Seven Seal's Rescued From Entanglements

Our Cutting The Line Co-director was of great help in conducting these rescues. We always expect the unexpected when going out for rescues. All these Seals had different entanglements, including some unusual ones. The ocean is full of rubbish, and more trash continues to enter the sea because people continue to treat it like a trash can. We need more people to understand the long-term effects of ocean pollution on our oceans if such activities don’t end. 🦭
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@terefloresreyes]

I think that you are the life reason for these animales.Thank you very much❤😊

[@george-1961]

Just sent you a little something of $15 dollars by PayPal. How come we have to pay in dollars?

[@lindac6032]

7 rescues (and 1 missed) in such a short period of time emphasizes how serious the plastic pollution problem continues to be. Thank you OCN for being there to free these seals.🦭♻️🌊❤️

[@jacqueline-fc8wb]

And another sad part about it, is there are many bodies of water with animals caught in stuff😢😢

[@user-zz2my6uk6j]

정말 수고가 많으십니다 짧은 시간에 여러마리를 구하셨네요 감사합니다❤

[@MortimerCat]

Its worrying that OCN seem to be the only organisation around the world that are doing daily rescues.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@lindac6032]

@@OceanConservationNamibia And you're doing a fine job!😊

[@lindac6032]

I have never been more impressed by a display of teamwork and faith in each other than when you caught seals 5, 6 and 7 (approx 02:30-02:45)! Antoine grabbed them and passed them behind so he could get to the next one, never doubting his mates would be there. Awesome!❤

[@boogaloo4640]

Yes, it was outstanding teamwork, wasn't it?

[@marieke3032]

Yes, I was just going to comment on that! They function as one whole organism. It is amazing! 🌊🦭✂️🌍💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Teamwork is an important factor to our efficiency when conducting the rescues.

[@snejanadimitrova2299]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Yours is a brotherhood, the real one. Just to call it teamwork sounds some office like . Please stay safe. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 !🎉🎉🎊🎊🎈🎈🎈

[@yamnjam]

Even though it's discouraging to see so much trash, the work you do does make a difference. Every seal matters.

[@kathyschwartz4998]

If synchronized seal saving was an Olympic event, you guys just won gold! Thank you Alan for your help!

[@lindac6032]

Alan saw so many rescues filming CTL that he knew what to do no matter what you threw at him. Great job!👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@carolleighton4579]

Excellent work today, seven seals saved from certain death, the different types of trash in the ocean is a disgrace. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@bkm2797]

Wow, what incredible teamwork! Seven seals will live on because of the heroic work you do to protect and serve mother natures innocent. Thank you, that was very special!❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@heatherlittle8394]

Its heartbreaking to see so many entangled seals in one group and all with different entanglements. Thank you for saving these precious little souls.

[@JL11775]

Wow what a string of nice rescues! Well done everyone! 👏👏👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@olgapyat]

As of September 30, 2023, the channel has 1.71 million subscribers. But this channel deserves much more! Today was very cool! So quickly and as many as 7 seals fell into your hands. I watched with a smile as Tony caught two, but there weren’t enough hands, and he wanted to grab the third. You are super! Thanks to the team for 7 saved lives.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving them ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻

[@paquilo99]

Hola Hendrik 🙋🏻‍♀️ ¿Tuviste buen verano?😊

[@id10t98]

bonjour, mes amis! stay safe!

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@paquilo99 Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻 Estuve tres semanas en España y fue muy agradable! 🇪🇦🌞🌴🌅😊

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@id10t98 bonjour mon ami 😊 stay safe, too 😊

[@id10t98]

Hello and a happy weekend to OCN Seal Angel Team 6 and all us viewers! Hit that thumbs up, sit back and watch these Angels do their work!😍😇🤩☺

[@louisablair5994]

Welcome aboard, Alan! You are a natural, hope you can stay on in the future. That was an amazing rescue by all.

[@suek.5057]

Thank you OCN angels for doing what you do. ❤ Humanity must do better.

[@elenakuvatova9866]

Тони так ласково разговаривает с малышами,это истинная любовь к животным.Спасибо за спасение несчастных , Вы даёте им шанс на жизнь!Вы Рыцари Добра!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@id10t98]

he is amazing with them, isnt he?! i love when his belly and back rubs gets the seals to hang around once the net is opened, knowing they arent really in danger and they feel so much better now the lines or netting are gone. thanks for watching and spreading the love!

[@RL-RL]

OMG, what a way to start the day!!! Unbelievable that many were caught and saved by OCN. Probably double that in those groups that got away including the one target missed. No worries because I'm sure they will get that one a lots more later in the day. THANK YOU OCN for a great mad scramble to save seven at once!

