Seal Rescued From Hook and Fishing Line

There is no good reason why we continue to find excessive amounts of fishing line on our beaches or wrapped around seals. Fishing line is always linked to the fishing industry. This particular fishing line is used to catch Snoek, and when the fish is biting, there is no time and no real desire to keep rubbish out of the ocean. If the line is all tangled up, it is quicker to just cut the line and throw it overboard and use a new one instead. It is too much time and too much work to untangle a ball of fishing line. There are no penalties, there is no inspector on board, there is no monitoring or accountability at all.
For our two seals, today is their lucky day. Many other animals do not get away, their entanglement will make them suffocate, drown, starve. No escape. 🦭
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[@steveb6103]

The more Subscribers they get the more money they make to help the seals. Let's get them over the 1,000,000 mark. This is the only Chanel I ask for!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@geewill]

That poor seal.. 😢 So fortunate you guys were there and got to him.. Thank you so much for all you do ❤️ 💗 💓

[@ilzebracule2161]

Can't stop telling: Guys, love you for what you're doing 💛💛💛

[@lindac6032]

I laugh out loud at how excited Tony gets when Denzil is chasing the target seals.😊 Go, Denzil, go!😁

[@judithburke1539]

Denzel is very fast! Like a greyhound or a cheetah.

[@deborahrunnells8222]

Relief for the furnabies!😚 time to go after fish companies

[@alicecain4851]

Denzil is my favorite. So quiet - and fast!

[@waffles3629]

Same. He's like the human version of a golden retriever. 😅

[@carol.stoeser]

What a sad situation to see a seal dragging around the dead body of another seal, desperately trying to chew his way to freedom with a swollen and infected face and a hook through his mouth. This seal was truly lucky that the OCN team found him. Many thanks to all of OCN, you are true heroes. ❤️👏👏❤️

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

You should have seen the three pups tied together and one was dead. That unfortunately happens frequently. They’re all feeding in the same areas. Which are loaded with commercial fishing lines. And what delectable thing is at the end of hook? 🐠 🐟 and more 🎣 Yay for OCN! Love watching their rescues.

[@karenneill9109]

@@hoosierbaddy3052 That was genuinely gruesome, wasn’t it?

[@jenniferbringman9054]

What are you doing to change commercial fishing and the elimination of fishing lines and hooks?

[@pcbacklash_3261]

I love how the second seal calmed right down once he saw the other seal being released. It's like, at that very moment, he suddenly realized he wasn't in danger from the team. It always makes my day to see that moment of awareness. 🙂

[@kellyalves756]

Yeah, I thought I noticed that, too! It was like, “Friend trapped, man snip, string gone, friend free. Ok, let’s see what happens.”

[@Il-Siciliano]

Two more professional, thoughtful and humanely handled rescues by the BEST in ocean-animal conservation. Thanks guys!

[@clwbchbabycakes]

That tattered pelt is heartbreaking. Just a reminder of how important your mission is!! 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@Canadiangirl4922]

I just loved how the 2nd seal with the hook in his mouth instantly mellowed out the moment he saw the little one get the lines cut off and released back into the ocean. It always makes me cringe when they get hooks caught in their mouths though 😬. ✌🏻💜🇨🇦

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

Makes me cringe too. However, the seal went for the bait on that hook and got caught. Ouch for sure. Must be tough living as a quasi marine quasi land mammal. The ocean is fulla crap! Tryna navigate thru plastic bottles and flip flops must be daunting indeed. Yay for OCN!

[@tenuityram]

absolutely agree, it was a really lucky day for these puppies. Thank you guys!

[@lindac6032]

Great teamwork on the hook rescue. Poor pup, that infection must have caused tremendous pain, especially with the extra weight of the seal fur that got tangled up in the line. If there's a bright side, at least the spool was not around his neck. Thanks, guys, well done!🦭👍👏

[@jackie-be-alive]

Your comment is so right. It is so unbearable to think the poor seals go through such pain sometimes. Thanks to these guys, so many lives are made safe and healthy again. A joy to know. 🙏🏻❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you🙏

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for saving them ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@paquilo99]

Buenas tardes Hendrik 🙋🏻‍♀️😊

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@paquilo99 buenas tardes Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you too!😊

[@trishengard8388]

Oh no, hate seeing the damage 😢 thank goodness for Team OCN!!! Love how Naude removed the hook quickly and got it over with!! All that snook line...😡 thanks guys, you are amazing 💙💙💙

[@pattic.2975]

Yep, this was the seal pup's lucky day! ALL seals they help are lucky thanks to the BEST team! As always, THANKS to the OCN team for EVERYTHING! 🥰

[@stellangios]

Thank you guys for saving these pups!!!

