Solid Ring Stuck Around Seal's Neck (Triple Rescue)

Watch how Naude and Antoine from Ocean Conservation Namibia free 3 seals in a row, including one that has a solid metal ring around his neck! 🦭
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[@CallieMasters5000]

Typical scenario: mom waits around, kid runs off in the opposite direction.

[@sweetdaisy9918]

ikr hahahha!

[@CallieMasters5000]

I knew a family who waited a month to have grandma's funeral because son was in jail, and when they did finally have it, he didn't show up to the funeral.

[@SunnyBloxOG]

@@CallieMasters5000 Sounds about right. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mena94x3]

😂😂😂😂

[@Gurbejong]

I actually loved what happened there. When the kid is free (5:45) she runs towards the water, confirming to her kid that he/she is going the right way. When the kid is deep enough and is not being followed (6:02) she goes towards the group (safety for herself I thought) but then she tells another youngster, maybe another kid of her, to go to the safety of the water too and he/she jumps straight in (6:09). Good mother instinct :)

[@tron3entertainment]

Seals be like, "Oh look. The guys who catch us but never eat us are coming. Let's pretend we are scared and run."

[@bho5sumkyul]

After being rescued, the first seal pup instantly ran off, the second one looked up at the rescuers for a moment, which is adorable, and the third one growled at them. Such different personalities.

[@maggpiprime954]

Waiting in the net that long, little one got grumpy!

[@bho5sumkyul]

@@maggpiprime954 Maybe. But did you watch the "cute baby seal won't leave his rescuers" video? In that video, the second pup waited long in the net, but after the rescue was relaxed and stayed for a while. I think that is one of the most liked OCN rescue videos.

[@stxr_toca2948]

Xd first seal was Deku second was todoroki and the third was bakugou personality wise

[@dia-urdailylocaltrashcan-5709]

@@stxr_toca2948 Omg, ur so correct! XD

[@marfa1861]

yeah...3rd one looked like he said...'don't you ever do that to me again'!! lolol😅😅

[@rosalee477]

I got tired just watching you guys run. Good job saving those three out of five seals in less than 7 minutes apart.

[@folkeolofsson5464]

Making the world a better place as usual! Looked like a piston-ring.

[@Miles7955]

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice that it was a piston ring.

[@itsdonaldo]

If only piston rings could tell stories

[@adriangaleron3293]

Pneumatic piston ring? Looks like copper or bronz. No doubt these guys are the best in their field.

[@Miles7955]

@@adriangaleron3293 its too brittle to be copper or brass, with how easy it snapped its a high carbon steel, the type usually found in engine piston rings. And seeing that its ferrous, oxidation has occurred, thus explaining its color.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Agreed! 100% piston ring! WTH?

[@Juliozz3]

That ring would've caused some serious damage to that pup. Thank you for saving him!

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

It was rusting away, that's why it snapped fairly easy. His neck would of broken it as he grew but probably would have rusted and gotten very weak and fallen off in just another month or so in that salt water. It's the plastic and rubber that are the killers because the salt water wont rust those away of course.

[@chrisjordan57]

It’s a pistonring.

[@andypughtube]

@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism It was a cast iron piston ring. Cast iron is fairly brittle when pulled apart like it was, but they are strong enough to survive inside an engine holding the combustion gases in. I still feel that it wouldn't have done the seal any good.

[@michelgerard376]

@Andy pugh the post we got from @Wabanaki [People Of The Dawnland] could be one from a mechanic from one of the rigs we see in the distance who has a habit of throwing out his replaced parts over-board...

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

The poor babies its hard enough surviving with food poverty from over fishing

[@breadandcircus1]

I rescue wild animals too. Let me tell you this guys: YOU ARE REAL HEROES, you deserve special COMMENDATION for your noble cause helping suffering seals that otherwise would die slow, terribly painful deaths. You are angels on this Earth. GOD BLESS YOU !