[@puananiveit8029]

Outstanding teamwork and perseverance in all seven rescues!!! You all are amazing.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@ellenschneider7787]

So glad that Alan had the opportunity to be part of the team that day. After all the time filming the team in action, I imagine he was just itching to try his hand at rescuing. He was a very observant student- he handled a very hectic situation like a pro. Well done gentlemen!🦭🌊💙

[@nicklager1666]

Im so glad that so many got the help they so needed. Have a great weekend OCN. Love those happy faces at the end.

[@vickybaldwin6472]

Well done guys. Great team work. Very proud of all you do. 😊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@beckyreed4028]

Wow talk about teamwork! It's nice to see all the rescues in one video instead of broken up into smaller ones, too. Glad you're getting some more help with these vital rescues, Naude and Tony and congrats, Alan! Hope Denzil is still with you. Love you guys!

[@AravisTNN]

Folks stay safe sorry to hear that you folks are visiting more physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiro...love, love your works, please take good care of yourselves as well!!!

[@zefcha4670]

we see how many seals you help in just one country...now, we need to do our part and pick up the trash and not throw it away for someoneelse to pick up.

[@kareyreuben3869]

That is a VERY physically-demanding job! You guys did good. Seven animals relieved of suffering and pain.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@p__b__3749]

"Impressive teamwork?" That's all you can say? That was AMAZING! You guys are a finely-tuned machine. Just amazing. LATER ADDENDUM: It is so obvious watching you all at work that what you do is for neither the faint of heart nor the poor of shape. What you're doing, every time you go out, is an enormous amount of physical, mental, and emotional exertion (and exhaustion). I'm just grateful I can continue to say thank you to you all, and also for continuing to pass along your lessons to the next generation. Hopefully the rest of our planet learns the lessons you teach. Thank you all :)

[@lynngreene1993]

Could NOT have put that better myself. Awesome group of people!

[@kathyskidmore1877]

Wow❤ 7!!!!! Amazing teamwork. Thank you for saving these beautiful seals

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@pattic.2975]

Welcome Alan! Good to see others being trained to be superheroes! So many seals helped in this video, thanks OCN! Is it me, but whenever Tony talks to the seals to calm them down, they instantly calm down! It MUST be the French accent! Love you guys, and THANKS!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Alan is the co-director of the documentary Cutting The Line.

[@OmarsHafsa]

2:38 the way he threw one on the side to catch the other one. Impressive😊

[@lindamesa5122]

So many sick little puppies! You guys saved so many lives from iain and misery❤❤❤❤❤! Thank you!

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

😮That was hectic, the entangled seals just kept coming! This sadly shows how much your work is needed. Such a great job, rescuing 7 seals in one run, thanks guys!❤️🦭

[@bethpotts-mee8730]

Happy Saturday! Seven beautiful souls saved. You all ROCK! Thank you❣

[@russiansoul6149]

Семь спасённых жизней! Парни, вы ангелы!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

К сожалению, с помощью наших средств мы лечим только симптомы пластикового кризиса. Цель этих видеороликов - 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-ur2xb4um1i]

I think it’s great how you observe, and pre-plan every attack to save these pups! It shows great integrity, and doing this WONDERFUL work! Thank You ALL 🇺🇸👍👍💖💖✝️ AND MANY BLESSINGS TO TEAM ❤

[@Veniuu]

Wow, very impressive Teamwork! Good job everyone!

[@juliesong4123]

Awesome day, 7 pups at once! Alan is a pro! You guys are the best!!! 💕🦭

[@gaylebrodt676]

Absolutely AMAZING! Seven seals can now recover and thrive! Love you all! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@karenplath_]

A very productive stretch of great rescues! Now it's hot coffee time! ☕😊

[@ratmanmurray7137]

What a magnificent team you are! It was like watching a volleyball game haha. I am astounded at how you (as a team) are somehow getting better and more efficient every day, Wonderful to see. You all should be so proud of yourselves (and each other) Kudos!

[@eileenentler8993]

Wow -- like the whole running after the entangled seals isn't exciting enough, the 3 that were caught IN the water made me hold my breath ... especially when Tony nabbed that last one that was almost totally immersed in the water (kudos to Alan, too, on his "workout"). Yep, the OCN team is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Thanks, team! ❤️

[@user-sx3ji7ne8n]

Great rescues! Thank for making a difference to these seals lives! Will the dumping of rubbish in the Oceans ever stop. It makes you wonder! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😢

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Once there's a small number of people who eat seafood, there's a chance. We therefore encourage our viewers to stop eating seafood.

