Seal Wounded By Entanglement

Although it must have been unbelievably sore and painful, we commend the seal for being calm during the whole procedure. It feels totally out of proportion that a few grams of seemingly insignificant plastic can have such a devastating impact. Seals are generally strong and healthy, once the entanglement is removed, the healing starts immediately.
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[@CTHou13]

Please donate y’all! The gloves, the scissors, the nets, the binoculars, all the equipment cost money so the team can continue saving these beautiful creatures

[@geewill]

And if you can’t donate money then please Like, Comment, Subscribe and Share!!! It Does make a difference!! Thanks to OCN!! ❤❤

[@carolleighton4579]

Bit of a slippery customer, however the seal was soon helped back to the ocean by the team. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@cathielamson4616]

You are appreciated by seals and we humans who support your channel.

[@nicklager1666]

Even when the rescue dont go as smoothly as you want you still remain composured. It may take a minute longer but i like that quality too OCN.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@RL-RL]

Antione once again with those Eagle eyes. Thankfully the team joined up and saved this sub-adult. By the looks of the amount of seals in the area, I'm sure more rescues are to come. Thank you Team OCN!

[@user-qb2os6nh5z]

😝

[@eileenentler8993]

Nice spotting Tony, nice netting Denzil and nice removal Naude. It's bad enough that the poor seal was entangled and to already have a wound, but to have to extract it from the net's zipper is like another horrible rescue. Thanks, OCN heroes, for being there 💙

[@olgapyat]

Hi all! Great team work as always. No matter what is underfoot - sand, mud, stones, sharp shells or old boards, rescuers will still catch the seal and very quickly and carefully remove the deadly debris from its body. We hope that the seal rescued in this video becomes big, wild, and successful in his herd! Thanks guys! Today is April 15, 2024. This amazing channel has 1.91 million subscribers (the number has not changed for 5 days. We are waiting for another 90,000!). Subscribe if you haven't already. By subscribing, liking, commenting, donating and reposting, you help save seals.

[@lindac6032]

So glad you reached her before she got to the water. She might not have made it back to the beach in time for your next patrol. Thanks, team!🦭🌊

[@lynngreene1993]

The way she was trying to get away told you how badly she was injured 😢 so glad you saw her and managed in time to free her. Heal well lady pinni ♡

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving her ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏼

[@posnrg2u327]

Thank you team OCN for giving the seal another chance at life. Heal quickly and completely young one. Blessings to everyone.

[@bkm2797]

Antoine's ability to see this one never ceases to amaze, that was quite a crowd to sort through. Thanks guys for giving her a second chance! ❤️👍🙏🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@elaborowiec3976]

Dziękujemy za Waszą cierpliwość i wielkie serce❤🇵🇱👋

[@veldawells2839]

Nasty. Patience is a virtue. Well done OCN team. Some rescues are easier than others. Great job. ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@lindac6032]

Some of those seals have that barrel roll perfected, thankfully Denzil was nearby. Thanks, guys!🦭🌊♻️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That trick is our nemesis 😁

[@redgooner8882]

The difference with that seals movement to how it moved after was really noticeable. That must have brought such relief. You’re all heroes to us all .

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

So lucky, you spotted him, and rescued, men ✌❤. Now the beauty seal can heal ❤🦭❤. Thank you OCN men for hard work ❣🌷.

[@user-qb2os6nh5z]

WE LOVE YOU FROM THE USA! WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU ON THIS EARTH. MUCH LOVE AND MORE RESPECT!

[@Mcat7101]

That wound was nasty. Thank you all for saving the seal❤❤❤

[@LyndaDixon-tm7uz]

Your dedication to the seals is as remarkable as all of you thank you

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Дуже приємно порятунок тюленя нам кожним разом хочеться подякувати за гарну працю дякую❤

[@tamerabouck764]

Team OCN for another hard fought win❣️ Keep up the good fight!

[@wardygrub]

After following you guys for about 2 years, I NEVER TIRE of witnessing the heroic and loving work of OCN. May God bless you all in all that you do. Sending love from uk 🇬🇧xx Grub xxx

[@steven.h0629]

❤Team OCN! 👍😎✊ I feel it in Toni's voice every time, don't drag the tag thru the wound 😔

[@luciebrisson5881]

She seemed already weakened or gasping for air as she ran so it's very lucky you managed to net her before she could reach the water. Hopefully she'll recover completely and get her strength back. Thank you OCN!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@juliesong4123]

Crazy how such a thin line can cut so bad! So glad you got to the seal in time! Bless You guys!!!

