Seal Rescue: NEW NET Put to Test!!!!

After a very long, extremely anticipated wait, our new net has finally arrived! Naude spent the afternoon setting it up with the help of an engineer friend that built a new connector block and handle. The new setup is considerable lighter, and will be a massive net asset to Ocean Conservation Namibia's work.
Denzil and Naude set out in the morning to put the net to test. The new design features 2 longer zippers, that can now open from the top and the bottom - and this would come in handy!
They saw a sub adult female with a line tightly around her jaw, and trailing the rest of the line as well as a big lure behind her.
The 2 of them gave chase, with Naude handling the net. The lightness of the net was great and he easily got it over the seals head. The new top zipper is an excellent change. They opened the net from the top easily, managed to cut the line, while the rest of the net could still restrain her safely.
She was released and they managed to bag 4 more seals for the morning - all with the new net:) 🦭
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[@artiefakt4402]

Long live the net !

[@himhim3344]

Lol. Little did they know that they would meet Brutus

[@joanmurdock3197]

@@himhim3344 LOL

[@taraann7753]

Great design where you can easily get to the mouth area, she’s going to feel great ease. Thank You for your great work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@geewill]

Yes Thank you for your Amazing work. ❤❤

[@Yanquetino]

It's good that the new net has a bidirectional zipper, but I bet you'll have to really hold the pups down when the front is open because they can see "freedom" and struggle more. Every day you heroes brighten my morning!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@judybrown483]

I'm so happy you've got the new net. It really showcases just how good you are at what you do. Denzil's confidence and skill has just blossomed lately. Great job guys

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!

[@Notriz.]

NEW NET!

[@cheerdiver]

That's one big butterfly!!

[@grayjedithebalance5497]

NEW NETS NEW SAVES!!!!! Keep up the amazing work you do for the water puppies!! Cheers!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks! Will do!

[@christinebirch7906]

Great to see new net put into service. The amount of rescues you do we had better start saving for its replacement! Well done as usual.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Dudeman9339]

WOOOO! Glad they finally came! I totally panicked when that other seal ran over the trailing hook.

[@dii3sel007]

Great job ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! 😄

[@janicehamm3474]

Seal: Argggh my mouth is clear! And the smell of a new net! Can’t wait to post to all my seal friends I am “first”

[@ppgedez]

@ArmchairWarrior 😃

[@hendriklurse6518]

Maybe she posts it on Sealbook 😄

[@janicehamm3474]

Hendrik Lurse LOL Seal book!

[@littlemrpinkness295]

Whiskerbook

[@moonstruck562]

🤣🤣🤣❤

[@dianaparret1013]

Wow fabulous fantastic SUPERHEROES GREAT JOB. New net is awesome, glad you got a new one. May you both have a Blessed Day

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks so much!

[@TraumaER]

*Seals:* Yay! The land monsters don’t have the orange net thingy anymore. We won the battle! *New Black net has entered the chat.* *Seals:* C’mon man! 😕

[@carmelpancake]

New net: but I’ve won the *w a r*

[@sk-wx1cf]

Good job! Thanks for rescuing the seals! Best wishes from Idaho, USA.

[@ginny1068]

Idaho is one of the kindest States I have been to. Hello from Canada 🙋

[@sk-wx1cf]

@@ginny1068 Hello Canada! I have been to beautiful British Columbia!

[@madeleinegordon9443]

And from a greatful admirer in Sweden. Thank you for all the great job that you do.

[@ginny1068]

@@sk-wx1cf Wonderful 👍🏔️

[@ginny1068]

@@madeleinegordon9443 Hej 🙋🇸🇪 to beautiful Sweden!

[@SunnyBloxOG]

Very cool! A huge thanks to the person or people that made it who see the incredible value in what you guys are doing. Love how the seal runs right out at the end! 🥰 Happiness💫✨💖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rodolfo_]

You guys are excellent at what you do, keep it up! May we be aware of the excessive use of plastic and derivatives!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! Will do!