[@tonychorley4936]

@@OceanConservationNamibiaso, when you say seafood, do you mean all fish, guess you do , I can do that. You guys are brilliant, thank you.

[@user-ur2xb4um1i]

Only true lovers of the living can do this work! God bless them for the wonderful work they do continuously and conscientiously! There’s no telling how many hundreds of seals and wildlife they have saved❤💖🇺🇸💕💕

[@valkiria576]

СПАСИБО за Ваш Труд ❤️😁❤️ ХАРЬКОВ ❤ УКРАИНА ❤❤❤️❤️❤️

[@user-vo3zn4gx1r]

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[@marymacphail728]

Puppies have been really busy playing & unfortunately now all need rescuing. Perfect job as usual OCN 👏👏👍🙂

[@davwildstar930]

Congratulations OCN Crew for the 805 seals saved, it's just incredible.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It's also very disturbing that the numbers seem to get bigger each year. 😔

[@davwildstar930]

Yes sadly@@OceanConservationNamibia

[@narelleravesi4993]

This is incredible to watch,so sad there are so many but so satisfying to see them saved,your skill is just amazing.Congratulations Alan on your first netting 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CallieMasters5000]

That was a manic madhouse of rescues! I'd say the seals had everything on them besides the kitchen sink, but there will probably be a kitchen sink soon. Well done!

[@Kokeil39]

Ein selten schöner erfolgreicher Rettungstag. Danke OCN-Team.

[@latheofheaven1017]

That last seal pup - such a horrible wound. Thank you for everything you do. (Loved that moment in the middle where one pup is flung behind for another rescuer so that yet another entangled pup can be rescued.)

[@MountainWoman68]

Helluva relay race move. Only with a wriggling, growling, slippery sausage instead of a baton.

[@phyliciaconstance5372]

Thank You, For ALLLLL Your Hard Work, Especially The Obvious Love You Have, For The Seals🏆

[@lornahardin4563]

Wow, what a save day. So much garbage for these babies to play with and ultimately lose their lives if it weren't for this team and others like them. ♥♥♥

[@barbll000]

Wow! Talk about teamwork, handing off one seal and running for the next. That was a great play!!

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

seal saving madness !!! wow.... you guys are impressive !!!

[@conchitamay4859]

Thanks for taking care of the babies lg and sm

[@pennylane2304]

Well, that was simply AMAZING. My goodness Alan, you're a certified co-director, and hands-on seal hero! That first release, maybe it wasn't a nip - but a thank you kiss for releasing this lucky seal from a painful death. Thank you from Tasmania, Australia.

[@Lili-fs5yr]

I have to admit I chuckled at antoine launching the seal behind him to jump into a pile of seals to save another life! Utter admiration for you all ❤

[@lanapeterzon9055]

Good going ALAN ! This will give you more of an emotional feel of the rescuers for the film. I'm proud and thankful that you got the opportunity to be in the thick of things and help with the public/physical side of OCN. You now have the emotional and physical understanding of the orchestrated chaos that is... rescuing seals. And the talent and team work that is needed.

[@swansong5263]

Oh well done! We are so proud of our team Proving their amazing worth in helping These dear animals.

[@user-by2yd4py4w]

Моё почтение спасателям! здоровья и благополучия вам!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Nina-vc8mo]

Рейд допомоги тюленям низький уклін за вашу працю витримки вам добра🌼🌼🌼

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@flowersnyc]

Confirms our nickname for Antoine, of Splash. He just stomps into the water, determined to catch. Now, it’s catch and throw to a teammate. Superb teamwork!

[@alicetwain]

Especially when I see Naude and Antoine working together I think they don't do it so much for the seals or the environment, but rather because they have a great time chasing seal puppies.

[@DaveKraft1]

Well done, Team! and welcome board Alan! Your trial by -- plastic today! Stay safe...

[@gardengnome132]

Y'all are heroes. HEROES! But it's disastrous that there are so many seals in desperate need of help. I pray that changes soon. So glad Naude didn't get bit again.

[@knightdragon5640]

It always amazes me how you're able to keep track of the entangled seals as you run. God bless you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@user-zb7oy1xx2m]

Спасенные души молятся о вас. Будте благословенны.

[@AryonaSamoto]

Wow🎉 so many so fast😄 fanastic work🙌 it's just scary and sad that there were that many TOO rescue😔 Thank you all🙏❤

[@michaelbondick575]

Great coordination catching those seals.😀👍♥️ God Bless you all.🕊🙏🏼🕊

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

Какие вы молодцы!Thanks !!!☝️👍👌😻😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fannycraddock99]

What amazing teamwork. I was breathless just watching. Thanks for saving more innocent lives.

