of us when I say "The hooks are the WORST!" Heartbreaking!! Especially in a baby! Great job Naude!!

[@egparis18]

I hope you got warm again PDQ, Naude.

[@barbh6987]

Great save you know what to do at the right time. Wild animals are so strong and hard to hold onto so great job

[@baspreenabarton7427]

You guys are incredible with the danger you place yourselves into to rescue these poor fur seals. Thank you for your kindness. I am very grateful that you are doing what you are doing.

[@nadineharris9966]

Great job OCN!! Be careful out there. 👍👍👍👍

[@tommytube268]

I’m hooked on these humane videos. Thanks OCN

[@avacat8852]

awwwww, poor little seal!! No, a hook does not belong in his tiny body!!! Amazing rescue!!! Thank u all so much!! God bless u all!!! 😇🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No not at all! Thank you very much 🙏

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Thank you for taking one for the team and going through the frigid water. THANK you for saving this pup!

[@wolfman3295]

I am glad that Naude could handle that croc approach in that frigid ocean and I am very glad he could easily remove that nasty hook. I am always amazed at how strong those baby seals are.

[@tonynagy2042]

🤔A well thought out, and designed 'seal suit' with hand held disposable flippers could most definitely be an advantage for some special rescues. It doesn't have to be that complicated. People will laugh, but I think the idea must be debated, and at least tried. This rescue was well planed and perfectly executed. Well Done OCN 💯👍.

[@johninokla2635]

Great job OCN. So glad to see the rescue of another small seal.

[@jemmawolf4150]

Brrr that looked really cold, bet you wished It were the Med! Thank you for your determination, you put every effort into each rescue!

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

NAUDE... That was AWESOMENESS... The Atlantic Ocean is Freezing.... Sorry You Got injured in the Process..... THANKYOU FOR YOU & YOUR TEAM'S DEDICATION & WILLINGNESS TO HELP OUR SEA LIFE... ❤🐬❤🦈❤🐋❤ LOVE ALL AROUND....

[@davidallard2166]

Wow that is really getting into your work! Well done! Thanks for all you do!

[@birdiemomcarol6554]

Stealth 🥷 at work. Good job Naude and team.

[@georgezab2645]

Hypothermic crocodile rescue 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🥶😱 I would not last 10 seconds in that water

[@karenwhite7479]

You guys do not get enough praise. You get a lot but there isn’t enough to give. You always deserve more The best!

[@KTPurdy]

so glad for this rescue to happen

[@Slikx666]

Pup "No, I've been caught! Aaagghhhh!" Down comes a hand and strokes pups head Pup "oh that's nice... Any chance of a fish?" 😀👍

[@encarnasanchez4108]

Lamento que hayas resultado herido, supongo que no ha sido la primera vez y tampoco será la última, ya que vuestro trabajo comporta riesgo...pero sóis unos campeones y seguiréis ayudando a estos pobres animales que tanto os necesitan...os doy las GRACIAS desde Barcelona (Spain) 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖

[@ysha954]

I can't believe the extent of your sacrifice to save these lovable seals! You are so selfless! Thank you 😍 ❤

[@RoccosVideos]

Thank you for all that you do. 🦭❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊

[@johnlost9671]

i remember how it all started, with bare hands, one net, a knife i guess, you guys never give up on rescuing the beautiful creatures