[@wordzmyth]

What kind of animals do you rescue?

[@keeperw.s6327]

It's just the size of a little seal's head. Thank you for saving the baby quickly.

[@89Joe08]

Lil one had to show they were brave to their mom by growling at you there at the end. So cute haha.

[@BloodfelX]

Failed the eyesight test though on not going the same direction as their parent. ^_^"

[@ezura4760]

​@@BloodfelXmaybe it was being heroic and thought to lure the predator away from his mom instead of towards her? 😊

[@keiraleonie.4793]

you guys have the best eye sight! thank you for what you do😭😭

[@speedy01247]

I cant even see some of the things when they have the seals pinned down.

[@kiim_chi]

@@speedy01247 me either lol

[@zukabazuka]

Might be harder to see on video, but I guess it would be easier if you where actually there.

[@geewill]

Ok first seeing a piece of fishing line is amazing but then being able to single the pupper out in a sea of seals.. we'll dam mindblowingly Awesome sauce. Huge ❤ and respect

[@avgrim7729]

Do they use drones to get closer and ID??

[@Yanquetino]

Triple… applause! Geeezus. Not just fishing line, but rubber gaskets, metal rings. What the hell are we doing to these pups' habitat? THANK YOU for these rescues, even though the pups don't understand you're trying to help them.

[@CindyRink]

You guys are amazing. Athletic, sharp-eyed, compassionate. Saviors of the sea.

[@budman7388]

I look forward to watching your rescues everyday. Keep up the great work!!

[@ellekay3682]

These rescues are so satisfying to watch, Please keep helping these animals

[@taraann7753]

They were great rescues today, they will feed easier now without their throats being blocked..I’m hoping you get the one that got away soon..Thank You as always for this great work.

[@chrisbrown8748]

My favorite hero’s✌️❤️

[@paquilo99]

Excellent work 👌🙌 Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸➡️🌏🌎🌍 for everyone

[@TheFelifa]

greetings back from Germany 🙋🏼‍♀️🍀

[@magnushelin007]

Igualmente Paqui :-)

[@lindac6032]

My heart sank when I heard solid metal ring, but as usual, you find a way to help. Thanks, guys! 💙

[@Destiny9401]

I absolutely LOVE what you are doing for those poor seals. Thank you. This is why I cut up plastic or anything I think can harm our friends in the water.

[@lefthander5]

I have said it once and will say it again.... GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!!

[@benjaminschabel4847]

seconeded

[@derekgreene7436]

Well said

[@flaviarolim8729]

Excelente o trabalho da equipe SUGESTÃO: se camuflar da cor da areia da praia ou fazer roupa igual ao animal, se aproximando aos poucos, não fará necessidade de correrem.

[@ahillmann]

Watching these running-on-the-beach shots is like watching Baywatch, or Pelican Point Watch.

[@georgejeffries3566]

That’s a good one! Baywatch, Namibia!

[@marshwetland3808]

🤣🤣

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

While I love Naude, Antoine and Denzil and know they are amazing, I Really am disturbed by the thought of them running in bikinis like baywatch 🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@momina7933]

Every night I watch these types of videos before sleeping.....

[@speedyg2012]

Pretty cool one of the pups was chill enough to let you slide the ring off his neck.

[@theravedaddy]

Looked like a piston ring!

[@FREQQLES]

A bloody big one too.

[@mojo68mitch]

Looked like a piston ring from an engine or a pump. Are they dumping trash in the ocean out there.

[@starryskies279]

Yep they are.

[@edcrichton9457]

@ZeR0's BuLlEt It is illegal but the government is too poor to enforce the law even if it wanted to.

