Seal's Head Stuck In Fishing Line Spool

Fishing line spools are tricky. They are very easy to spot because they are often bright and colourful, but they are difficult to remove. The seal likely got himself entangled while playing with this piece of ocean rubbish. It must have either fallen into the ocean by accident, or somebody confused our ocean for rubbish bin, as so often. Once it has slipped over a seal's neck, it will get stuck in the animal's fur, and it cannot come off again without outside help from organisations like OCN.
If an animal dies from this kind of entanglement, the plastic piece will stay in the ocean for decades if not centuries to come and we can only speculate how many more animals it kills before it breaks down into micro and eventually nano plastics. 🦭
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[@grandymommy4531]

She looked as though she had to process her experience before she could leave. Very strong for such a little one.

[@lindac6032]

"Oh, you're so cute!" Tony voiced what we all are thinking!😉😍

[@Canadiangirl4922]

I really like to see how you always work together on every rescue. There is no bravado, arguments or one person trying to tell everyone else how it’s going to be done. Every voice is heard and options weighed equally for the best outcome for each seal. So wonderful to see and hear how you decide what to do, on the the spot each time. ✌🏼💜🇨🇦

[@shiboof]

Quintessential cooperation. Amazing team.

[@againstallexpectations3986]

thats how it should be, they're working as a team, great to see

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

One moment of playfulness in the water with a floating plastic spool turned into an almost deadly mistake for this little seal. So happy that OCN was there to remove it.

[@maggieyake8054]

Very glad it wasn’t too tight around her. The cutting would have been more difficult. All of you are so gentle with your rescues. Thanks for all you do.

[@eileenentler8993]

I'm SO glad you caught her when you did, before there was any damage. That plastic spool was very deceiving ... around her neck it looked like a toy, but when you removed it and held it up, it was horrible and thick ... definitely an ominous death trap. Thank you for going back for her, and thank you for doing what you do SO well! Team OCN is the BEST!

[@ColdToesNow]

I'm thinking it's not so crazy that you've seen two of these so recently. If I had to guess it was one particular fisherman or one crew with the habit of tossing trash into the water, instead of doing the right thing. Thank you for being there to rescue both of them.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Is the real issue a local group of fishermen, or the endless appetite humans have towards seafood? Most of these entanglements are a direct consequence of fishing, period. Blaming a group of people is just another way to reassure oneself and keep consuming seafood.

[@missnaomi613]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I'm no expert, but I think this is a good point in favor of farm raised fish, if we're going to keep eating fish.

[@sharondonelow5364]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I think. Coldtoes was just referring to those couple of seals in particular, while I think your comment was referring to the entire problem. It would be nice though if the fishing industry would agree to not throw trash overboard but also account for all of their fishing lines and netting. There is realistically no way to enforce that but it would be a huge help if it was done voluntarily with 100% participation. Thank you for all of the much needed hard work that you all do!

[@myreallife6386]

@Sharon that’s a good idea, but would be time consuming and hard to keep records of all the fishing supplies. I wonder who is making the gill nets, can they be stopped? But in the end each person has to wrestle (or not care!) with their own conscience. It’s scary how easy it is to “not see” when the facts are all obvious if we stop to care.

[@jeffhughes6167]

@@OceanConservationNamibiasee if can find 1-1/4” ratching pvc pipe cutters they would cut thru those hand spools with ease.

[@lindac6032]

I'm glad she wasn't as large as you first thought, or that spool would have been tighter and much more difficult to remove. Well done!🦭💯

[@danielleking262]

I was thinking that too.

[@lindac6032]

Good job, Denzil, spotting her again. Thank you for reminding Wally that you don't want to hurt her while removing the spool. Always like to hear the brainstorming!🦭🙏

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for saving him ❤️ wishing you all a nice Sunday 😊🙋🏻☀️

[@VirtualShopkeeper-DeeDee]

What a beauty! So happy you found her before any damage was done. Well done, OCN!

[@828kae]

Thank you for rescuing this "cutie" before it caused serious damage or worse! So sweet to see her running off!

[@jacktaggart2489]

Wonderful rescue of that charming young lady! That rigid plastic spool would have been potentially lethal. The customary care and compassion of the Team is exemplary.

