Three Seals Rescued From Entanglements

When the target seal is close to the water, we have to approach by kayak. It’s always a gamble when we do so. There’s little room for error. We see bundles of fishing lines all the time. How do they get into the ocean? It's simple! Fishing line is cheap, and nobody wants to try to detangle a fishing line when replacing it with a new one is so easy. The same applies to other equipment used elsewhere, where it's easier to dump it into the ocean instead of repairing or disposing of it properly. 🦭
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[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

❤️Tony explains so calmly to the seal what he's doing, while he's removing the entanglement. Love that!😍🦭

[@crazyworldoccupant7386]

Tony is the seal whisperer! 🦭

[@lorettaross2007]

It seems the fishing industry is the biggest threat to the seals! I live in Washington State USA, I didn't know about the problem until I watched your videos. So you are getting the information out there! Change comes slow! Keep up the good work!

[@alenahawke475]

I am truly grateful for all the work of OCN. Greetings from Port Angeles Washington.❤

[@rachelpatten8889]

The beaches of the Pacific coast are littered with plastic as well.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes. Fishing activities are inherently destructive and fully participate to the plastic crisis our oceans are now facing. We therefore encourage our viewers to stop eating seafood.

[@eileenentler8993]

I absolutely LOVE when the OCN team is so timely that there are no wounds to the rescued seals. I also LOVE how careful and thorough they are to not leave ANY part of the entanglements on the sand, even if it's just a small piece of an entanglement. Thank you, HEROES ❤ (as always, I LOVE Tony's conversations with the pups as he frees them) ... OCN's simply the BEST

[@RL-RL]

Antione and Denzil have amazing reaction skills. All three almost got away. This team is great, and it hurts so bad to see the little ones wrapped up in those balls of line. Thank you Team OCN for saving these precious little ones!

[@diversejoe617]

You guys just keep reaching new heights simply by helping the animals, thanks again for doing the Lord's work🤗🙏🏾.

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving them ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏻 and wishing you all a nice weekend 😊

[@paquilo99]

Hola Hendrik 😊 Feliz fin de semana 😃

[@hendriklurse6518]

​@@paquilo99Hola Paqui 😊🙋🏻 muchas gracias 😊

[@battles146]

Hi Henrik! wishing you a peaceful weekend also! Marci from U.S. 🙋🏼‍♀

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@battles146 Hi Marci 😊 thanks!

[@ld9044]

I just don't get tired of seeing heroes save lives ❤❤❤❤

[@geewill]

Ain't it the truth!! ❤️ OCN

[@lindac6032]

After watching CTL and listening to the fishermen complain about the seals, it doesn't surprise me that they don't hesitate to drop their tangled lines in the water. Thank you for being there to cut the lines!🦭🌊👏

[@user-xn3zn6mc1k]

Вы полагаете, что они бросают мусор в море из-за ненависти к тюленям? По-моему, они просто свиньи

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We do not believe they're deliberately dumped into the water to kill Cape fur seals, but they eventually do so. Fishermen have quicker and more effective ways to get rid of pinnipeds, especially at sea, where no one watches. Recreational fishing lines are stored on reels and naturally tend to loop once uncoiled. When they get tangled or knotted, anglers cut and discard them as they are unfortunately too cheap to be worth unravelling.

[@nicklager1666]

Both Tony and denzil on their game in this video. Great teamwork when Tony came in from the Kayak. As hendrik writes have a good weekend all.

[@maryt49]

I watch your daily video every morning and it warms my heart to see how many seals you are saving from certain death. Thanks so much for all that you do. "Off you go!"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@posnrg2u327]

Three more lives saved, thanks to team OCN. Industrial mentality, profits over all else. No education, accountability, violations of basic common sense(empathy of other species) to their workers and managers. Therefore the animals and environment suffer.

[@henrinijkamp319]

The sound of all those running seals towards the water is impressif. Thanks for the great work of OCN for these wonderfull sea/beach animals.

[@debrahowe313]

Thank you for your wonderful work with these beautiful animals, it's incredibly sad it never ends, God bless you all

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@thomasglessner6067]

Three Noble men, three freed seals. Thank you from Iowa.

[@annemaclean6634]

Three very good rescues, guys, thankfully you got to them in time, so no real injuries as such. Honestly, these bundles of fishing line, just discarded in the sea and then these poor little seal pups get entangled up in them. And the other one was a bit of rubber glove or something. Well done, guys, you did a great job there. 😊👍

[@JL11775]

Three great rescues! Team OCN does it again! 👏👏👏

[@aspendreams8688]

Amazing hero's. THANK YOU

[@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.

