Single-use Plastic Bag Cut From Seal's Neck

The OCN team has decided to approach the seal colony at Pelican Point using both kayaks. Naude will come from the beach. The strategy proves worth it as they manage to rescue three seals. The writing we find on the plastic bag wrapped around the seal's neck couldn't be more accurate: "this bag is not a toy." We wish we could teach seals that foreign objects in the ocean are not toys. Unfortunately, these are curious animals. Their playful nature, combined with human negligence, often has deadly results. For these three seals, it is a lucky day! 🦭
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[@renepena3024]

What’s sad is, even when rescuers lose sight of their target, there are still others to find. Thank you for your work! 💜

[@avacat8852]

yes, plastic bags are not toys, especially not for seals !!! amazing rescues !!! Thank u all !! 🦭🦭🦭

[@lindac6032]

"You're the winner..." Yep, and the prize is your life! Poor seals...🙏

[@lindac6032]

"This bag is not a toy...keep away from babies and children...and seals, obviously." Better yet, be careful to dispose of it properly so that it doesn't end up in the ocean to entangle seals and other marine life.🦭🌊♻️

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@gretebremseth1622]

God ettermiddag fra Norge! 😊

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@gretebremseth1622 god aften fra Tyskland! 😊 Hvordan går det?

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Good evening from Finland🙋‍♀😊.

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@anitasyvalahti1730 god evening 😊🙋🏻

[@gretebremseth1622]

@@hendriklurse6518 It's raining cats and dogs. Went to the barn to get firewood a while ago. Soacked through on the way back. 😁 Hva med deg? Alt vel?

[@sarahstrong7174]

It is uplifting to see the videos of lucky seals being rescued.

[@bho5sumkyul]

Three more excellent rescues, OCN! And great, Denzil! You never gave up and managed to catch the seal in the water!

[@carolleighton4579]

How sad to see plastic wrapped around the neck of the seal, something that could easily have been recycled, but for some people it's easier to just dump anywhere, its time they stopped manufacturing the stuff.🤨 Thankyou OCN. 🤗💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nancybannerman1224]

They need to add to the warnings, "Not a toy, keep away for babies, children and SEALS!!", just like Naude said. If only the seals could read 😊. Great rescues again, OCN team. Thanks. 🇨🇦

[@melissawarfield]

Three lucky winners in one day 🙂. Thanks to Wally, Denzel and Antoine! Three different types of entanglements which should not have been in the ocean at all. I'm one happy 😁 woman that the seals were rescued.

[@geewill]

Makes me happy too!! Thanks guys ❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@nicklager1666]

So many healthy looking pups in that group.

[@katkalocova]

Wally is really good at these intros! Tony is great at talking to the puppies and I love Naude's summary of what the entanglement is, how it got there, how it specifically injures the seals etc. Great work on the beach and off! Many thanks to the whole team!

[@phyllissinex3787]

And, don’t forget the Flash for his speed and tenacity, or Kat for her eagle eyes!

[@thesixthgirl6199]

@@phyllissinex3787 it blows my mind when Denzil aka The Flash takes off at full speed!

[@theresehopkins1581]

"This bag is not a toy" ... oh, the irony of it!! Another excellent video.... thank you and stay safe!!!

[@Kokeil39]

Und wieder drei so süße Robben vor einem grausamen Tod gerettet. Danke OCN. 👏👏

[@Kokeil39]

@@araelenecaletti1665 Genau und das ist so traurig das es da kein " OCN " gibt. 😥😥

[@shereehardrath3486]

The water rescue was nothing short of amazing, we've all heard the expression "slippery as a seal". Super job team, you are truly pros.

[@ellenschneider7787]

Wally’s patient’s prize was to get his plastic “toy” taken away! Now he can get his real prize- Winner, winner -snoek fish dinner 🐟

[@Kokeil39]

😂😂

[@gladysedgell2410]

It amazes me the crap these poor seals have to put up with, in their home the OCEAN .Thankfully they have OCN. Many thanks 💙🦭🌊✂️

[@jamesatkinson1738]

The team has always been good but amazing to see the expertise you all have now ! 👏👏👏

[@suzannecodd2588]

It never ceases to amaze me that you guys can look at a group of hundreds of seals and spot the entanglements. Great work guys

[@trishbluedorn1806]

Oh my God! What a horrid and completely ridiculous circumstance that we humans inflict on innocent animals. Thank God for you guys. I pray we reach a day (SOON) when this kind of suffering and destruction is no longer an issue. SHAME on people who contribute to this trauma! I find it absolutely heartbreaking and infuriating!!! OCN -- thank you for being part of the solution! You represent what I think the world needs a lot more of (compassion, education, leading by example, kindness, comradery .... I could go on and on). OUR (the people viewing and sharing these videos), the best way to truly appreciate your work is to do ALL that we can -- where we live -- and join the OCN team by making it a world wide effort. You and BEAUTIFUL human beings. I am honored to get to share the planet with each of you!

