Seal Trapped In Big Cargo Net

With an entanglement like this big net, there is absolutely no chance for the seal to hunt. he can barely move!
He is too slow to catch fish, and his body shows it. His ribs are sticking out, he is malnourished and weakened. Once the rescuers remove strain after strain of rope, they can see that even his ability to breath had been impacted. They feel his relief as his airwaves are opening up again. It's a very technical rescue, they have to cut through a lot of rope very close to his mouth, but the seal is an excellent patient, even when the zip pops open by accident. He gets rewarded with his freedom.
The rescuers are once again left behind wondering why somebody felt that it is okay to leave this piece of rubbish in the ocean. 🦭
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[@Foxxil.]

I do believe this fella understood exactly what you were doing for him.

[@karenneill9109]

Oh, yes, it does look that way!

[@PuffKitty]

those are my favorite ones! 😊

[@mc-nw1rk]

I think so too!!! You could almost say, he was patiently letting them free him.

[@patpierce4854]

Agreed! He got abducted by aliens in a narrowing dark thing, they sat on him and pokes and prodded, but soon all the stuff was gone and the aliens let him go free!

[@Foxxil.]

@@mc-nw1rk And he snarled a "thank you" on his way back to the ocean.

[@ellenschneider7787]

That short glimpse of that poor skinny bull’s eye says so much of his suffering. I always enjoy hearing the guys confer on the rescue procedure- it shows how much of a TEAM they are! Great job gentlemen 👍

[@kathleenpugh7350]

The amount of the fish net was horrifying!

[@lanapeterzon9055]

* ** "I always enjoy hearing the guys confer on the rescue procedure..." A wonderful part to me as well. I had repeated your sentiments (above) before I read your comment. I'm glad to know that it is probably an appreciated part of many of the viewers because what is in the comments is usually only at least 1/50th of what people think.

[@Paka1918]

Right.

[@elainecrandall1059]

He looked back a few times to thank them

[@user-yt4pm6is3c]

너무너무 훌륭한일들을 하시네요.감사합니다.

[@pamphillips5207]

I also want to add… in a world filled with so much turmoil, it’s such a bright spot in my day to watch the goodness and mercy this team has for these animals. Again, TY!

[@-108-]

Amen to that! I am always sure to get my daily dose of OCN Cape Fur Seal rescuses in, to counter all the darkness coming in form all angles.

[@lanapeterzon9055]

Seconded! It is my door of freedom from the horrors of this world that creep in no matter what we do.

[@MrJx4000]

Thirded.

[@rosemaria300]

So true!!💗💗💗😇

[@nancybeckett2136]

Agreed 👍

[@lindac6032]

The poor seal! On the beach, unable to breathe, unable to eat, getting weaker and thinner...and then these concerned humans start chasing him... But it turns out it was his lucky day, which he seemed to realize with each snip of the raptors. Thank you for freeing him! 🦭🙏

[@angiediblasi8648]

God Bless You Guys 🙏 Great work ...... Thank U ..... Team work is strength ..... Run free my little ones.

[@corrinaclark2910]

I loved how Tony waved goodbye and the seal was looking at y’all to thank you for giving him his life back.

[@Garian9]

That was the sweetest, docile, and cooperative bull you've rescued. He was even smiling when you opened up the zipper to show his face. What a good seal doggo!

[@1crzflyer]

another precious life saved..... great job as usual.... we love you guys here in america.!!!

[@SandiRose2008]

Thank goodness you caught him when you did! Thank you OCN Team!

[@user-jp6yl3jr6u]

Здравствуйте, гениально , спасибо, браво👏🤗

[@mongchooibeng800]

Man...that was a real saviour..you just saved it from a slow death. Thanks for the rescue.

[@lindac6032]

Love to hear all the strategy and reasoning for why you approach the rescue the way you do. Everyone listens to everyone else, and you all are very concerned for each other's safety. Fantastic teamwork, as always!👍👏

[@lanapeterzon9055]

* * * This seems to be a common concurrence. This is such a bonus to OCN's videos.

[@-108-]

And N O E G O S ! ! !

[@jayleigh_bee]

Tony waving goodbye has me crying tears of joy. You are so compassionate and generous! Thank you for saving our seals!

[@redtwin1968]

He stayed surprisingly calm throughout as if he knew you guys were there to help.

[@OLIVIA-sm3cd]

The pleasure to see the seal happy to be free is priceless. Thanks, Guys. ❤

[@carol.stoeser]

Imagine something keeping you trapped so you could barely walk, and couldn't eat. How horrible! This poor seal will undoubtedly be so happy to be able to do both now. Thanks OCN for saving this poor seal's life!