[@shankygarg9196]

Great job as always 👍. Congratulations for the new net 🙏.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Majoko4]

fantastic job. A few days ago they gave the news in my country of the almost 8000 dead marine babies in Namibia, blaming climate change. I doubt that is the problem, I read a very interesting article where they pointed to intensive fishing that leaves young pregnant females without food and that causes them to miscarry, I don't know what the problem will be but there is always the human behind everything That is why your work is so valuable. You have my deepest admiration, guys. A hug from Spain

[@mjrussell414]

Sad but true that we selfish minded humans do seem to be at the root cause of every ecological disaster...

[@TheBooban]

So easy to blame climate for everything and they get funding if the blame it on that. Chinese fisherman? Oh hush hush, China will throw a fit and we lose all our business.

[@dustigenes]

@@TheBooban The world problems are cause by.............. humans, all humans. Not divided by race, colour, nationality or any other way which allows some people to absolve themselves while pointing the fingers at others. So easy to blame it all on China, but a good guess is that you yourself purchase many produces from China to cash in on their cheap labour, which by the way has to be fed cheaply! All those goods arrive around the world using dirty energy. No sense is blaming others if you can't begin to look at your own contribution to the problem. You want more, more more, cheaper, cheaper, cheaper, but some how you end up not part of the problem! Open your eyes.

[@TheBooban]

@@dustigenes oh gosh you’re so naive. Of course i buy cheap stuff. Im not stupid. Im not going to buy expensive things when others are buying cheap stuff. That doesn’t change anything. Politicians have set us up for short term gains and China is taking advantage of it.

[@jackiebrooks526]

Another great job! Awesome new net!

[@belami_irl8543]

Props to the new net designer and donation! 😇 WOW 2 months+ she survived that entanglement. Thank you guys so much for saving her. 🙏🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure, yes sh seems to be a tough one.

[@owenphl1652]

Bravo. Awesome new net. Seeing our donations at work is very satisfying. Thanks,OCN.

[@gabrielg9592]

Very satisfying indeed! And here's a tip for the guys at OCN: please try and be more transparent with expenses and where the donations are going. I've donated more than $100(and for someone from a third-world country, this is quite a lot) because I'm grateful for your work and because I trust you guys. But otherwise, I'd feel a little bit wary and suspicious, because I have no idea where the donations really go to, and what type of costs you guys have. By now you've raised what, 40k USD? That's a considerable amount, should be enough to buy more than just a net. What are the issues you guys face? How far are we from the dream of having a facility to take care of seals in need? How can we help you even more? Being more transparent will help convince even more people to donate and help you guys. This is just some constructive feedback, as someone who worked at a crowdfunding platform. I'll keep on donating regardless, of course! Great job guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank YOU so much 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hi Gabriel - thank you for pointing this out. We have raised quite a bit of money through social media and we are very grateful for that. Our new nets were expensive, but definitly didn't cost us US 40,000. The donated funds are used for a lot more than that such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, protective clothing, salaries, travel expenses and vet accounts. We don't have an office or other unnecessary expenses, and we are happy to report that our funding has been strong enough to keep us going for a few more months.

[@gabrielg9592]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I'm very happy to hear that! As I said, I'd keep donating because I trust you guys, but I feel like more people could donate if they knew how expensive some stuff are. I dream that one day you guys will be able to build a seal caring facility 😌🙏 Thanks guys, keep it up

[@FlashyJackie1]

So excited for the new nets!

[@tubehound8]

Thank you. And thank the net people. Stay safe

[@5Heth]

These guys must be bloody fit to do what they do. If seal rescuing ever becomes an Olympic sport they would win the gold medal for sure

[@marydurham5976]

AS USUAL... AWWWESOME RESCUE GUYS!!!... I'M SOOO HAPPY & EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW NET TOO!!!💖😍🤗... YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!💖😍🤗... AS ALWAYS... MUCH LOVE, RESPECT, APPRECIATION & ADMIRATION... FROM THE USA!!!💖😍🤗💙🇺🇸🌊

[@777xino]

Remember guys, specially made nets and Leatherman Raptor's are expensive....please support these guys in the good fight by subscribing and donating. Just imagine if every viewer donated as little as $1.....let's be part of the world we want to live in. Thank you! :)

[@ForMiSoft]

That new net looks great. Let's hope it will help you. 🙂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes it will!

[@himhim3344]

Until it meets Brutus😅

[@elenashlyk]

Благодарю за видео🎥!!!! Спасибо, что спасли!!!!