[@lauracardellini4192]

👏👏👏♥️

[@AryonaSamoto]

Beautiful rescues🙌 so glad they had no injuries🤗 Thank you all so much🙏❤

[@haggielady]

Thank you for rescuing the puppies.

[@anniebananie7887]

Once again, Denzil "The Flash" moves faster than lightning!

[@fannycraddock99]

Great catch there Denzil, he thought that he'd escaped! Thanks guys for saving all three.

[@raymondrak961]

It seems the OCN team is always further from the seals than the seals to the water except when the team uses kayaks. Different method - same result. Much respect.

[@jacktaggart2489]

Wally, Naude, Tony, Denzil, Kat and the other members of the Team of Reknown. Thanks OCN.

[@ellenschneider7787]

Rough capture for Denzil- wet net and a dip in the water. All worked out in the end

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Kayaking in always give an amazing perspective of a seal bob 🦭🛶🌊 “This is NOT a toy” 👈 Thank you Team OCN for helping this world be a better place 🌍♻️🦭💛 *He Lā Maika’i Loa* _Have A Great Day_ 🏝🐬

[@elaborowiec3976]

To był niesamowity desant!!! Trzy uratowane foki 🌊🌊🌊

[@AniFam]

Awesome~👍 Thank you for saving the seals~🤗

[@Russkij_Imperialist]

👍Прелестно ! Очень важным и нужным делом занимаетесь, камрады ! 🇷🇺

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Все ж не пропустили замітили тюленя дякую вам добрим людям і за котика і за відео🙏🙏🙏❤🍒

[@RL-RL]

Great way to start the day! Great job OCN on three at once!

[@thulekovish8188]

Catching, cutting and removing. The removal part is gentle and cautious as not to inflict further pain and damage to the seals. Good men, thank you.

[@j4v4x]

Denzil with the tenacity to get the seal rescued, even with a wet net and the seal already in the water! Go Flash!! ⚡⚡

[@omrivol]

Well done!

[@berner]

This is why I'm glad that you guys are making sure that the bags they get caught in aren't re-seal-able.

[@Soundhypno]

Well done OCN!

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@robertdiehl1281]

When i feel like watching something that lifts my spirits and restores a little faith in there being some good humans left…i watch these videos of people doing good work.

[@lynngreene1993]

Winners winners 🐟🐟🐟 Fish for your dinners!!! 3 cuties saved & and 1 of those death traps on the wtf list for sure 👕? Brilliant work ALL of you 👊👊👊👊

[@diggetydogdoggetydoo]

I work where there is a lot of use of plastic zip lock bags. I cut the bags in 2, especially the zipper, before putting in the trash so they cannot become rings or loops of plastic. In the USA, Walmart takes all plastic bags for recycling which is where my plastic bags go. I said this before, when I first started watching your videos, most of the seals you rescued were already cut. Your work is paying off because I see more and more seals rescued before they get injured.

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

Your amazing teamwork has paid off again. "You're the winner!".. In fact, there were even three winners 🦭🦭🦭! Thank you guys! ❤️

[@jaykb6587]

It's nice to be able to find a little humor. With all the tragedy OCN faces, a laugh is wonderful to hear! Best of all, the seal can now go on to fish and play. Hopefully, not with anything to cause another entanglement!

[@lidijabirsa7768]

It's unbelievable how many seals are entangled in some sort of plastic sh*#!!! Thanks OCN team for your endless work! 🌊💙

[@waffles3629]

"It's you buddy, you're the lucky winner" I love how y'all talk to the seals. So cute.

[@edgarpineros5913]

Ustedes son maravillosos. Muchas gracias. Que bendición estén ahí.

[@steven.h0629]

❤ Team _OCN_ love the babies sounding like little lambs 👍😎✊

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You OCN 💗💗

[@gardengnome132]

A sobering stat at the end. Thank you for 3 more beautiful lives saved, Team OCN!! Your dedication gives me hope for a better future.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Wow, thank you!

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

You are amazing... God bless. Thank you so much NYC one ❤️

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

That was amazing spotting the seal again AND catching it as it entered the weather. Mad props Denzil! "this bag is not a toy" is a message we used to have on single wrapped retail garments. They need to add: recycle PROPERLY on it too! THANK you for all you do for the seals!

[@charleanastasia5557]

The sweet babies don't understand how lucky they are that you guys dedicate your lives to helping them. But they feel how lucky they are when you let them go.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@olettageni7586]

grazie grazie grazie per tutto quello che fate 🤍🤍

[@kathyhoot7277]

Bless you my heros! GIVE A HOOT! DON'T POLLUTE!

[@skyedaisy4007]

Thank you for saving them.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

So many different rescue styles. Denzil went for the seal with his hands. Normally, Denzil has a lot of respect for the pointy end of a seal. Catching one Wally-style is different. Tony’s style is often to drag the seal back from the water. Naude does rescues any which way. He’s a salty seaman with loads of experience. I like it when Wally sits the seal on his lap. That seems to boggle seals. Not a position they’re used to. Whatever gets the job done WITHOUT biting. A day in the lives of OCN rescuers. Yay!