[@cndns2]

OCN has a formidable team, working together in unison saving lives. I congratulate and honor all of you for your commitment to save one life at a time.

[@ladyaudrey9976]

Thank you for all you do. My comment for the youtube algorithms. 💚💚💚💚

[@Il-Siciliano]

Another awesome rescue! The team is a well-oiled, caring and hands-on machine. God Bless the OCN!

[@judithmcbride4023]

Absolutely amazing rescue!!! He NEVER Would have survived without your help! God bless each and everyone of you, for all that you do for these beautiful animals!!! ❤️🙏👏👏👏👏😎

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Team OCN for saving his life ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻 and wishing you all a nice weekend ☀️😊

[@shermarkle]

He's so lucky to have you 💗💗💗

[@gilbertmarques2796]

Great teamwork!

[@yourmomsaccount69]

Good morning from Pennsylvania in the US. Thank you for being real life super heroes!! May all your dreams come true. ✨💙✨

[@bho5sumkyul]

The seal looked back at his rescuers. I take it as a "thank-you" gesture. Excellent, OCN!

[@teresawinter8646]

Incredible. We'll done guys, you're wonderful

[@bkm2797]

Thank you for giving this bull the help he desperately needed, it was well done!

[@pamphillips5207]

Loved seeing you wave goodbye to him… you guys are so sensitive and loving and just great to these animals. Ty!!!

[@elenakuvatova9866]

Какое счастье видеть спасение животных и вашу героическую работу 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@marieke3032]

Call me soft, but watching that seal on his way through the surf choked me up... Thank you so much, OCN, for your dedication, seal for seal, and for sharing to keep the rest of us on our toes.

[@memasam1]

You guys are such heroes ❤ you started my day with love and determination

[@haggielady]

Thank you for the care you took to get this one back to fishing for his dinner.

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

Great work team, tearing up again, thinking about pain that causes a seal's eye to release a tear 😣

[@irinaasadullaeva6554]

Каждый раз,смотря ваши ролики, не устаю благодарить вас за спасение животных.Уже сотни избавлены от страданий.Продолжайте свое благородное дело.Сил и удачи!!!👍👍👍

[@Paka1918]

Agreed. 👍

[@theodoreolson8529]

Well THAT was a very satisfying rescue. Calm seal, awesome strategy. It was a great episode. Thank you again for your hard work and dedication.

[@abitmadcap]

Awesome Teamwork Guys! Thank you for helping him!

[@CarmenRodriguez-rj6my]

ThankU! 😊 So touching seeing Tony saying good bye to the seal and in other capture taking his/her flipper and saying hi! That tells a lot about his kind soul 🥰

[@gladysedgell2410]

When I saw his eye that really got to me. I think when he kept looking back he was thanking all of you. That was a outstanding rescue. Thank you 🙏🏻🦭🌊💙

[@elainejohnson4352]

How lucky he was that you were there for him...this day...that moment. To spot him..... and that all of you were able to work together to release him. WONDERFUL ! 👏👏👏👏Thank you 🙏

[@Fwtx24639]

As soon as I saw his eye I started crying for the poor seal. I love how Tony waves goodbye. Great job guys!

[@sweetdaisy9918]

I just can't believe my eyes.... the damage, the pain, and your bravery. Honestly, you guys, are something out of this planet. May God bless each of you and your families

[@janetyurkin822]

You and your organization make the world a better place. God bless all of you for your hard work and compassion in rescuing these animals from all the junk we put in the oceans!

[@ZarpeParadise]

Intense. Incredible surgical precision to free this starving bull. BRAVO!!! Big smile as my heart races to watch him freed to LIVE!

[@TrondBrgeKrokli]

Thank you for doing this great job of freeing seals from their entanglements, thank you for making me feel happy about the work you do. Great work, team!

[@n.w.414]

So very well done, and with such compassion and such great team work.

[@Neith29]

Hopes he recovers well from this and become a big strong bull that fathers many new seals!! Lovely work done every single day by the OCN team!

[@Pumpkinnan]

So wonderful to see this, and felt seal knew you were there to help him. Could almost see the despair in his eyes in that brief glimpse. Thank you OCN for all your hard work! I so look forward to your videos every morning and it has opened my eyes to the horrible impact of the plastic (and others) ocean trash…❤️

[@ClarityDetermination]

❤️❤️❤️💯❤️❤️❤️

[@binkyxz3]

The seal is waiting for his chance to escape.

[@Kat69nh]

Great job guys

[@amandadonegan2137]

Wow! How did he manage to survive at all! The weight alone of that net must gave made life so much harder along with the tangling! So glad ypu gog him in time! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@shannonpichotta4834]

Another amazing catch. I really love how you guys talk to them during the rescue and you can see the thanks in the seals eye. Thank you OCN for everything you do. You guys are so greatly appreciated by humans and the seals.