[@anitamccarthy8384]

Thank you again for the rescue. Such dedication is a God sent blessing. That's what you guys are to the seals

[@deborahnorthover5304]

Thank you. 🦭

[@janiceshaw3616]

It always amazes me how you all are able to spot a seal that needs help in the "sea of seals". Keep up the good work that you do! ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We scan the different groups of Cape fur seals with binoculars from far away, looking for imperfections in their fur. This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@alenahawke475]

Thank you OCN!🦭🙏❤️🇺🇲🇳🇦

[@BraniusBalki]

Thanks guys.

[@cg6348]

🦭💙 TY OCN!

[@theheartland1861]

the pain the poor seals have to suffer, whenever anything around them is causing a very bad cut. thank you very much for every rescue that you all make👍👍

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Valiant & courageous Teamwork 🙌🤩 🏝️ Aloha from Kauai Hawaii

[@barbll000]

Thank you to the OCN team for all your dedicated hard work to save seals. Bless you all!!

[@sarahbarton4977]

It’s almost like she knew you were aiming for her

[@h276wah7]

I started watching this channel during the pandemic, such a smooth operation. Great seeing the progression of process and gear. If I was on the same continent, I would volunteer ❤️

[@wardygrub]

Me too! I thought it was at lest 3 years, but now I think it’s maybe 4 years!!! They were like a beacon of hope and love in this crazy world! Bless x

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

Браво! Oгромный какой!Какие вы молодцы!Thanks !🥰💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Наши усилия - всего лишь капля в море по сравнению с миллионами тонн мусора, ежегодно попадающими в мировой океан. К сожалению, мы не решаем проблему, а лишь лечим симптомы пластикового кризиса с помощью наших спасательных средств. Эти видеоролики призваны показать последствия этого загрязнения и создать изменения для устранения его корней, а именно нашей зависимости от одноразового пластика, отсутствия правоохранительных органов на море и недостатков индустрии переработки.

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Знаю!спасибо за ответ!Душа просто разрывается от боли!У нас с молодыми парнями(вы меня понимаете ?)и с животными чудовищное положение .Весь ужас не описать!

[@maryg3143]

Great catch, Denzil! And great save, team! ❤

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Bravo OCN ❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@JW-uq9yt]

8.5 thousands dollars now!🎉

[@gardengnome132]

He was so wounded he couldn't even run properly! So it was good to see him look stronger after Team OCN removed the killing line. Thank you so much for saving him!

[@deborahhatch1856]

It is wonderful and soul refreshing watching your videos. You are wonderful people.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You OCN 💗💗

[@elizabethsunflower8858]

No words convey what this Team does !!! But kudos and thank you for your skills and purpose . This Team just coveys Team work , and persistence from all of You to make these rescue Happen. ❤🎉

[@user-jy1zi1bw8x]

Good job Team OCN🤗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@marybrown1539]

I think there is definitely a job there for me❤. Shouting there he/she is . Run ,run just to your left/right. 😂x

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke 💖

[@user-qb2os6nh5z]

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@nildaolivialopezdelgado3894]

Admiro la gran labor del equipo, y creo que tienen ojos de águila para detectar a las focas con los amarres de las líneas de pesca. Vaya para todos un gran abrazo

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Escudriñamos los diferentes grupos de lobos marinos del Cabo con binoculares desde lejos, buscando imperfecciones en su pelaje. Esta es una habilidad que desearíamos no haber tenido que desarrollar nunca, pero lamentablemente ya tenemos mucha experiencia.

[@ninamarie8654]

Thank you guys for your dedication and hard work😢❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@vincentxavier1317]

GJ 👍

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Guy

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

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

[@elainedeoliveira5375]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephanieb7311]

Great job as always saving precious lives thankyou OCN.

[@esterfernandes5706]

Boa tarde sucesso pra equipe guerreiros

[@lidiavega3288]

GRACIAS al Equipo OCN p darles otra oportunidad p q Sigan viviendo Gracias🇦🇷♥️🙌🙏👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@tctcllc6949]

💕

[@traida111]

it didnt grunt that much, I think it was maybe 50/50 sure you were helping it, and 50 not trusting. good save

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

This seal clearly had difficulty running, every move she made must have been so painful. Thanks guys, now she can run and swim painfree again!✂️💕🦭

[@Warteeinbisschen]

❤

[@shermarkle]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zaz4667]

Excellent save!

