Sleepy Seal Rescued From Plastic Strap

The seals here are often entangled due to the amount of trash in the water coming from the fish factories and vessels in the area. This seal was having the best nap, giving Tony enough time to sneak up to it and cut the strap before the seal realized. Any piece of plastic can be lethal, especially when it’s looped.
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@ellenschneider7787]

That sleepy boy walks over to his friends after the strap removal-“I just had the strangest dream and now my sore throat is all gone”. Well done Tony with the dock acrobatics to get the job done 👍

[@nancyshaw9604]

Good Story! 😮❤

[@GingerIndiana]

😂😅

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

🤩After Tony approached this sleepy seal in a stealthlike manner and positioned himself the best way possible, he patiently waited for the right moment to cut the strap. Thanks Tony, for another amazing solo rescue!❤️🦭

[@geewill]

Yes Tony!!! Great rescue!! Thank you once again!!! ❤❤❤❤ OCN!

[@eponack]

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[@raymondrak961]

A completely different approach to removing entanglements from seals = sneak up on them and remove the entanglement before the seal realizes what you've done. Much respect. ❤

[@sarguero]

The sweet Tony's voice and feeling free is the best awakeness this seal will ever have

[@karenplath_]

You have to be very strong to be able to manipulate that long heavy pole with such accuracy. Congratulations on another fine rescue--those seals are gorgeous and very calm today. 👍

[@lindac6032]

A tricky hook rescue from a very precarious position on the edge of the dock. Thanks, Tony!🦭♻️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@olgapyat]

Hello everyone, good mood and kindness! Magnificent view, wonderful escape. It's funny that the seal had to be scared on purpose) Tony and the special device (hook) are a work of real skill! Today is January 14, 2024. This amazing channel has 1.78 million subscribers. Subscribe if you haven't already. This develops the channel and means more seals like this girl will be saved.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but 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.

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

Constantly amazed at how close Tony can get to these sleeping seals. It took me more than a moment to realise other seals were asleep on the tyres a matter of meters away as he Tony talked the seals through the rescue. Excellent work if only we were all like OCN what a different world we would live in.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Тюленя полюбляють такі тихі місця їм тут заспокійливо дякую добрим людям за добро і нелегку допомогу а нам приємно дивитися 🍓🍒🌹

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@christine_row]

Tony, you are wonderful. Your rescues, your running commentary- we’re blessed to have you rescuing these animals. Thank you to the entire OCN team. 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@redgooner8882]

Really great rescue . The seal looked surprised afterwards like ‘I can breathe again ! ‘

[@carolleighton4579]

Great rescue Tony, patience was the key to helping the seal escape from the human trash, he /she can sleep peacefully now. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kathleenelmer606]

God bless you all with loving hearts for these precious animals!!!

[@RL-RL]

That was so incredibly dangerous, and had my heart beating faster. This just shows the dedication Antione and the whole Team OCN has to saving these needed Seals. GREAT JOB!

[@presentfuture7563]

Tony's precision with that hook is astounding 😮

[@nicklager1666]

The industrial landscape of the dock sure have our rescuers having to think outside the box. No stones to slip on but plenty of things too stumble on that can wake up large bulls that need help.

[@posnrg2u327]

Antoine that rescue was amazing! The brilliant stealth, enduring patience, the finesse with the hook and the descriptive commentary. 👏🏆❤️🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@divers117]

I love to watch how you save all these beautiful creatures!

[@ChaiLatte13]

That was an impressive rescue.

[@jeannejett2299]

Well done! You're a hero to every seal 🦭❤️🎉

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but 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.

[@asc7369]

Tony is REALLY good at this!!!! He has calm patience and clever problem solving. I am always impressed with his super star ability, not to mention his genuine care and concern for the animals.

[@judwithaneye]

Bravo! Patience personified!

[@luciebrisson5881]

I know I say it all the time but I love, love, love this tool. It's come in handy so many times, like in this video. Great timing and accuracy, Antoine. Well done and thank you!