[@bho5sumkyul]

Applause for the engineer friend that upgraded the new net. Rest in peace, the old net, you've done great jobs. And welcome, the new net!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We feel exactly the same! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@kathyreinhofer9275]

Yay Team OCN and Seattle!! I hope there's more than one, never hurts to have a backup. Well done 🧡😎🤟

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes we bbought one and someone very kindly donated another 2 nets. We are so grateful 🙏🏻.

[@_wixnterrr_4602]

Good job preserving the sea life! Best wishes from England Birmingham!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@SearchingForTruth13]

No matter what job you do having the right equipment makes it so much easier. Congrats! Love what you do!

[@barbiemortimer1322]

So much easier 😘 well done my hero’s 😇😇😇

[@pamelagabert4709]

The new net zipper and design seems like you and the seals will be safer. Bless you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@zybine]

Good job guys! Hello from Stavropol, Russia

[@sa9861]

Great work Denzil and Naude..... Cheers from Tasmania Australia

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Many thanks!

[@charlottenewman4936]

The updated net surley is a blessing. Great work guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@BudaKhan420]

Man I wish I had seen videos like this when I was in my 20s. If I get myself back into shape I’m going to find a local Conservancy and join them.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hope so!

[@muchpeacemuchlove]

Congratulations on the new equipment! Thank you and God Bless : )

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you too!

[@diane4537]

These young men are so wonderful!

[@delilahsorensen855]

What a WONDERFUL net!!! Custom built! Wow!!! Yes, it worked beautifully in this case; it even has a little opening at the front so that the seal can have room for breathing better while being rescued. We absolutely love you guys for such a selfless work. May God bless you and your families for caring for His Creation, FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Glad you like it! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@hubertsang7418]

Great test of the new net.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes it was!

[@themurderbotfeed7688]

Yay new net, so glad you have tools that keep ypu safer while allowing you to save the puppies

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@amparofajardo7944]

Es un trabajo digno de admirar, felicitó a 3 hombres maravillosos que dedican su vida a salvar animales tan hermosos e indefensos cómo lo son las focas. Mil y mil gracias.

[@onnalexseeias]

Thank you for helping these innocent beautiful seals ❤❤❤

[@FnLn55]

Too zippers - brilliant! Those big hooks are dangerous! Good job boys!

[@teecar9868]

Two?

[@FnLn55]

@@teecar9868 ... yes ... Two not Too (I wasn't at a keyboard ... voice recog app). Same zipper, but two pulls allows them to open the net from the head as well as the tail.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@srikanthsidd9959]

New subscriber here. You guys are doing such a good job. Thank you for everything you do. 💙💙💙😊🤗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Welcome!! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@normadecardenas2058]

Easier job for you and less stress for the seals. Thank you so much for your great job .👏👏💖🙏🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You are so welcome

[@dixiedoll9944]

Yay new net!!! Another seal rescue. Pat on the back to OCN. Thank you to those who donated and made OCN's mission much easier! 🦭💙

[@Ohrenarzt]

Дай бог вам здоровья вы лучшие хорошо что такие люди есть!💖💗🐬🐾

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@tabishahmedqureshi3029]

good job hello from , karachi Pakistan💖💖

[@rituparnaaddy3222]

Good to see new net. Rescue would be much easier.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Definitely!

[@paquilo99]

Good evening, today I come a little later but here I am to greet everyone from Spain 🇪🇸. Thank you for your work and I am very happy for the new net😊🙌🙌🙌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@pippa3150]

Even from here you can see how much better those nets are. So happy for you guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭

[@queenbabylonia4594]

I wonder what idiots actually put a thumbs down on these videos... why even bother, morons

[@marydurham5976]

Hey Guys, Sooo Happy the New Net has Arrived!!!😍... YAY!!!🤗.... Sooo Happy that poor Sweet Skinny Girl was the one to Christen it!!!💖😃😍🤗😙😉.... I've also been Praying that you'll soon find the Extra Large Sweetheart that wouldn't fit in the old Net, And got away!!!😓😒... Is this Net any Larger, As it Looks to be??🤔... As you had said at the time, that the Only way you'd be able to help it, Is with a Long Hook Knife Pole?.. And you'd have to sneak up while it was Sleeping!!??😞... Here's Hoping and Praying you'll find it soon!!!😓🤗 As Always... Much Love, Appreciation,and Respect from the U.S.A!!!💖😃😍🤗😙😉💙🇺🇸🌊