[@ellenschneider7787]

That little girl was actually pretty calm for all the humans around her She just got a bit impatient at the end. Loved how she stayed in the cool shade of the truck for a little bit . Gave us all a chance to go “Awww” before she went back to her friends

[@gypsyrhodescovers]

Even I breathed a sigh of relief when they pulled that spool off. I can imagine how relieved the seal is! Great job guys! Thank you!

[@marcelob.5300]

Thank you guys for everything from rescuing to editing, cataloguing, researching, etc. You're great.

[@finscreenname]

Looks like she wanted a ride back to the group. Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@marymacphail728]

Thank you OCN team, baby girl can finally breath & happily grow pain free. Amazing work that you all do 👍👏👏👏✌

[@indeovertuin]

Team WAND is the most sympathetic group I ever encountered on the whole internet. With each other and with the seals. They always give a good vibe and feeling. Thanks so much for your daily uploads and making the world a better place in several ways.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I guess they could be Team DAWN too.

[@daddymuggle]

Don't forget Kat!

[@elenashlyk]

Благодарю команду за спасение! Какая очаровашка! Уверена, что она понимает, что её освободили, от этих ужасных "бус" на шее. Наслаждается моментом свободы!!) 5:34

[@steveb6103]

She had a short rest in the shade. It's hot in that net. It's so nice your inspiring others around the world to start helping more animals. Have a blessed day.

[@marionbach6819]

There's a wire saw that's used in veterinary work, can be used for PVC pipe, can be used for wood etc. It's very amazing and very small. In a situation like this it could be used and would probably cut through in seconds. I love you guys work. You are an inspiration to the goodness of humans.

[@constancelindstrom1735]

Is there a possibility that you can get the name & company that sells the wire & send that info to them.

[@aaronrobertson6121]

Yes a wire saw was my thought as well. It would be a good addition to the tool kit that does not take up much room

[@aaronrobertson6121]

A ompany called blade Master, sells them

[@sukn7091]

Called gigli wire

[@luciebrisson5881]

I've seen videos you posted where the seal was smaller and you could just pull the spool off over the head but when the seal is larger, like this one, it's much more tricky. But you had a good strategy and pulled it off, the spool and the rescue. Well done and thank you!

[@jeanninetamblyn7625]

Awesome rescue, OCN Team. That ring would have caused that innocent soul a slow, pain filled, and tragic, death. Thank you, from Canada, for continuing to do all you do to save lives, educate us and everything else. Keep up the great work. 💙💜

[@garylawless3608]

The guys show so much compassion for these animals when they have them in a situation that that is so strange and frightening for them. The reassuring strokes and gentle speech tends to calm all but the most aggressive seals. Great work guys, and keep giving these animals, who are victims of human indifference, a second chance to just be a seal!

[@simsallabim8625]

Es ist erschreckend, was wir Menschen mit unserer Natur anrichten. Und es ist schön zu sehen, wieviele gute Menschen sich um unsere wundervollen Tiere kümmert. Greetings from Germany 💕

[@jimmie200]

One by one you guys are saving the seal population near you. Thanks for all of your work. We watch and appreciate what you do.

[@grannybee]

I continue to be impressed by your teamwork. Poor little one would have had such a hard time swimming and catching food. Well done.

[@geewill]

So darn cute... she's so lucky OCN is on the job. Great work!! Huge Thanks to all ❤❤❤

[@pinetree2473]

Mentioned the last time of the same entanglement. Check into the "thumb saws." Relatively thin wire/cable with rings for fingers. Would need to be put through the object first but then should cut through it quickly. Great job.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This entanglement is extremely rare, we are not going to invest in a tool that will be used twice a year.

[@angiediblasi8648]

Thank U OCN for saving him .... God Bless 🙏 each and every one of you guys.

[@lu.w.991]

Ребята счастья вам здоровья удачи. Спасибо Вам за спасение милых животных. Вы делаете благое дело. Мир Вам и Вашему дому.