[@karenwhaley8635]

Great rescue Tony, thank you OCN 😊

[@4july99]

Love these videos where Antoine sneaks up on the big boys 😄 Great work 👏🏻

[@lat7805]

An action of pure love 💜

[@jshilohshea381]

Awesome as usual ! Some heroes get a seal of approval....!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but 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.

[@Celia-nz2sk]

Los grandote me FASCINAN, son tranquilotes y nobles. Por favor dejar de comer pescado muchísimos de estos enredos no pasarían. Muchas gracias equipazo. Besitos desde España ❤❤❤

[@lambinwolfsclothing]

Very well done!

[@elaborowiec3976]

Brawo!! Majstersztyk!!!! Dziękujemy za ratunek!! Nic Was nie powstrzyma😂❤🇵🇱👍👋

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Тоні великий майстер по звільненню тюленів на відстані допомогою гачка. Thank you very much Team OCN. Good job.

[@sarapiper385]

Well done And thank you ❤

[@evakociszewski591]

Awesome job thank you you’re my hero

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@fannycraddock99]

Tony, saviour of harbour seals who just don't give a dam they are so laid back. Thanks.

[@theheartland1861]

very sneaky and quiet, and done quickly. and then he lays by his friends to get some more sleep💤💤💤great rescue and a great tool to get the job done👍👍

[@sandyr1789]

Thank you Tony for your incredible stealth in using the hook to save seals from entanglements!

[@swansong5263]

What great dexterity performed with such precision! Well done Antoine!

[@aprilsmith3683]

BRAVO...!!! Above and beyond... The "Dad" voice and whispers are always delightful... 🇿🇦🦭🇳🇦

[@ETALAL]

Nice work bro 🙏🌻🐝❤️

[@user-zz6dm7gy9f]

You have nerves of steel. Knowing anytime anyone of those seals could charge you or bolt into the water, great work😅

[@olettageni7586]

siete sempre eccezionali...bravissimi ragazzi, e grazie per l' impegno❤❤

[@waldirgomes5064]

Parabéns pelo vídeo daqui da Europa lindo trabalho

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@Marie-Jin]

Тони прямо эквилибрист)) отличная работа)

[@brendahamblin4559]

Tony, you are an absolute master with that hook! Well done! 👏

[@francaprimucci7538]

Tony meraviglioso come riesci a tranquillizzare con le tue parole le piccole foche. Grazie❤❤❤❤❤❤ sempre per le vite che salvi con tutto il Team

[@brigitkarlsen4294]

That manouver never fail to amaze me ... Bravo Tony ....💕

[@Kesyrah]

The way Antoine talks to the seals … ❤😊

[@illuminant1129]

Well done Antoinne. That was much trickier than it looked.

[@youtubR72]

Shake it off, seal edition. Well done Tony!

[@francissantos7448]

I have to slow down the video quite a bit to watch the rescue moment happen. Very very satisfying.

[@Soundhypno]

Antoine the Peace Keeper...Outstanding

[@JS-yj7ow]

I like the seals lounging on the bumpers. You’d hardly know they were there if they didn’t move a bit.

[@aroundtheworldfibers]

Tony is so quick with these types of rescues. Incredible and well done!

[@GingerIndiana]

Antoine, quelle maîtrise, quel coup de poignet, à chaque fois un parfait succès ! Mes respects... 👏

[@carguy4658]

Great Job Tony, excellent slight of hand to help that Sleepy Seal!

[@lindas343]

Wonderful!!! You are angels, God bless you all ✨

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but 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.

[@lynngreene1993]

L♡O♡V♡E Antoine's commentaries 😂 that sleepy head made me 😊. And our 1st mate with that great french accent made that seal a whole lot happier!

[@klyvemurray]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...Tony, you're a dead-set Ninja!! 🦘🦘

[@haggielady]

I want to kmow how you teleported to behind the pole Toni. Seals to left, seals to right..... Thank you Toni, you persevere and go where no one has gone before. Except Naude.

[@BudaKhan420]

They’re so cute when they stick their pointy noses up in the air

[@gardengnome132]

Tony, you are so adept as these dangerous, stealth rescues. Probably the best in the world. Heart-felt thanks for your dedication to save these big guys.