[@debbiehenri7170]

@ZeR0's BuLlEt Also, how would you monitor the illegal dumping of trash in the ocean - whether it comes from fishing boats or oil rigs or any other commercial marine venture? It's not practical to label, book and check every spare part or oil drum on and off board, and there are no deposit return schemes to encourage the return of waste mechanical parts, etc. Not that deposit return schemes work 100% anyway, but it would certainly be in the interests of smaller fishing boats. A local farmer just dumped an old tractor engine in the river near me. Didn't want it - just rolled it in. Didn't care. The council haven't got the machinery to pull it out (or the money to hire some), so it's been there a couple of decades now. Humans are a filthy blight, and way too few take the time and trouble to make a go of looking after this planet and the creatures and plants upon it. It's pleasing to see there are young fellows like these helping seals (and other animals), and knowing there are a few other groups out there doing the same. But they do this mostly voluntarily - while we all have to 'pay' for those products caught and shipped by the swines who dump this very junk in the oceans in the first place. That's why I'm more mindful about where the things I buy come from now.

[@nomohakon6257]

@@debbiehenri7170 Just sink the offending vessel, the rest will soon understand its a risky business.

[@alison__16]

You'd be appalled at what gets dumped in the ocean in Africa. (And I say that as someone who lives here). We have a magnificent continent, but sadly very few people care about looking after it.

[@morethinkingneeded2112]

Noticed a number of seals weren't moving as agile as they should.

[@jaybeeo.7011]

Maybe they know what the men are trying to do for them. The fear would be less.

[@kirstieb8025]

@@jaybeeo.7011 no, they are wild animals. it’s fight or flight.

[@kirstieb8025]

i saw a small one and she kept falling in her woddle.

[@marieslabbert6009]

@@kirstieb8025 I saw it too. She waddle one step, fall down, one step, fall down. I thought Naudé will see her, but he obviously was looking for a different target.

[@zachb8012]

I noticed it too. Started happening more as time went on and all of them were pups. I think they get tired out quickly then start to fall down a lot, just like human pups.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude and Antoine for your selfless work ❤️

[@WereAllThatBored]

Its almost like those cargo ships are dumping garbage. That looked like a cylinder head gasket and an O ring for a piston

[@WereAllThatBored]

@Wink Dinkerson agreed! A very large one.

[@ppgedez]

Organised chaos. Well done guys.

[@maryleblanc8634]

I've become addicted to watching all of you doing such beautiful work of saving the little ones.... loved how the last one that turned around then barked at you guys...lol hahahaha how funny he was getting that last word in.... Thank you for everything you've been doing to care for those who can't save themselves....I swear I hear the applause from the heavens when you've cut another one of God's creations free....Thank you and may God Bless you all for all you've done and have yet to do.... Your also showing the proof of man's carelessness....we as humans are accountable.

[@vp4744]

3:00 love your communication skills Naude: there's another strap Tony: where? Naude: running to the beach Tony: ???? (yeah, that narrows it)

[@XSemperIdem5]

He did say behind the big one 🤷😅

[@DrawnInk1]

🤣

[@rozgardner6541]

You were amazing to get 3 in one go ,thank you for the work you do 💜

[@kathyreinhofer9275]

The one waiting in the net, was playing the Jeopardy Theme in his head. LOL 🧡🤟😎 Let the ADS play

[@CallieMasters5000]

I thought they were going to forget about him!

[@eMemoryCard]

This is *JEOPARDY!*

[@MissJudyJetson]

Keep up the great work guys! Wish I could volunteer to help you all out. Looks very rewarding!

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

Lovely day! 3 in 1, that was incredible, and the metal ring, so awful. Poor babies. Thanks again, guys.

[@TheBolat1]

Жігіттер сіздерге көп Рахмет !! Жануарларды құтқарғандарың үшін .Бұл іс ең үлкен қайрымдылық !! Сіздерге бақыт , денсаулық тілеймін. Құлсарыдан

[@Waluigi164]

Can we give these guys a Nobel prize. I didn’t know they existed. If they got widespread attention maybe they could influence others to help.

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Omg that's amazing ..thank you guys so much.