[@ladyaudrey9976]

Thank you for all you do. 💚💚💚💚.

[@dvet91]

I, like many others, LOVE Antoine's puppy talk and enthusiasm. I nearly spit my coffee all over the laptop when he "squealed" at Denzil. Honestly, I'm still laughing. I know this is no laughing matter, but moments like this provide much needed comic relief from the horrors you face daily. Great teamwork, guys. Thank you!

[@scrane5500]

Wonderful job as always OCN! Skip the fish, save a seal (and a fish of course).

[@828kae]

Two more lucky seals thanks to the great work of OCN! Thanks guys!

[@kmay4243]

AWESOME FELLAS!

[@kmay4243]

Bless all of you including the seals!

[@danpoczynek]

thank you, guys, for all you do.

[@susie2366]

Thank you for the work you do. I wasn't aware that I was holding my breath until the hook was removed. That sweet baby can now swim happily in the ocean water which will heal him up in a few weeks. Well done!

[@gabrieleklotz2264]

Thanks a lot for rescuing these poor and helpless seals. Now they are able to live a better life. I wish you from the OCN all the best and succes by your daily helpful work with the seals. 👍♥️♥️

[@shaktisinghbundel3761]

Your doing great job... Hats off to you guys..

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bkm2797]

Great job guys! Two in one saved! Thank you.

[@benlecluyse]

Huge respect !!

[@luciebrisson5881]

I'm surprised the second seal looked so healthy (except for the swelling of the mouth) considering the weight and drag he must have felt at every step and at every stroke. Must have made feeding difficult. Thank you for helping both seals and giving them a new chance at a good life.

[@avacat8852]

good catches and nice an quick rescues of these two young seals !! Thank u for all that u do for these animals !!! 🙏🦭🦭🌊

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Big thanks to the wonderful team OCN is the best , thanks for giving the innocent seals a chance to live

[@angiediblasi8648]

God Bless You Guys 🙏 & Thank U ...... I'm soooooo grateful for what U guys do ..... Keep up the great work 💪.

[@fannycraddock99]

Two more great rescues. Both seals were very good patients, I'm sure that they do understand that they are being helped. Thanks guys.

[@AniFam]

It’s good to see that both seals were rescued safely~ Thank you for saving the seals~🤗

[@elainejohnson4352]

WOW! You guys make a 'dream team ' the way you all work so well together. Thank you !

[@mlhart3741]

Oh wow, guys.... amazing rescues and second chances for the seals, in horrible entanglements. Bravo!

[@eponack]

Wow! You’re skills and teamwork are really coming together. Sad one was waaaaay too far gone to help, but the one you saved will hopefully go on to live a happy life and add to the gene pool. Thank you, as always, for helping these creatures escape our damage.

[@-108-]

"...one was waaaaay too far gone ..." hahaha Yeeeeaah, you could put it that way I guess. lol Not making light of it's death, but that's a fairly comical way to put it.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes! Thank you 😊

[@k.meldgaard3893]

You guys really are angels in human form. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job.

[@lynnyoung1059]

Thank you for doing this day after day after day. You are giving the world a giant gift.

[@jodi9290]

Great work! I love to see people using skills to do good things!

[@ummmmmok]

You guys have a golden ticket confirmed to the HEAVEN for helping these innocent animals.🦭

[@ricknielsen6]

I’ve buried hooks in myself and know what a nasty process it can be. Thanks for all you do!

[@illuminant1129]

Well done guys - another great rescue - 👍

[@CUThereVirtualTravel]

As always, great work guys! I actually almost felt it when that hook came out of the poor seals mouth!

[@lyrieth8833]

I am still stunned by yesterday's poor seal you saved, I am so happy the seals have friends like you all! Thank you for all that you do!!

[@kalayne6713]

Well done, men. Getting that hook out quickly and reasonably easily..love your work. They were pretty heavy rescues, thank you for helping them live.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@Hpy2BNana]

The big seal just lays down when he sees the little one freed and released. Then rolls and relaxes when they pull the hook out. It's amazing to see. Bless you all!

[@gregormay1521]

Came to see if anyone else noticed, it was a great moment.