[@CP200S]

Ingenious thing, a sharp hook with a rounded tip. Love sea doggos!

[@lauramalinowski9849]

Tony is so patient and accurate with the hook. Good job.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@poempadgett4664]

Gentle Tony has the Magic Touch!❤️‍🔥🦭

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

God bless you Tony , you are so sweet thank you for saving the seal

[@OrdinaryNimda]

Great commentary and the seals are not complaining either! 😄

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@AniBAretz]

Tony is so amazingly good at that!

[@theresehopkins1581]

Excellent rescue!!!❤😊🎉❤😂🎉 Another life saved!!!❤😊🎉❤😅🎉❤😊🎉

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but 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.

[@theresehopkins1581]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Exactly.... I was born in the 50's, and well remember when glass and cardboard and tin and wood were the most common containers. Then came the insane burst of plastic use.... it's just everywhere.... and the careless disposal is rediculous!... Profit at any cost!!... And it's the innocent that suffer!!! You are making a difference.... awareness is the beginning of a solution!! 😊❤🙏

[@bkm2797]

That was excellent, yes u are so good at this Antoine! Another huge bull saved, Thank you!

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Tony on another stealth mission 😂 good job🎉

[@spr481]

Tony, you are something! 🙂 Thank you!

[@wardygrub]

Tony says “are you a piece of string?” And the string replied, “No. I’m a frayed knot”.

[@ellenschneider7787]

😂😅👍

[@maeterith1984]

A super rescue Antoine. His friend immediately goes to him. As though to make sure he is okay. 😃

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@karenduncan6004]

Tony, you're fantastic!

[@hannaedwards4723]

I was nervous when I saw those other seals laying on the bumpers - thankfully they were not a curious bunch.

[@theresenydahl9531]

❤❤❤❤Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@Jennifer-1010]

Tony your King of the Hook you are amazing at all you do luv u 🫶🌟😇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Tony DUDE... That was bloody perfect!!! TFS, GB :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@LambieSamba]

Yay! Tony!!!! Patience and skill!

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Bravo bravo bravo❤❤❤

[@Suz9006]

The conversations with the seals just kill me.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@dantheman5745]

I half expected to hear the theme music from "Mission: Impossible" for this. Well done, Antoine.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@trainsnotplanesautomobiler3781]

Wow. Precision and stealthlike. 👏

[@kasimir9754]

Today i'll say "thank you for my daily heartwarmi g moment" on youtube. ❤

[@pennylane2304]

Taylor Swift would be very pleased to know this mighty seal listened to Tony as he advised to ‘Shake it Off’. ❤️🇦🇺

[@paulettebillinge]

I'm sure they recognise your voice, lol. Amazing rescue yet again. Thank you guys. ❤❤

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Tony is amazing ❤, i love the seals.

[@mbsamiam]

Antoine is a ninja! I love all the creative things the team has come up with over the years to make rescues easier and more efficient.

[@bpalmento3468]

I had to laugh a bit. The seal knew you were doing something. That seal is funny. He didn't want to move at first. ((grin))

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😁

[@isabellebaudin5240]

🤣🤣🤣 He hardly moved of 50 cm ! Visibly your technic is really stress free for the seal, if not for the rescuer !

[@renatefeller5208]

danke 💖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@janetyurkin822]

The ingenuity of adapting such a simple tool to made a hard and dangerous job a little easier for the benefit and safety of the rescuers and animals.👍👍👍

[@maryg3143]

Nice work, Tony! ❤

[@dianacryer]

The angle on Anthony’s camera made that seal look tiny. Then he got up.

[@TalRohan]

I love that he was going to run but the pressure came off his chest and he stopped like ...ooh what was that , thats good. Nice shot thats a very useful little invention you have there. Thankyou so much for sharing

[@pippa3150]

You guys are pure magic. ❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but 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.

[@myreallife6386]

This is a masterpiece rescue. And to be able to make an entertaining and engaging video while doing it. Incredible.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@dotskelly6297]

That was so super chilled! Thank you

[@LBehod]

Suspenseful! Thanks for saying it’s a fish factory. Your channel is educational.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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