[@Slarti]

In 100 years time, seals will tell the story of the saints who saved the afflicted and this beach will become a pilgrimage site for seals... perhaps.

[@gottagowork]

"That's a really solid... ... metal ring" :)

[@Gassit]

Looked like a piston ring from an engine, their usually quite brittle.

[@speedy01247]

It was funny, the ring probably had a good hardness but bad ductility (is that the right word?)

[@l3igcountry]

This should be easy to stick to someone. one of those ships recently had engine work done. those looked like rings and seals from a larger deisel engine. parts of the cylinders and head gasket.

[@ModemMT]

Assuming the parts have serial numbers on them, that haven’t eroded or anything, then the parts should be 100% traceable back to the ship of origin. I

[@cleanwillie1307]

Pistons on engines in large marine cargo ships are a lot bigger than the size of that ring.

[@l3igcountry]

@@cleanwillie1307 back up generator?.....lol

[@jazztocountry1047]

And it would seem so easy to just take the trash to land and throw it away

[@nicklager1666]

Fantastic work as usuall.

[@jeunicerempto7082]

Meus meninos heróis 👏👏👏👏 Q Deus abençoe sempre vcs. Petrópolis RJ Brasil.

[@carguy4658]

Another great job, a triple header to save the Seals. Thank you.

[@Ohcurlygirl9611]

These beautiful seals would surely have died without your intervention...You truly incredible brave lads....Thank you lovely hearts for all that you do....xx

[@elenashlyk]

Это же мама малыша стояла недалеко и наблюдала за спасением?! Мамы они такие!!!!) Первый раз увидела в видео, как освобождают от металла. Науди это ювелирно произвел!! Благодарю!)

[@mabalos]

That last seal 100% left a bad review on the website. “Horrible waiting time, they attended two seals before me and I was on time for my appointment.” - Seal Jr

[@Subway1427]

Ive been watching your channel for a while now, and I think it is so admirable what you guys do. Thanks for helping to make the world a little bit better everyday. I hope what you guys do and the attention you bring to this will help encourage others to be a little more thoughtful about discarding their trash in our oceans. Thanks guys. Keep up the amazing work👍 🍻

[@debratyler6849]

I love how that last pup turned around and looked at you after the rescue. I'm glad mom was cooperative.

[@wandaingram4776]

Hello, I'm from the United States,state of Virginia!! I'm so glad that u are helping all those animals!! I'm a animal lover too!!! Awesome job!! I just knew that there was still good kind people left in this world!!! Thank you so much for doing a fantastic job with these animals!!!

[@novocainesoul4529]

Naude - I need help! Tony runs the opposite direction, Naude gets his ring off by himself😂 Tony I understand ran for a tool left behind, but I found that exchange pretty funny. Way to rescue them men!

[@user-ic4cd9jt9v]

You've had a long day.

[@johnnyofthesticks7260]

Oh, the paradox: if you do it once, you re doing a good deed, but if you do it all the time, you certainly are functional and working FOR them.

[@Silverstar98121]

It's amazing to me that you guys (and gals) can see these tiny rings and things in hundreds of seals and run fast enough to catch them before they get to the water. Sometimes you miss, but there is often. "next time." It's sad when one dies, however.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Well with good binoculars, amazing team work, lots of experience, and a lot of luck.There are normally at least 3 rescuers scanning the same group of seals. Sometimes it is the body language of the seal that first catches our attention, often an entangled seal is very wary and skittish, presumably due to being in pain and unable to free itself of the entanglement. Sometimes it is the sunlight catching the tiny thread poking out from its neck. Once we have all focused on the seal and agreed that we believe there to be an entanglement one of us doesn't take their eyes off of it while the others prepare for the rescue. We often lose track of an individual in a large group of fleeing seals, but in most cases at least one person is able to guide the one with the net if need be.

[@Miamivice74]

Anyone else addicted to watching these videos? I now love seals!😬👍

[@emberrose82]

Am I the only one who thinks the deals growling is adorable? They are so cute and ferocious. This is amazing work! Difficult but rewarding I bet!