[@lmae989]

Thank you a million times over. You guys are the best of humanity. I can hardly watch the seals caught in a hook - but I know that you guys are wonderful and gentle. The seals 🦭 have a chance to heal and thrive. Hugs times a million. 🤗❤️😎🇺🇸💪👍

[@VirtualShopkeeper-DeeDee]

Amazing how you guys work like a well oiled machine! Nice quick rescues. So happy those two will get on with their lives! Thank you, OCN.

[@WDC_OSA]

Thank you for saving these puppies. I hope the hooked one will feel much better very soon...

[@carrieholdthemaccountable]

The dedication and love all of you show is amazing!

[@marcelob.5300]

Amazing how the second pup calms down when he sees the first one being released. Not presuming any thoughts by him, but certainly curious. Well done mixing both takes in the video. Thanks!

[@Tranquitronquista]

I thought the same, the poor guy immediatly relaxed after seeing his pal go free... can't be a coincidence. These are smart, social animals and he most likely understood OCN were not there to harm him. Poor little fellow; another happy ending, one more stop to meaningless suffering. 🦭🦭🦭

[@marcelob.5300]

@@Tranquitronquista he may have also thought "oh, no, they released him, the target was me all along, goodbye cruel world!", lol. Of course, they're mammals, have a neocortex, they surely have thoughts we couldn't even imagine.

[@austinmcnamara8488]

💯 agree bro

[@Gtumrths]

Thank you soooo much for rescuing these seals! Your are amazing!

[@newrandomguy4218]

Seeing and feeling people doing good things to other alive beeings is never getting boring. It makes always a good feeling - especially when you need it most. Helping is something so pure. I want to give up my previous life and join you guys.

[@gaylemora1390]

Great job guys!!

[@carolleighton4579]

Tthankyou OCN for helping those two seals,happy little guys,🤗💝

[@thulekovish8188]

Poor pups! Hope they won't get entangled again and grow up healthy. Thank you, team OCN.

[@bpalmento3468]

Hi, your work is so fabulous. Thank you for all you have done for those seals. I have done and shared some (not enough) when I decided to tie a knot or two of any plastic bags, cut up any plastic strips, making sure no loops. I discovered your "channel" and have watched at least once a day. By watching what you collect from the entanglements the seals got stuck. I realized I need to do one more thing... When I tie knots of any plastic bags, I now cut the loop parts.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Beautiful, keep it up! Thank you very much for sharing with 🙏

[@maimaihuong]

While many people go hunting to kill, these guys go hunting to save seals and sea. Love you guys! ❤❤❤

[@hopetopper7956]

From Naude's POV, I watched the seal watching the pup be rescued/released at the same time. I think it may have relaxed the seal, maybe 🤔? I love watching you guys work as a team. Fantastic saves Everyone!! 🥰🤘👏🐋🦭🐋🐳🌍

[@novellavionnovella7763]

Thank you team OCN your doing great work, God bless you all

[@josephlaprade4332]

Guys doing great job.so.happy helping them.good job.

[@Arsenic71]

Denzil, as usual, breaking relativity, i.e. the speed of light. Thank you so much for your work, guys.

[@j4v4x]

You all work from sunrise to sunset, don't you? Amazing. Two more pups with a chance to grow up healthy. 💙🖤🤍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No, we do not. We go early morning usually.

[@crimsonfirelily]

Amazing job! Thank you for all you do for the seals! 💜🦭🥰✌☺

[@id10t98]

@3:02-3:20 was very interesting to me. As Naude and his captured seal watched Tony and Denzil release the other seal from the netting, the seal with Naude went totally calm and laid down on the beach, seemingly recognizing that these guys are here to help. awesome job OCN! tyvm for all you are doing!

[@audriclausen9213]

Glad to hear the seal will recover. Great job guys. ✝️😊

[@tessjones5987]

So glad for both seals. Great Save. Great team OCN.

[@lu.w.991]

Боже бедные животные за что такие страдания. Ребята мира вам здоровья счастья. Огромное спасибо за Ваш труд за животных. 👍👍👍💕

[@TrondBrgeKrokli]

Thank you for continuing your admirable work to free the seals from all those shameful human throwaway products. Lots of love to all of you for representing the good side of humanity.

[@lsd866]

WHAT AN AMAZING WORK YOU GUYS ARE DOING!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@gregengel1616]

2 perfect rescues. All of you are heroes.

[@tectorama]

Two amazing results, well done chaps, first class.

[@jamestowell2499]

Thank you so much for caring and saving these seas from a sad existence. Your dedication to helping them is remarkable. Well done to you. You make the world a better place.