[@lindac6032]

Luckily the seal fit all the way into the rescue net with all that cargo net around his neck, which made it safer for you guys to do your thing. Well done!🦭👍

[@RayTheFPSGamer]

I swear this one seems to know you're helping it and it's staying calm

[@gaylebrodt676]

Oh my goodness, that was intense, and I love when you opened the zipper and we saw the face of the seal, he looked so grateful and then when he kept looking back at you guys when he was finally free and in the water! Incredible how you guys work together and get it done in such a timely manner, great teamwork! You are all beautiful people! Thank you so much! 💙

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

I loved this rescue, being freed from the net and diving into the sea 🌊 Looking back to see all his rescuers ❤️ 😍

[@lydiaclibon118]

And Tony waving! So cute.

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

They explained in another video that the reason the seal looks back is to make sure the predators/rescuers aren’t following. But it’s cute and sweet to think that he’s thanking them. Anthropomorphism at its best.

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

@@hoosierbaddy3052 I knew that :)

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

@@lydiaclibon118 It was cute, Tony waving hand 🥲, happy tear.

[@belikethesquirrel6714]

Omgosh, you folks were definitely his hero and he knows it! Thank you. Wonderful rescue video.

[@debbiebertram]

And OCN is our heroes too. Blessing to all

[@readtheroomch-ypocrite3081]

This one is far more crucial than the nuisance ones we sometimes see. This literally saved his life. Well done!

[@deanmann2210]

All entanglements will kill eventually

[@pigeonlove]

Ignorant comment. No such thing as a 'nuisance entanglement'.

[@readtheroomch-ypocrite3081]

@@pigeonlove What I meant was fresh ones that had not yet caused damage.

[@VirtualShopkeeper-DeeDee]

Awesome teamwork. That poor fellow-how long has he suffered? Now he has his belly full and his freedom! Thank you OCN!

[@lindac6032]

I like to see it when the seals look back at you after reaching the relative safety of the ocean.🌊 Tony waving goodbye made me laugh!👋😄

[@rosemaria300]

Linda, you saw Tony waving goodbye to him too! How precious!!!😊

[@silviamunoz2502]

@@rosemaria300 me too 🙋🏻‍♀️! Lovely!

[@waffles3629]

Tony's the sweetest

[@cfcthegreatesttherecanbe7863]

Poor little guy, can’t begin to imagine how difficult it must of been for him just trying to survive. Once again OCN to the rescue.

[@carolginsberg662]

Wonderful work, guys!!!👍

[@priscab7085]

I have always loved your format - simple ,short, plenty of dialogue, no music, just the sounds around you, and what would we do without Naude’s breathing! No matter what I have heard in the news I know I will be uplifted by your compassion and determination and by watching the seals relax as you cut away the entrapment ❤️❤️❤️

[@dannesys]

As always, a brilliant rescue & seemingly much appreciated by the poor seal. Thank you for what you are doing!❤

[@stephanieyee9784]

What a fantastic rescue! This poor young bull was quite calm, all things considered, and he Knew you were there to help, not harm. That Naude saw a tear from the seals eye speaks volumes. There was so much net that it's no wonder he was skinny and struggled to not only move but to breathe easily. Thank you so much for releasing this seal from his shackles. I Love how he raced to the freedom of the sea! And he kept looking back. Like Tony, I waved as he ran away! Bye Puppy! 👋 ☮️❤️🦘🇦🇺

[@FnLn55]

Very skillful rescue . . . you do great work, OCN!

[@jerryglass6513]

great work guys 👏

[@lindaannelineharwood4891]

Thank you . Again. And again. I can't imagine the slow, lingering fate that poor guy would have had without your healing, freeing hands . Thank you.

[@kathesofiadarosaschmidt5021]

You are my heroes. Thank you for doing so much good to these animals.

[@juliesong4123]

Watching the four of you work together is so encouraging!!!!

[@alexa095]

"Tonight you will have dinner for sure" "You see the tear come out" 😭 So beautiful. Heart-warming rescue. Blessings 💕

[@edwardgatey8301]

Brilliant rescue! Kudos to the crew!

[@taraann7753]

I love the slow motion pictures, he was so quiet and patient, his life must have been so miserable..he was like a moving bag of rags. just terrible.

[@ildikohegedus7937]

Oh, that wasn’t an easy job! At least he can have a good meal from now on. Hopefully he won’t be in trouble again. Thank you guys for saving his life. I am always thinking wether they know you helped him, or are they grateful, but I am sure they feel the change immediately as they reach freedom, don’t they? 👍😇

[@alexnik888]

Ребята какие вы большие умницы.

