Thinnest Entanglement causes Biggest Injury to Seal

Initially the rescue team lost sight of an entangled seal in the middle of a big group of seals, but they find it again and even identify a second one while busy with the first seal. Both rescues happen quick and efficient. The second seal was severely cut by a very thin piece of fishing line and was in visible pain when the rescuers removed the entanglement. She was still very strong and will make a full recovery with the help of salt water.
Old fishing gear does not belong in the ocean. It causes harm to countless animals who cannot help themselves and they die a horrible and undignified death. 🦭
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[@gambog6684]

Antoine is always very comforting towards the seals, its a pity they don't understand. Great work guys.

[@nomebear]

That was incredible work. It's astounding how quickly your' able to pick back up on them after loosing them in the rush.

[@hasarutoetensakey7091]

Who saids they dont understand .universal law number 591 all things living and otherwise will understand the kindness u show

[@marglys77]

Antoine Fan club! #it'sOKpuppy

[@silverlakegirl9078]

They may not understand English, but I do believe that they "feel" the calmness. I'd like to think so, anyway. Although it's not the same, I've been rescuing dogs and animals all my life. I've talked "baby talk" to them and it's definitely a game changer. Especially with an animal that's been abused.

[@kikia6611]

@@silverlakegirl9078 I agree. Animals can understand voice tone and intent. A wild animal in pain will lash out, but animals are more intelligent than a lot of people give them credit for.

[@mlight6845]

The second seal must have been in a world of hurt. Thank for your kindness to these pups❣

[@catherineh9873]

You cant even fathom all the suffering you have saved these animals - thank you for all the great work you do.

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@LK-vf9uc]

I tear up every time. Thank you guys for fixing the world one seal at a time.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for caring so much!

[@nicklager1666]

Thanks for being there for the pups. A few more days and the last pup would have been in a very bad situation.🙂

[@sarahbhutta251]

Good to see a woman in the group! Good work!

[@denni_isl1894]

I am so happy for the sake of this seal.

[@johnslaughter5475]

The 2nd one made exactly the same sounds we make when a cut is being cleaned. It hurt him, but he'll be much better now and have a chance to grow. Everywhere seals congregate people want to watch and photograph them. How tragic it will be if seals are wiped out because of man's carelessness. Great job, guys and lady.

[@lindac6032]

Those thin strings are the worst!😠 Loved the little huddle with the pup trying to hide! 😍 Nice job, everyone! Kerstin needs gloves! 🦭✂️💙

[@lindac6032]

"You go...no, not that way! The other way!" Watch out, Kerstin! 😄

[@patriciawilson1836]

I love it when they keep "running" with their little flippers but they are not moving. They don't know yet that you are there to help.😄❤ Blessings today.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I have thought of that many times as well!!! The pups are sooooo adorable! ! !

[@m6666]

Absolutely, that's what I was thinking too. They are just so damn gorgeous. I'm so glad that the OCN team is there to help these beautiful little seals 🦭 you guys and girls do an amazing job saving all these unfortunate babies. Thank you for all that you do. ❤

[@SunnyBloxOG]

Even though they don’t understand, I love how Antoine keeps reassuring them it’s ok and they are just helping! 🤗❤️👍😁

[@Yanquetino]

Makes me wince when I see such wounds, so deep, skin cut, hard to extract from under the fur. I'd snap at you too if I were that pup! It's somehow endearing when the puppies form a scrum to protect each other. Trying to locate the entangled ones is like playing Where's Waldo…!

[@CallieMasters5000]

I think they have super fat layers of skin and fur, so a cut can be a lot deeper than on a human and still not be that bad. Some of them are thicc af.

[@curioustraveler4788]

I felt the seal's distress as you were removing the line from around its neck. When will we learn to dispose of our trash properly and not into the sea.😣

[@rkprashar9885]

I too feel agitated, don't know when we humans would learn ..very sad state of affairs ...but Thank you so much guys 🙏🙏

[@AniFam]

Oh, the second seal’s big eyes look so sad…and the injury looks so bad…😪 Thank you for saving the seals! 👍💯❣️ 🔆AniFam〽️

[@krugerguy3290]

What a team! 👏

[@Tantejay]

"Ow ow ow...wait where am I??" "The other way" Antoine ever the helpful. "Thank you." That poor little one. Those cuts. :(

[@SunnyBloxOG]

It still amazes me that they’re able to spot them in a huge group like that!

[@cynthiafritze7418]

Naude laughing at the huddle ❤ The relief they must feel.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

It's so sad that such young pups have experienced such pain and suffering already in their short lives. Entanglements cutting them with every movement. Thanks guys. It's a relief to know they're free now.

[@iowagreen8932]

Kerstin is a great addition to a stellar team! 🌟

[@realise6]

Thank you for saving two lives, two MORE lives. You and your team are the best!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you too!