[@martyc2328]

Made me laugh... "knowing Naude was behind him..." Love your empathy with the seals and your relationships with each other - heros with NETS instead of capes!💖💖💖

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

Awesome Seal HEROES!!!! Lucky #7 !!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.

[@l33jcm]

Now, you're just showing off!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

YOU guys are amazing thank you for all you do!! Welcome onboard Alan! And what an impressive round up of 7 seals. You guys are so rad.

[@alessandrasussel9308]

Congratulations to everyone! Seven happy seals! 👏😊

[@CZ2_Delta]

Good stuff! What a ride! Welcome Adan to the team, we appreciate you being with the boys & helping the seals!

[@LHVMleodragonlamb]

I hope the King of England knows you are all champs.

[@traida111]

this should be in one of your top 10 videos. wow

[@ValerieSue]

WOW! I have to say you’ll were amazing catching so many in one go around! Awesome job and great work Alan and the team!!!

[@user-lz7xr2ff8x]

Сегодня их много. Даже не знаешь кого хватать.

[@rajeshtambe2157]

God bless you all Team

[@user-wu9xf4yc2r]

Спасибо вам за то что вы делаете.....спасаете тысячи млекопитающих в нашем безумном мире🤟

[@BourneAccident]

OMG... this garbage seems to be endless. I think there needs to be another team who starts educating the fishermen about their crap and proper disposal. WTH.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Fishermen are well aware of the consequences of their actions.

[@barbaracranford527]

What a commotion and sad sight, but glad you guys are there to help...thank you...

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Intense day ! 7 rescued seals ❣. Welcome Alan 😊. Great job, men 👏👏🏃‍♂🏃‍♂🏃‍♂🏃‍♂. Thank you so much for the work you have done today ❤.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@ianbennett1491]

It is so sad that you are literally "flogging a dead horse".We should be ashamed of ourselves. You would think with today's technology a fishing line that rots away wouldn't be beyond our capabilities. 😡😡

[@feanacar]

All I can say is WOW!! ❤❤

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Dudes, Seriously awesome team work! Antoine's throw back and his mates catch was cool...TFS, GB :)

[@Notaavailable007]

Amazing job!! You are a great team! So many entanglements for one day. So sad to see these pups getting entangled, which means there are too many plastic objects in the ocean. You saved all these cuties. TY!!

[@thulekovish8188]

Seven pups one after another caught and disentangled in less than 8 minutes. Great work! Thank you, good men.

[@mikmerl1]

You guys are doing phenomenal work Two years ago I was on my boat in the Ionian Sea Greece just off the coast of Kefalonia Island and I noticed that there was a huge mass of nets and floats in the sea. I went closer to grab it and tow it to shore. Then I noticed a movement in the nets and I realized that it was a Caretta caretta turtle entangled in the mess. I was horrified and grabbed a knife and dived into the water. As I approached the turtle panicked and started flailing her flippers. Then I noticed more movement and saw that there two turtles. This was all too heavy and cumbersome to pull on board so my friend and I did what we could swimming in the water. I took us about two hour's to finally cut them loose because before we freed them completely. We had the opportunity to remove as many barnacles as we could without damaging their shells. When we released them it took them a few moments to realize that they were actually free. Then the swam down to the depths quit briskly. I was elated to see them swimming away free and felt that I had done something really worthwhile that day. Even though I was battered black and blue by their flippers 😆 We towed the nets to shore to ensure that they would not be a danger to any other marine life keep it up guys you are doin a lot of good

[@wolfman3295]

Seven great rescue guys and the first for the co-director!

[@joetjoepalot]

Okay, so a seal relay race is a thing now 😄 It looks like Tony will be needing a backpack to carry more nets with him from now on 💪

[@user-zp9gu4kn6y]

Is there any logical reason that they would have a thumbs down button on any of your videos. Great job to you all!!!!!!!

[@patriciawilson1836]

Holy cow, I got lost and lost count. What an AMAZING RUN. Well done.❤

[@user-xn3zn6mc1k]

Это было так быстро, точно, профессионально! Радостно видеть спасённых малышей! Люблю вас всех! Спасибо за каждого!

[@aliciagiraldez1566]

Seguid trabajando!!!sois unos grandes hombres. Reconocemos vuestr trabajo,valor y capacidad. Todo muestro apoyo y gratitud

[@vruth23]

As Always, you are a credit to your species. Love to you All.💕

[@theheartland1861]

good to see you were able to get 7 rescues, a great start to a busy day. i know very soon you'll catch the others that made their escape, and help them with their problems. much happier seals, and much happier people doing a great service for the marine life👍👍

[@brendapaws7933]

Great team work, You guys are awesome.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. The goal of these videos is 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.