[@amberforsey5187]

I am encouraged by the fact you are helping to save these seals but discouraged by the amount of trash in our oceans. We cannot survive with dead oceans!

[@lbbagley1093]

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER EVERYONE OF YOU SEAL RESCUE ANGLES, BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL! 20/21

[@hrhargyll]

I’m in awe of the stupendous eyesight and expertise in spotting one individual in such a crowd, let alone the actual job of releasing them.

[@adrianking8911]

That metal ring looks like a piston ring from an engine. The company I work for rebuilds and repairs boat and ship engines and whenever we do it on ship we take all our rubbish and old engine parts away with us for disposal at our yard. The metals go in skips for the scrapyard, paper and plastics get made into bales for recycling and the old engine oil gets collected by a company and is taken away and its recycled as well. We do a lot of work on the docks and often we find plastic bottles and stuff and now I pick all the rubbish that isn’t ours and put it in bags for recycling or disposal. Watching your videos of rescuing the seals and helping them has somewhat educated me on the problems of rubbish in the oceans and seas and I make sure that all rubbish is taken away even if it’s been left on the dockside by other companies. Well done OCN !

[@marcusmckenna7842]

Forget Ironman and Spiderman, these guys are the real superheroes. Thank you for everything you do, you are truly a light in the darkness.

[@pippa3150]

I see all those fishing boats out there while you are rescuing, and it's so heartbreaking what an uphill battle you face. You are all a walking miracle. ❤❤❤

[@jon8706]

Imagine chillin with your homies and two dude chase you down and steal your bling

[@brendatajik6150]

That baby seal was feisty at the end! He turned and hissed before taking off to the water. I couldn't help but think mama seal had waited anxiously for her baby but you know how kids are...off he goes to look for more trouble! Great job heroes, a triple header!

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Небо красивое над океаном..Ой как их много как они хрюкают ---спасли спасибо как ви между ними бегаете сегодня зверьки смешние.дай вам бог здоровья.👐👐👍🙏🙏🙏

[@Nakira2000]

4:05 😆 That's a really solid ... *Snap* metal ring ..... 🥺 This channel was YT recommend three days ago. I have been binge watching since my first video I saw you guys with shark stuck in seal and I have been hooked ever since. Thank you guys so much for everything you do and have done for these poor seals and dog

[@xiomaranunez6202]

Admirables muchachos Dios los bendiga siempre 🙌🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏

[@colinmiller8361]

I often wonder, when you guys fill in forms and they want to know your occupation, what do you put?

[@CallieMasters5000]

Beach grabbers who snip off clothing and string while holding down babies... something like that! 😁

[@DarkShadowMegadeth]

@@CallieMasters5000 that's messed up >:(

[@commonsenselyrics]

Ocean conservationist :)

[@anniefly9024]

How the Hell can you see which seals have lines/nets around their necks when they’re in packs of hundreds of seals the same colour and shape as each other AND they’re so far away??? You guys are AMAZING and I’m so thankful that people like you grace the earth helping these magnificent creatures. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-ui2qq6no1n]

Amazing work. What is the best way to support you guys?

[@mornington2427]

You do know that one day by way of evolution these beautiful creatures will be queuing up for your invaluable help as they will understand you care. You people are so special and will reap the benefits.

[@wolcek]

One thing for sure - the seals are getting a lot of exercise. ;) I like what you do, guys. Thank you for saving seals.

[@kathyporter9542]

i wish you guys could come to california and help the seals here so many suffer with tackle and trash yet the rescue doesnt do anything GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE you are TRUE HEROS I LOVE YOU ALL

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

Seal mum bed stories: "so one day, you will see colorful giant, chasing us around the beach so we stay healthy and exercise a lot" :-)

[@CallieMasters5000]

I'm guessing a lot of these new entanglements could be pulled off their heads, but they can't do it themselves with their flippers and it's hard for the humans to avoid going near their mouths. Gotta avoid their cute little ears too.