[@ponwajeechrans7372]

Thanks you all.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@kaedavison-pm6fi]

Denzel is a Master Netter!!

[@wardygrub]

“The Better Netter”? “The Natty Netter”? “The Betting Man’s Netting Champ”? Or as I like to say- Denzil, Denzil- sharper than a pencil! Haha! Bless x

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@alechit4]

Felicitaciones me encanta lo q hacen x ellos saludos desde argentina rosario

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@dodomein]

What a brave, poor soul.

[@thomasglessner6067]

Thank you.

[@EllenSchneider-tn1pu]

Although I’m sure that it isn’t always possible, Denzil seems to always hold the line before using the hook. Just a little thing, but it prevents the line from digging into the open wound when the line is cut. It’s those little things that show the care that he and the others have towards their patients. Well done gentlemen 🦭😅💙

[@philipmurphy2]

Great catch team OCN

[@j4v4x]

Another day, another life saved 💙🖤🤍

[@roslyntchakedjian927]

Thank you you all have amazing eyesight. Good Day 🇦🇺 💚💚💚

[@kanalia007]

В неравной схватке победила группа профессионалов. Хотя в итоге победителем вышел боров с надеждой на долгую жизнь

[@JW-uq9yt]

I'm super early today!

[@KTPurdy]

great rescues

[@suek.5057]

Nice one, team OCN! ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@FrauMelinda1962]

HELDEN

[@boeingpameesha9550]

Let god's blessings and divine grace be with all and help you with your noble service.

[@Murza2000]

Тяжело бежал, падал, видимо уже плохо дышал из-за этой лески. Теперь возродится!

[@inthestateofcorruption1108]

Amazing… I wasn’t sure if you were going to succeed in getting it into the net.🌺🙏🏻💕💕💕

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@juanitaviala]

saved a life you are great

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@pirkokruggel2672]

❤❤❤

[@dragonreader3817]

Good job! I don’t know how you all spot those. Also, how cold is that water on your feet?🥶

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We scan the different groups of Cape fur seals with binoculars from far away, looking for imperfections in their fur. This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now. Oh, and the water is freezing 😁

[@user-ge7sg1yk7b]

👍👍👍

[@JasakaD]

❤❤

[@jezza159]

Thanks guys poor girl. Jeremy Downunder

[@paulwyleciol3459]

❤❤❤❤❤ super!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mrstacyj9496]

do the animals ever require medical care -more than the removal of the various entanglements?

[@wardygrub]

I think OCN have given this a lot of thought. The seals appear to heal up very well, after the entanglement has been removed and the salty water has done it’s job. Xxx

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Cape fur seals thrive in their natural habitat, away from humans, and seawater acts as a very efficient wound cleaner. Thus far, we have never encountered a dead fur seal with the scar of a previous entanglement. It might unfortunately happen, but we believe our success rate is very high.

[@user-xn3zn6mc1k]

Как хорошо, что удалось в последний момент поймать её и освободить! Спасибо!

[@munchkinheaven7877]

PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND SHARE, DONATE IF YOU CAN, ANY AMOUNT HOWEVER SMALL WILL HELP THIS CHARITY BUY SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO KEEP THESE RESCUERS SAFE DURING RESCUES. PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ARE WILD ANIMALS AND A BITE COULD BE FATAL. THANK YOU FOR READING.

[@imilcebarca842]

👏👏👏💪💪👍

[@virgiliolira1996]

Valeu!

[@quienloescribe]

Faltó poco para que este animalito llegara al agua, afortunadamente lo pudieron liberar de su daño Un abrazo fuerte a todos

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@RSC_shahin]

عمل رائع❤

[@BabushkaBellissima]

👍🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤🦭🦭🦭💐

[@darlaharris8901]

👍🏻

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

What actually is ghost fishing gear? And why they are made? 🤔

[@wardygrub]

Unless it took you to the right page?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Ghost gear is any discarded, lost, or abandoned, fishing gear in the marine environment. This gear continues to fish, trap, entangle, and kill marine life.

[@msannthrope1863]

That is a horrifying statistic.

[@DavidPerez-zs8im]

NYC y❤ to you my Gs

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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