[@joanneannells2554]

Love the work & the passion you have for these animals 🥰

[@lindac6032]

Good reflexes, Tony! Glad she didn't bite you!😬

[@gardengnome132]

Very impressive teamwork, guys. The seals are always in the forefront of planning and no egos clashing. Much love and respect to you all!

[@margeanblake4356]

Awesome job guys! Well done! Adorable reaction to freedom from the horrible spool, lol! You all are so wonderful to watch doing these resues, it's food for the soul ❤

[@jessicacolon8461]

Thank you guys for risking your safety and spending your most precious resource possible, your time on this earth, to do this service for these seals. I hope your channel and videos spread far and wide so eventually you won’t be needed and people will stop polluting these guys home with plastic and garbage.

[@haggielady]

Thank you. Another baby saved because of your compassion.

[@nicklager1666]

Kind of cool how dareing the seals are sometimes. They can be far up the beach. Anoher victim of waste just because it was curious and wanted to play.

[@jasonshull3106]

As always you guys are awesome thanks.

[@trishengard8388]

Great job guys 👏 she definitely didn't need that around her neck!! Must be chilly, Denzel is wearing long pants!! 🤣 Thank you team OCN for all All you do 💙💙💙💙

[@nadineharris9966]

Thank you, team OCN for getting that spool off of her. Great job!!👍👍👍👍

[@fannycraddock99]

Another great catch from Tony. She must have been stuck in that for a while from when she was smaller. She stayed behind for a few moments to give you her thanks for saving her.

[@denaredford6701]

Makes me feel good that you folks are out there helping these animals recover from their wounds .

[@myreallife6386]

When she came out of the net she was sooo cute and small! She must be incredibly strong for her size! Awww thank you guys!! I think more about what I put in the trash after seeing your rescues! Thank you 🙏🏿

[@03bugeye]

"And now she's here in our net" My heart melted !!!

[@luisaferro9600]

Olá meus anjos do mar que Deus abençoe vocês todos obrigada 🙏🙏🙏🇵🇹 pelo vosso trabalho merecem um grande bem haja

[@osnihilgemberg7745]

Sensacional o trabalho desenvolvido por vocês. Meus parabéns a todos vocês que não medem esforços para salvar essas criaturas lindas de nosso meio ambiente.

[@eponack]

How I start my mornings: hit new OCN, immediately, hit the like button, let the ads play through, and enjoy watching good people doing their best to make a change for creatures who can’t ask for help. Sip coffee.

[@Sylvia_C3]

Whatever happen for you all to come together to do this thing was absolutely meant to be. You work so well together.

[@onnalexseeias]

Thank you for helping these innocent beautiful seals ❤❤❤

[@stephanieyee9784]

That's the second reel in a very short time, which is odd. I'm glad you were able to clip through the reel enough to snap it and remove it without hurting the pup. She is small but fierce. 🙂 🦭 Nice to see Kat on the beach with you again. ☮️❤️🦘🇦🇺

[@ronaldomuranocostenaro7516]

Tem pessoas que só fazem o mal aos animais, ao contrário destes, esses homens só fazem o bem, Deus abençoe eles !!!

[@flyingcheff]

I just love how dearly to speak to the seals!

[@brirose230]

Your compassion and gentleness with the seals is amazing! No idea how you spot the injured seals in a mass of hundreds all running in the same direction!

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Glad there are people like Boyan Slat working on the Ocean Cleanup.

[@tatiananuzhna519]

Спасибо родные за котиков!

[@sheldonrobertson8670]

Another great rescue from the best Seal team on the planet!!!

[@amlo7179]

May these guys stay safe when on the roads and keep inspiring people. Seals need them! WE need (more of) them!

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

She knew ...understood what you had done for her ....lovely! Fills my heart!

[@hubertsang7418]

The rescued seal wanted to enjoy the life under the shade, it was too sunny for her. Great rescue, team.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!

[@user-jf4xj4zy3h]

Спасибо вам что такие есть хорошие мужщины здоровья вам за ваш труд!!!

[@shotgunbettygaming]

It has been a pleasure watching the evolution of your rescues! Nice one you Legends!!

[@Discerning_Viewer]

how can these little creatures be so damned cute?!