[@flowersnyc]

😂

[@rizj]

Great sprit, grab and recovery of the seal Denzil 👍🏼

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

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

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you too!

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Great work, OCN Team 😊👏👍👍👍🌍🌊, thank you ❤.

[@guluferaslan5158]

Thank you very much 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Always welcome

[@f205v]

Denzil fight in the water was epic! kudos to him for the hard work.

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke💖

[@mattysones]

I love watching them dive into the water. They blend in like they're actually melting into the waves.

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

Had to laugh, the last seal did a final 'angry word' before he scooted into the water! So funny.

[@angeladiblasi3675]

Awwwwwww my goodness ❤️ sooooooo many healthy puppers in that group. God Bless U & Thank U team OCN

[@helenhershtjader5759]

Thanks!

[@saramartin1234]

Great extractions done with compassion. Blessings. 🙏👠👠

[@Pippin14]

Triple run.❤❤❤ Manufactures put "This bag is not a Toy" etc. on almost all bags from the smallest to the largest. Whatever comes in that kind of bag. My new Mr. Coffee maker had it. Been that way for 40+ years. here in the USA. That way they are not liable for any deaths. Too bad it doesn't include Marine life.

[@puirYorick]

When Batman and Superman exchange targeted opponents mid-battle they call the move castling after the chess tactic. Your team is also great at improvising on the run.

[@oldwoman7047]

“It’s you, you’re the winner” 😂

[@judylee3589]

Another video of great saves!!! THANK YOU!

[@Yanquetino]

"You're the winner!" 👍👏👋

[@lindac6032]

A plastic bag, fishing line and a piece of clothing...the evil trifecta for seals. 😢

[@lisacasoli4134]

You know even if you lose sight of a seal and don't get him the first time you see more right behind in the bunch but you guys do a fantastic job

[@taggrs]

The seal version of “Where’s Waldo”!? 🇺🇸 😂 Well done! ⭐️ Thank you ❤ 🦭🙏🏼

[@Dave_Cymru]

Awesome work guys, I am sure that I am not alone when I convey my heartfelt thanks for your amazing diligence in saving these beautiful creatures from the inconsiderateness of man!

[@Betsy-R]

Way to go, as always! ❤thanks for all your hard work!❤

[@Kat69nh]

Love the water rescues. Great job guys

[@binkyxz3]

"It's you buddy ... you're the winner." 😂

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Well done guys.. 👍🦭🦭🦭🥰

[@j-bizzlefoshizzle]

Denzil with the save!! Super sketchy though. Thought for sure he was going to get bit.😬

[@ruthconradie8650]

Saved from a terrible fate by the best of humanity.

[@TheBalterok]

This is pure Good that you guys are doing. I wish you that one day you have the physical means to gather the whole herd and go through checking them one by one, somewhat similar to how it is done with bulls and other farm animals. Might save you some running...

[@theresehopkins1581]

It's a sad commentary that humanity uses something as magnificent as an ocean for their garbage can!

[@theresehopkins1581]

@Lilly Rose recycling is the key.... but it has to be made financially beneficial for companies to want their containers back.... a tax rebate??.... they'll only do it for money.... primitive, I know.... but if the end result is less waste, it will be worth it for all of us!!!... seals included....

[@grawu]

Dziękuję 🌞

[@slvstorky2]

Great catch, Denzil! Fantastic saves all!

[@theheartland1861]

with al the busy days you've had' i hope you and the seals are able to catch a break. that would be nice for both. great work, always doing so much for the seals👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks 👍

[@jamiegallier2106]

Great team work, as always. ❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 🙌

[@gaylemora1390]

Great job guys

[@iceangel1701d]

ERRRR-ARRRRR! I'm a fiesty one! lol Well done gents!!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 + 👍👌👏 + 👍👌👏 plus extra 👍👌👌 for not giving up!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you 👍

[@silkebohde-rath1130]

That's you Buddy, you are the Winner 🤩🥰 yeaaaa👍👍🤩🤩🤩

[@juliederry3719]

That plastic bag how ironic the print says to keep away from babies and children, the people who make them should also put something else on their products, like please dispose of responsibility, l’m sure someone can come up with something better, people who dump rubbish need to be given a penalty/fine and the money then goes to people like yourselves who care about the environment and the lives that live in it, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@jasonshull3106]

Thanks, guys, for your great work 👍

[@kaedavison-pm6fi]

You guys are the best❤

[@poshiesmom]

You do such a great job

[@michellegrimm5328]

How often do you do these rescues? Do you go out everyday?. Again please know that an old lady in California absolutely loves and appreciates the hard work you all do. Thank you for your time and help with these beautiful seals. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@lynngreene1993]

Every single day Michelle. Its relentless unfortunately 😣😢

[@michellegrimm5328]

How can we help you continue your rescues?

[@lynngreene1993]

@@michellegrimm5328 Bless you. You can spread the word, subscribe/donate. Even just telling everyone you know can start a chain reaction eh 😉

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

On average, we go on patrol three times a week.

[@shermarkle]

❤️❤️❤️