[@rosemaria300]

Lucky for that seal but sad for the other! Thanks so much Naude, Tony and Denzel!!!💙💙💙 Word from the Seals" please don't pull on my back fins!!!☺

[@marilynrowland5197]

Man, that Snoek line is awful stuff! Two seals just wrapped in it, good grief! But as usual, guys, you saved the day for those two seals. Kudos to the three of you: Denzil, Tony, and Naude! You are doing such great work! Thank you so much!

[@tatiananuzhna519]

Дождалась мои родные и дорогие! Я всегда с вами! Спасибо за котиков! Всем здоровья и удачи!

[@ellenschneider7787]

Poor little guy That second seal had a trifecta of entanglements hook, line and spool. Thank you gentlemen for saving these two today plus all the others that we don’t see 🦭🌊💙

[@dolcettdoug]

Good job. The critters have a tough enough life as it is.

[@nancywood9531]

Wow!! Just wow! That poor seal was doomed. Hope that infection cleared up. Great job guys!! 🦭🤗🦭

[@zeebark6033]

Thank you so much for the work you do these beautiful animals!

[@kathieh7012]

I sooo love seeing you guys remove fishing line, hooks & whatever else has entrapped these precious seals! Another fantastic job Naude, Tony & Denzil! 👏👏💙💙

[@waterislife.9204]

Awesome job boys. Your saving the seals from dying slowly. Blessings on what you all do. 🙏👍

[@ladytamaya4737]

*Hi Naude* you and your team are true heroes ! You should grab the Captain of one of these ships, make him run with you and see for himself the mess happening in the ocean and affecting the seals. Even if it is not the Captain’s fishermen’s fault !! 😉

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Sadly they do not care

[@paquilo99]

Excelente trabajo 👍🏻🦭🦭🙌🏻 Saludos desde España 🇪🇸🙋🏻‍♀️💙👶🏻

[@hendriklurse6518]

Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@fatimagarcezsevero9798]

Lindoooo trabalho de vcs,salvando vidas ,Deus os abençoe muito ao longo de suas vidas .

[@janeencalaway1862]

Go Denzel go! Of all the team members I've watched over the last two years I think Denzel has become one of the fastest, strongest and most self assured members of the team.

[@KJTrucks]

You have had some amazing rescues during the past few days. Our Ocean Friends 'thank you'!!

[@michaelmcgrath7712]

Done quickly , great job !

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Your video rescues are so intense, I find myself leaning forward and clenching my hands while you work! Good job on todays rescues! ❤️😘

[@gunhildrandom]

Namibian fur seals are the luckiest seals on the planet. Thanks for all you do for them.

[@AryonaSamoto]

You all have the heart of mother nature. I'm so happy to have found your channel. The kindness and beauty you share with the world is truely an inspiration🙏❤ Thank you.

[@BrainyWoman]

Thank you. The seal who tried to bite off the plastic was so tenacious.

[@Monjagetitonya]

God bless y’all! Thank you for doing Gods work!

[@dixiedoll9944]

I'm glad another seal didn't get inside that red plastic piece. Imagine the possible damage. Great job OCN heroes!

[@encarnasanchez4108]

Todas vuestras actuaciones son fantásticas 💪...cuánto ayudáis a estos pobres animalitos 🎖... MUCHAS GRACIAS, EQUIPO DE OCN !!! 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖❤❤❤

[@susancousins8766]

Such great rescues guy’s life changing for these precious ones 😊👍💜💜

[@imilcebarca842]

Buen trabajo. Un gran alivio para esos pobres animales, gracias

[@primos-zalta]

Parabéns 👏 pra vocês todos pelo belo trabalho em favor dos animais. Deus abençoe vocês sempre mais. Boa noite . Ótima semana.

[@claudiaitalia4116]

Thank you for your amazing work 🙏 👏 🤝 ❤️ ❤️

[@suelivazdasilva5659]

Como dói de ver essas cenas ! JESUS abençoe sempre vocês, queridos anjos ! Beijo com carinho e respeito da SU !! BRASIL

[@nabievanina2198]

Как надо любить животных, чтобы им помогать! Дай бог вам здоровья!

[@sadrainynights]

I just wanna say thank you, from the bottom of my heart ❤. Thank you for being a heavensent for these seals, they are so young and confused and just wanna play, but their poor homes are trashed by us humans. So thank you, and I hope God blessed you to the greatest for saving his beautiful wildlife babies. 💗❤💗❣❣❣🌊. The ocean needs our help to survive.❣ so the animals can live happy and healthy again ❣ they deserve that, happy healthy lives