[@user-vm1jl7tz9o]

Мужики! Чудесное освобождение!!!!🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤🇧🇾

[@rizj]

Great rescue! I'm sure the seal was grateful and so sad to see it in the state that it was

[@sterlingspots]

You take so much care with each rescue, it is amazing. Thank you for all you do.

[@carol.stoeser]

A rare occurrence today! To watch this seal make it into the ocean, swimming away, but looking back at the OCN team when he surfaces was wonderful!. Surely he is sending thanks to the humans who freed him & saved his life! Great job OCN!

[@elenashlyk]

Эта операция по спасению заслуживает эпитетов только в превосходной форме!!! Великолепно! Потрясающе! Чудесно! Превосходно! Мастерски! Благодарю за спасение!

[@anncollins8190]

Wow, that was such a wonderful rescue. Thanks so much guys!

[@maggieyake8054]

Fantastic teamwork, guys! Got him free with a minimum of stress. Wonderful work!

[@deniseinflorida6624]

What relief he must feel! Go free and EAT big boy!! I'd love to see what he does right after release when back in the water 💙💔😍

[@JL11775]

Fantastic rescue! Well done everyone! Love Antoine’s wave goodbye to the rescued seal. ☺️

[@lauratibbles6598]

Great job team it’s so wonderful to watch you all help these animals fro obvious peril and death thank you for all you do

[@lindac6032]

Antoine: "Tonight you will have dinner for sure." Naude: "Tonight you can go hunt." Me: "Why wait...you can just grab some fish for lunch!"

[@deniseinflorida6624]

As many as he can!!!

[@WildWestRosie]

I love how the other seal thought he was running interference!

[@encarnasanchez4108]

Pobre animalito...qué situación más difícil tenía y, qué futuro más negro...hasta que habéis intervenido vosotros, el equipo de OCN 💪...SÓIS FORMIDABLES, GRACIAS CAMPEONES !!! 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fannycraddock99]

The seal-mobile to the rescue. You guys co-ordinated the operation just like a surgeon would do. Everyone had a part to play and did it perfectly. The seal was remarkably calm, perhaps he could sense that he was being helped and not hurt. Thanks so much all of you.

[@waterbird15]

Great job👍

[@wordreet]

Great job once again by the team!

[@GenMaster124]

Great rescue ….you’ve saved another life, well done guys 👏🏻👏🏻

[@oakeysanders1885]

I truly feel you guys are hero’s without your intervention he would have been another casualty of water pollution❤️❤️❤️

[@WifeWantsAWizard]

Wow. The logistics of this rescue were particularly challenging. Great job, guys!

[@pattic.2975]

This poor guy had so much weight he was dragging around, so lucky the team identified and captured him. I really love these long videos, it gives us a chance to see the teamwork involved. This also demonstrates why training with the team is so necessary to achieve the mindset to work so closely in tandem and to minimize the trauma on the seals. Longer videos also also means tougher cases. To the OCN team!!! 🥳 Love you all!!!🥰

[@pattic.2975]

I forgot to add a personal message to Tony, please tell him, 'I see you on the shore waving to the subject. You are THE cutest!' I know that comes from the affection the team has for their rescuees. So touching. 🥰🥰🥰

[@lu.w.991]

Огромное спасибо Вам ребята за Ваш труд за спасение животных. Дай бог вам счастья здоровья. Мир Вам и Вашему дому.

[@user-ls6bu8sw1p]

СМОТРЮ ВАШИ СЮЖЕТЫ , А СЕРДЦЕ КРОВЬЮ ОБЛИВАЕТСЯ !!! БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО ВАМ ЛЮДИ С БОЛЬШИМИ И ДОБРЫМИ СЕРДЦАМИ !!!

[@marciaaraujo4073]

Obrigada, por salvar vidas, essa equipe é maravilhosa, Deus abençoe sempre 🙏🙏🙏

[@LRBerry]

Well done everyone. Great to see him run into the sea. I hope he can now fish properly.

[@estherdealba4033]

Me encanta el cariño que demuestran con los animales que liberan. Excelente trabajo 👌👍. Guadalajara México

[@kathymarr4840]

You have become a well trained team. Great job.🇨🇦

[@user-ht3vk4hv2t]

Какие же Вы, ребятки, молодцы. Ведь этихкотиков еще надо догнать!!! Если маленький, то не так сложно с ним справиться! А если огромный, то сколько нужно усилий! Горжусь Вами!!!

[@nadineharris9966]

Thank you OCN for getting that off of the seal,you guys saved his life. God Bless you OCN. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