[@imogen5141]

2:39 That looks like it was tight! It is always satisfying to see how much relief that baby must feel now! You guys truly are wonderful human beings. And the poor second baby! It always seems the thinner the material the more damage it does!

[@CallieMasters5000]

They always have that Band-Aid delimma with these lines: do you take it off very slowly though it hurts, or just rip the thing off in a quick go to get it over with? Too bad they can't ask the seal which it prefers.

[@imogen5141]

@@CallieMasters5000 that’s true, but either way in the long run, the seal will feel immensely better free from the entanglement regardless of how it is removed

[@shuriken4061]

@Gayatri Sahu seals heal very fast so ye they dont need it

[@cinderellie9583]

I forget to breath!! Happy ending!!! Yay!!! 💖💖💖to all of you!

[@FnLn55]

Kirsten - Antoine - Naude ... two great rescues ... thanks OCN!

[@gillhughes8785]

Love the little gang of seals hiding their friend lol..they totally know what they're doing! The second lil chap..hell that looked excruciatingly painful. Thank you Tony for comforting him..and even reminding him why he shouldn't bite uncle Naude! Top that off with the chance to heal and even directions back to the water he got a first class service. Guys,, thank you so much always, keep safe 💜🇬🇧💜

[@paquilo99]

Gracias por los 2 rescates! Sois estupendos 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Saludos desde España 🇪🇦🙋🏻‍♀️

[@CallieMasters5000]

Here's an example of Tony Optimism: "that's good that he's strong" as the seal bites your arm off 😁

[@a.martinhamartins7632]

Poor animal😔 thank you! 👏💕💋✂️⛑️ Love you team🙏

[@moonstruck562]

So glad you spotted that second pup. Those thin lines are the worst! They’re embedded so deeply into their skin, you can see their bloody flesh peeling off with it when you remove them... Horrible. Thank you so much for saving their lives. Forever grateful 🙏❣️🙏

[@hellerado6901]

Watching these videos is part of my daily ritual, it is so nice to see your team being great human beings

[@trishdefreeze8280]

Thank God there is people like you guys who care and move on any situation to help the seals. Thank you so very much.

[@yvonnerussman6476]

Ouch that second one hurt just watching. Poor baby. I really hope they heal fast.

[@pemapema7763]

👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 merci beaucoup thanks you so much

[@energel4373]

Sad to see animal needing help, but good to see you helping them :)

[@paquilo99]

Hello, good afternoon from Spain 🙋🏻‍♀️🇪🇦 greetings to all the friends of OCN.🌎🌍🌏

[@moonstruck562]

Greetings from California 👋😚

[@n.w.414]

Hello from Alberta, Canada

[@hendriklurse6518]

Saludos Paqui 😊🙋🏻

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Aloha 🏝😎🤙🌈🌺🐳

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@ramblynrocketeer Aloha 😊

[@TXMEDRGR]

Two highlights in this video: 1. when the group huddled together to protect themselves and 2. the little seal was direct to head the right way. Great video, thanks for helping the seals.

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

Seal Super HEROES!!!

[@fireeagle406]

You are really herro

[@stanschanuzer5875]

It's so cute the way the pups all huddle together

[@Teddy_is_ready]

YEAH KIRSTIN!! Great to see you cutting some lines.

[@glynnwright1699]

But please wear gloves....

[@lekite2505]

As much as I look forward to "my daily seal rescue" some of these are difficult to watch...the injuries are so significant. But these guys are in great hands; I admire your hard work and dedication. I hope that my extremely small contribution by watching your videos keeps you continuing for a long time.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! Every bit of support we receive helps 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@jen9774]

"Other way !" made me smile even though my heart was heavy seeing the damage done to these poor pups.

[@theheartland1861]

Poor little seal, very bad cut. Thank you always for being their for the seals👍👍

[@bho5sumkyul]

That was a horrible cut on the 2nd seal pup. No more pain now, thanks to you OCN. Very well done!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks 👍

[@RohitKumar-ub5bn]

Good Rescues Guys ✌️✌️❤️❤️

[@Nakul__Sanatani]

Nice to see ur family supporting u in this novel work ......u all r doing great and wonderful work brothers and my sister 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dean1964100]

Bless you all , so hard to watch .

[@patrick43078]

Nice to see a woman's touch this time. Nice job.!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you!

[@marieslabbert6009]

One could see the second one was in a lot of pain. Poor puppy. Luckily the OCN team saw him in time to give him a second chance at life. 😔👏👏👏

[@tessjones5987]

Just a cotton string hurt this baby seal so much. WOW. thank you for saving these babies OCN.