[@dawnrosecrants8919]

Once again great job guys. God bless OCN!👍👍❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@Rahul1975]

Aww. She has such a cute face. thanks superheroes.

[@CM-xn6xc]

The seal did have a lingering mark around her neck. I don't think it would have been long before she was suffering. I am so glad you found her in time.

[@jezza159]

Awww how cute. Thanks guys another job well done. The seals are so inquisitive and playful a lot of the entanglements are caused by them just finding something to play with and don't realise the danger. Please stop polluting humans it's sickening how people just do not care why why why. Stop it for the sake of the animals and environment and for our children. Jeremy Downunder

[@AbbeyOnAtkins]

You guys are the epitome of teamwork

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

So thankful that did not seriously hurt her.. she was adorable after. Great job OCN

[@mc-nw1rk]

Hard job...but successfully executed, with a lot of patience! Thank you guys!!!

[@jchrystsheigh]

That tiny little girl was throwing you around, Antoine? The Denzil-cam was nice too. You guys all have such unique accents - what an excellent team!

[@WDC_OSA]

Those spools always freak me out, because now I know they've got that ridge that digs into the seal's neck. It's such a relief to see this seal unharmed under it.

[@JS-yj7ow]

“Don’t do what you wanna do”. Funny, my mom always used to say that to me! Good job guys.

[@feelincrispy7053]

These guys are actually modern day hero’s. Selfless actions

[@sandykatz364]

The seal community loves you guys.....They know your are there to help

[@avacat8852]

she was clearly happy to be free from that thing !!! Thank u all !!!

[@jjosh420gaming3]

I believe this isn't the first time a seal has had something like this around their neck I'm sure the seal notice a difference and they were thanking you guys

[@giorgiocanal1659]

In this case, a "wire saw" is the solution. Thread the line between the seal's neck and the spool and then, with alternating motions, saw through the rigid plastic from the inside out. Inexpensive and lightweight tool that can be kept inside a pocket. As usual, great job (even the seal appreciated)!

[@GodsOath_com]

Your work may be the only help this species will have to multiply and survive.

[@michi24580]

Great rescue well done guys. made my day again

[@ReclinedPhysicist]

You had one like that last year only this poor thing had a very deep wound. He used a large pair of bolt cutters. It took a little longer as I recall. Glad to see you have a better tool

[@sueperry9327]

Your team is amazing! God bless you all ❤🙏

[@krista2216]

Thank you, as always. Your work is invaluable 🤗😍

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You 💗💗

[@pada5652]

I always enjoy the moments when they hang around for a little bit. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤

[@brianjohnson2033]

Very cute reaction from the seal at the end.

[@yoman1607]

Miss Namibia. Many good times there. Thanks for the work you are doing. 😘

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Beautiful place 😃 Our pleasure 😊 Thank you very much for the support 🙏

[@bimiup1]

Denzil’s thought process: yeah, Tony, YOU crawl, eat sand. See ya at the seals! ZOOM!

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Красавчик котік як гарно все вийшло приємно було дивитися дякую добрим людям за працю допомогу природі всим здоров'я добра миру🙏🙏🙏

[@metallampman]

I wish you guys had public funding its just wonderful what you do

[@savannahdockins7022]

Don't worry about the language guys. Saving the seals is more important.

[@satchmo4992]

great rescue, guys!👍🏻 thank you.🙏

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I can't even imagine what it must feel like to have that around your neck! What a prison sentence!!! She must have felt soooo great to have that off!!! These poor animals suffer the most agregious entanglements..... it's so disturbing!! If only we could read the mind of a seal..... Thank you, Seal Whisperers, you're gallant efforts are so desperately needed. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❣❣❣❣❣

[@aprilmiller4767]

I think she stopped by the vehicle to thank you guys !!! Great Job !!!

[@user-ti3vp9mt3z]

She'll remember you two forever ❤🌼❤

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Wow, and just the thought of all the trash that your team doesn't get in other areas and around the world. We all have to do better and be talking about this problem in our communities!

[@srsusansummers3070]

Thank you & God bless your service to his creatures

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏 Thank you very much Team OCN. Good job. 👍🥰👏

[@rubygucotano6103]

so sad but his soooo cute thank you guys love you all