[@lizardas]

@@queenbabylonia4594 Why bother to mention them. Just ignore.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

@@queenbabylonia4594 "... why even bother ..." There are hired communist agitators, who goad people in other nations, where there is freedom, in order to simply instigate problems, for no other reason. The mysterious down voters, are probably not directly communists, but there's people who are sent out just to agitate and instigate social unrest. The communists want to create issues in order to show that free society can never work. So, while they may not personally, hate puppies, kittens, and rescuing seals from entanglements, they have a job to do; and that job is to instigate problems. So they convince others that it's "fun" to downvote every video they can. Some are even paid, but most are just tricked into it. This is my opinion. Do you have a more logical explanation?

[@KelikakuCoutin]

@@graystonegardens1642 "... silicone spray lubricant ..." The newest version of 3-in-One oil squeeze bottle is now, a non-petroleum, synthetic lubricant. Its active ingredient is PTFE. I was forced to try it, since they seem to be phasing out the classic oil. So this isn't even oil, it's a synthetic liquid, and it works better than oil. It's not silicone though.

[@giselawatson2203]

Nice net, great job. Greetings from Treasure Island, Florida

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lucydean1063]

Thank God for the new net!! 🙏🏻 the old net zippers were killin me!! Great great throw , catch and rescue👏🏻❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@benjamindover7399]

That new net will help you from the front. Great Job.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes it will!

[@moonstruck562]

Congrats on the New Net and good journey🙌. 👏👏👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!!

[@michelrosberg8996]

these seals look very cute. until they grunt menacingly. then you can immediately see what beautiful, big teeth they have.)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Definitely!

[@Seal_pup]

Yay!!! So happy you guys finally got the new nets! So great to see the equipment improve and make your lives easier and the nets become more helpful for the seals. So wonderful of that person to donate them. Amazing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes we are truly grateful for the help 💗

[@orlandochemin6733]

i m braziliam citizen. i saw your videos every single day. wonderfull. you are heros. i m proud for your job. congratulations.

[@Stephenthebobby]

The sand must really damage the zips so much. Like opening up on sandpaper every time!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We clean them well every day after use 😊

[@Gregemio]

Finally!!! What took them so long? .... ♥ your work guys - always.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!

[@sday144]

Your new net is wonderful!! I love that the zipper is so much easier than the old one. That poor puppy. She was so scared. I love that you and Denzil pet her head to try and calm her down. She looked extremely happy to get back in the water and get her something to eat. Thanks to your new net and her two heroes -- Naude and Denzil. You guys are life savers. ❤️😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!

[@fitont8782]

Great new net..hope could rescue more seal's...stay save every one 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That's the plan! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@ramonakreutle7953]

What a fantastic und successful rescue, and that, together with many more rescues for the day, with new equipment 💪👍 A job well done gentlemen, excellent work 💫 Very appreciative for all the work OCN does, thank you🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@ginny1068]

Now that is brilliant!

[@cprice4329]

🙏💖🙏 Thank you for your love and compassion. 🙏💖🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You are so welcome 😍

[@sandy-quimsrus]

Glad to hear it's a bit lighter! Keep up the hard work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@leorinne5987]

Wow congrats for that, looks awesome. Hopefully the seals like it too lol

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Fingers crossed!

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Finally! And congratulations on the new net, seems awesome! That poor seal, how did she manage to survive with that thing trailing along? Good catch! And, weren’t you expecting more nets? Though what you need is more people😁

[@robertmartin7102]

I'd say forget about more people and give them more pay. In fact they deserve Hazard Duty Pay on Top of Their Normal Pay.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We received 3 new nets 😊

[@alexbaird2670]

Always a joy to see you guys helping the Sealy people ❤️❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure

[@culturenomad]

I love the new net. Bidirectional zipper make so much sense. The two hand technique is also very humane and minimize frictions. I am so impressed. Wow

[@noelsilva4364]

☺👏👏👏👏👏👍bravo! Equipamento novo 👌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@scottkaiser8589]

Looks loke the new net works great. Use it in good health. Keep up the good work

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@anncollins8190]

Great job guys! Happy that your new net worked well and is safer! God’s blessings to All of you from Georgia in the good ole USA!