[@SharpLady53]

Thank you x 2! 🌈

[@illuminant1129]

Two for the price of one. Well done - 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks 👍

[@G-gnome]

Reminds me of my childhood school days protecting friends from angry teachers

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Thank you so much ..best team ever .. NYC one

[@kayellee7202]

I like how Antoine has to direct the pup which way to go... 👉😍

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Нарушили ,,тихий час,,у котиков все дружно спали.а котика жаль такие рани как он терпел боль,,и опять ребьята спасиба --здоровья здоровья всем всем🙏

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Well done guys and gal, you're all making a difference to the seal world 🥰

[@eueuandbunny]

So glad Naude was able to spot the 2nd pup from far away and they were able to help him removed that horrible piece of string!!

[@CallieMasters5000]

Good thing they're not striped animals or it would be even harder to see the wound lines!

[@user-iy6dw6gz5d]

Молодцы!!!

[@stevenhulbert7540]

That second rescue was great, that line was deeply embedded, well done boys and girl!

[@summanus3696]

TRUE HERO'S! DANKE

[@l.faraday8767]

I’m glad you saved both. Great work!!

[@jchrystsheigh]

Katja with the assist and Tony directing seal traffic.

[@user-kn2xm3qv8h]

It’s nice to have you guys.

[@user-ed7rg5pz2w]

Большие, добрые дела вы делаете , огромное спасибо вам . Животных жалко, столько мусора в океанах , не все дождутся помощи 😢😢😢

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

As usual, your good work brightens my day. Thank you for your generous service

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Wow, thank you!

[@aunum]

love seeing a woman on the team! heroes!

[@silverlakegirl9078]

The pup-huddle is just too adorable for words!!!

[@cheechee5378]

ohhh poor baby that line was very tight around him. Thank you all so much for all that you do and your fantastic way of helping the seals. :) take care

[@travelclubwithnicolekelly2432]

OMG so sweet at 1:30 .... tears for the precious pup at the end ... thank you SO much

[@HuseyinSahin-rx9zb]

Thank you for helping these animals.

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

With everything is happening around the world OCN team giving us a relief we love you guys bless your heart greeting from MN, USA

[@SANITIZEDINC]

I love you all!

[@Logan.Ninefingers]

I love the noises they make.

[@Andreas-mg5vq]

You guys since real Heroes 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robbabcock_]

It's terrible to see the bad cuts but awesome when they're cut free!

[@wyo112]

bravoooo

[@user-se5km3tf5e]

ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਵਧੀਆ ਸੇਵਾ ਹੈ ਜੀ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੱਖੇ ਵੀਰ ਜੀ

[@mral6809]

Awesome teamwork!

[@rickypope8076]

Thank God for people like you!!!!

[@laskey2175]

Aww look at all the babies.

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You 💗💗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

You are so welcome!

[@ahmadsaleh210]

Poor little seal. His cut broke my heart!

[@lightandsymbols1111]

So cute how they huddle together ❤️

[@bbear753]

Thanks to these brave people, risking their own injuries to rescue another sentient being.

[@lesliesagara8739]

A twofer! Great saves guys and gal!

[@alexnik888]

Ребята вы лучшие, здоровья и терпения вам.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Oh my goodness........the injustice of it all. What a horrible fate for them to become entangled. Imagine what is going on under the surface of the water. It pains me greatly just to think about it. Seal Whisperers, we all love, admire, and respect the impact you are making for every seal that you rescue. The humility of being out there by yourselves, for the sole purpose of freeing them is astounding. As they scurry back to the water or group, it's a relief not only to the seal and the team, but to all of your fans around the world watching and cheering for you. A million thanks could never be enough. Bravo!

[@ladybug91969]

Oh my goodness...such agony from such a small line💔😢 Amazing rescue Naude, Tony and Kerstin! Thank you so much for giving them both a second chance! Thank you for never giving up! No matter how difficult the rescue, you give it your very best every single day! You’re such an inspiration! Love to OCN 🦭❤️🙏♻️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@terrychampine3376]

Love you guys for the great work you are doing. Now, ... git back to work ... lets go!!!

[@chickengenius4202]

Good thing you can run pretty quick

[@ninamarie8654]

Oh thank you so much the first one wasn't too bad you got him before it started to get bad. That second one, oh my goodness poor little puppy. You really rescued him from a terrible fate. Thank you, you made my day. 💗👍😀

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching!

[@MsOldmom]

These guys are doing such a great job, one seal at a time. They are trying to undo the crap we humans have wrought.

[@ramblynrocketeer]

✌️ Two Seals ✨🦭✨💛😁 He Lā Maika’i Loa!! _Have A Great Day!!_

[@avacat8852]

poor seal puppier, especially the 2nd one with the nasty ingrown cotton string!!! Thank u so much for every rescue!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks for watching!

[@formhubfar]

What I have noticed about some of the worst injured, is that in a group they will often be at the end of a running group because they are so weak..., but well done team.

[@dailydoseofsydney]

Love you guys from Sydney 😍

[@TheCyberMantis]

Those thin lines are bad. They make deep cuts. Good job on the rescues!