[@dorotheakiwi]

I think a seal bite is very nasty

[@himhim3344]

@@dorotheakiwi not only that but probably a high risk for getting an infection if not properly cleaned

[@user-zq6vj2xz2q]

Ребята, молодцы, побольше бы таких людей.

[@matspersson1017]

Three lucky Seals more. God bless you!

[@Francis_Maulli]

I live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Santa Catarina state. Brazil. Same latitude as Namibia and here it doesn't have so many seals. Beautiful beaches and people who respect nature. Good Job!

[@karenduncan6004]

Well spotted, Naude! Don't know how you saw that gasket against the pup's fur. First time I have seen a mom waiting while you worked to free a pup. I have wondered if you ever had to deal with an angry mama seal! More great work, guys! Thank you again for helping these beautiful creatures!

[@lesley3888]

The more I watch these videos the more I appreciate the work you do and the social life of seals

[@kimsbodydesign]

That was interesting to see mom waiting. I hope they find eachother.

[@NYDRAINS]

You guys are awesome , I don't know how you can spot them after loosing them in the crowd and find them again! Thats so cool 😎 👍🙌

[@KatsCats2619]

Thanks so much for what you do😊ah mum seal waiting for her pup lovely😍

[@AsimKan]

Nice

[@svharken6907]

God's work. Thank you for showing us the effect our plastics and other materials have on wildlife... we need to know by seeing and experiencing...

[@vavsjourney6016]

The mom: Oh no you’re stuck Sees these guys Mom: oh never mind. I know them you’ll be fine

[@lmae989]

Well done. Thank you so much. A joy to watch such a caring team of seal protectors!! 🥰😎👍🇺🇸

[@peace10191]

I envision a time when you will stand in an area on the beach and the entangled seals will come to you. 😂😂 Thank you for your compassion and strength. 💗

[@benjamindover7399]

Three saves in one day. Thanks Guys.

[@jburnett8152]

Not sports or movie characters. You guys are the real hero's. 💜

[@rachelthomson9180]

It's really disturbing to see how much trash gets stuck on these animals. God bless you for what your doing! 💕

[@trailimagesphotography6635]

Great job with the "Trifecta" here guys. The solid open ended metal ring looked almost like a piston ring from a diesel. Thank you for all that you do with these ongoing rescues.

[@MsSmeemoo]

OMG you guys are AMAZING God Bless you Both 🇦🇺❤🇦🇺❤

[@ZumbawithAddy]

I'll never tire of telling you how awesome you are! Thank you for all you do for nature! ❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@tessjones5987]

Mom saying I am here. I will be here for you. So sweet.

[@jshilohshea381]

It's frustrating and infuriating that people are being so careless or lazy to remember we need to stop polluting the land air and sea....its our only home...and the beautiful creatures that swim our oceans are paying the price.....and seals are so cool ! Thanks for caring and helping these critters ! Stay safe !

[@merrittbaxley6032]

You guys are amazing and much needed in this world full of unconscious people who have no care for where their trash ends up. MY HEROS! LOVE YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK! SEND me a link to help with your rescue fees. I would be honored to make a donation!!

[@scruffysmommy]

WOW!!!! That is the first time I saw a metal ring. So glad you found him. 💕

[@gillhughes8785]

So much to love in this one guys..the little dude at the end, being all tough and spicy..but his mama was waiting for him and he runs her way bless him. The amount of ground you two covered on this one.. Good grief I was about to put the kettle on to make you both a coffee.. And I'm in the UK!!! Thank you both for the amount of lives you save and for sharing that with us. Keep safe and take care please. x💜🇬🇧💜x

[@richardhunter7363]

Was pleased to see how you snapped the piston ring - never to be able to trap any other animals again. Keep up the excellent work.