[@nancybannerman1224]

Like the new net. Looks like it is going to be very helpful in future rescues.

[@ratagris21]

Great Job. I'm sure they felt the relief. Glad to see the new and improved net works.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes, thanks!

[@Microphonecheckher]

You didn’t have to even put “new net” in the title for a loyal viewer like me ❤️ i saw the thumbnail and knew right away

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@gillhughes8785]

Woo hoo new net!! Looks so much lighter than the orange one and two way zips.. Brilliant. Thank you, needed to see this today.. God bless the seal guardian angels x🇬🇧x

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You’re welcome 😊

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Great challenge for the first net capture 👍 Really glad the adaptions work well and as always, thank you for what you do 💖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 😊

[@alittlechaoss]

Great net! 🤩👍 Well done!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lbyvik]

❤️

[@sil9800]

Fabulous new net! And with the zipper at the top, it looks like it came just in time to save this particular seal. I've said it before, but you two really make a fantastic team! Thank you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! 😊

[@t0er3793]

Yah!!! New net!! It's gorgeous!! So happy I helped to contribute towards it!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You're the best! Thank you!!

[@saltyp123]

" The new setup is considerable lighter, and will be a massive net asset to Ocean Conservation Namibia's work." I see what you did there......a massive NET asset. qeue drum beat ;) You guys ever think about selling seal rescue experiences....I'd pay $1500 us dollars to get a chance to help these little guys--- with trained supervision ofcourse

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Maybe some time into the future... 😊

[@shirlinealmeida5279]

How many seals do they catch a day? Are they out everyday? Broken field running with biting obstacles and grouchy patients. Respect.

[@shirlinealmeida5279]

@Frances M Thank you for telling me. There is so much pain out there and all I can do is throw money and pray.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@LifeJUSTLife]

Thank you for this! Love From Italy ❤️ Stay safe

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! You too!

[@hendriklurse6518]

I love the new net 😍 thank you Naude and Denzil for saving this little cutie ❤️ have a nice Sunday 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! You too!

[@dkue706]

Awesome

[@oioxix6816]

Oh~~ Ye~~ New Net^^ Ha ha~~

[@kurtstolzenburg544]

Awesome as usual, so glad to see you help our friends, would like to ask about the reports that are coming in about over 7000 thousand seals ( mostly yearlings I think) that are supposedly washing up dead in your area, several articles have been reporting about it. Could you give us the real story? 🐺👍🇺🇸!

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

Poor babies, so lucky they have heroes to rescue them! TY

[@brianofphobos8862]

That's really nice net. Is it strong enough for the big ones?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We still have to test it out, but it should be 😊

[@brianofphobos8862]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Maybe I should ask, is it big enough for the big ones?

[@himhim3344]

Not strong enough for Brutus!😂

[@brianofphobos8862]

@@himhim3344 Maybe not but I've seen a big one throw a man across the beach.

[@chrisbrown8748]

Love the new net and any other tools that keep our hero’s safe.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

I love the smell of New Net in the morning!!!

[@whitexchina]

I love to hear that snip ✂ When running with bendable scissors, becomes a heroic act. 🌊✂ 🏃‍♂️✂️🏃‍♂️✂ 🌊

[@channa4243]

Fantastic job you guys!! Is this always the same group of seals? And what is the reason that there are so many lines/nets/hooks on these animals in Namibia? Is it because of the sea current that these lines/nets/hooks etc end up there?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We have 1,3 million seals along the Namibian coast, and we are based close to a busy port with a large fishing industry. A lot of debris as well as old / damaged / tangled fishing line gets thrown overboard most of the time and the seals play with it, leading to this situation. The seals are also often close to the fishing vessels as they work as it is easy food for them.

[@channa4243]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Thank you so much for your reply and the information. I didnt receive a notification up till now. Hopefully the fishermans will get educated so that this can change. I really admire what you guys do! Keep up de good work. Greets from the Netherlands 💜

[@tazdvil3376]

That new net looks fabulous and well designed.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We think so too!

[@alliyahdog7038]

Thank goodness you have a new net that is easy for you to help seal's great job ❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! 😊

[@susanh695]

Glad the new net was so useful and safer for rescurers ✔

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Us too!