[@lindac6032]

Coming in from the water side gives you the element of surprise, especially when the seals are close to the water. Thanks for saving these 3 before the entanglements caused any wounds!❤

[@thulekovish8188]

Thank you, team OCN, three pups are freed from their entanglements.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@Celia-nz2sk]

Por favor cuando reciclamos nuestro plástico como desgraciadamente no sabemos donde van a parar romperlo por lo menos conseguimos que ningún animal queda atrapado. GRACIAS EQUIPO. Besitos desde 😘 España

[@davwildstar930]

Really good work OCN Crew, and congratulation for the 855 seals saved this year, that' s just amazing. Good weekend everyone. Peace.

[@karenplath_]

I can still see the scar of a seal's bite on Naude's arm. Has it been a year or more already? Three gorgeous seals rescued today, very nice! 😊

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Так приємно після вашої допомоги тюлені швидко біжать в океан дякую вам попрацювали на славу👐🍒🍓👐

[@RenataMajewska-pd8df]

Brawo Panowie! Jesteście wspaniali!❤

[@colleenrussell4927]

Thank you so much for caring for our marine animals 🙏☺️❤️

[@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.

[@lindaannelineharwood4891]

Next comment from Antoine: "now which of you puppies can run faster than Denzil? Let's see!!!!"

[@elaborowiec3976]

Dziękujemy za Wasz nieustanny ratunek👍I niestety końca nie widać!!!!😡😰😨😢😪

[@suek.5057]

Way to go as always, OCN. They might be scared, but they will be so much better off by having been tended to by such wonderful human beings. ❤ OCN

[@j4v4x]

Thank you to the fishing industry for unofficially sponsoring this video. 👀 I wish everyone a happy weekend, and remember to shop for meatless monday! ☮❤

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Bon appetit, j4v4x! Make something warm and yummy! I've been vegetarian since 1972. But, because of the impact of both OCN and Sea Shepherd, I slid into veganism this year. I joke that it was an accident, LOL! Then I realized that I don't have sticker shock in the cheese department any more, and since dairy isn't in the fridge, I've got more room for leafy greens and veggies! (Thank goodness chocolate is meatless!) Have a happy weekend to you, too! ;)

[@j4v4x]

@@MarySanchez-qk3hpThat is the best (and funniest) thing I've heard in a while! I thought being vegetarian in a small city in the 80s was difficult, but you're OP Veg!💪 Make sure to leave room in the cupboards for junk food that's vegan "by accident", because oreos for dinner on a Sunday is still vegan. 😂😂

[@luciebrisson5881]

Glad you spotted and freed them and before any had yet been injured. All good things. Thank you OCN!

[@derek-press]

wow, that was a last-second catch,well done guys we love you!

[@joycecarpenter8209]

So glad that you guys were able to get the fishing line off the 3 seals so they will have a better life now in the ocean God bless everyone that helped with the seals.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gardengnome132]

Wow, you only had a couple seconds to capture that first pup, Tony! Excellent triple rescue, Team OCN, so glad you all have those great Raptor shears.

[@paddyjenkins8458]

My heroes are at it again, three seals in the water and all saved from absolute agony. A huge big thank you.

[@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.

[@tonif2500]

You ALL are so incredibly AMAZING!!! God’s blessing to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF these beautiful animals!!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!! My heart is so full of love to each of you for all you do!!!! God bless!!!! 🥰🙏😊💕❤️🤗

[@user-gy6dr2xw2t]

Спасибо вам, дорогая команда OCN! Такое облегчение видеть как освобожденные тюлени бегут к воде, я прямо чувствую как они рады и счастливы своему освобождению.! Молюсь , чтобы у вас и у ваших близких было все хорошо! ❤❤❤Спасибо вам OCN!

[@daninaydenova7115]

super heroes, saving lives while endangering theirs, every day thank you for being so awesome

[@retrojoe8434]

Now if only they could rescue Will Smith from entanglements.

[@brigitkarlsen4294]

Wow guys .. for some reason the camera work to day was so realistic I felt I was there ...!! Fab job from my heroes ..!!!!💕

[@Monarchias]

I love how they go into a sprint once they reach the wet sand. Great rescues again. Thank you.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Not all heroes wear capes!! Some come bearing scissors… This is beautiful.

[@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.

[@suelock6914]

Love the way Tony talks to the baby seals !!❤

[@nursekja1]

I wish after all these years, they would learn who you are and go to you when they have things wrapped around them. 😊

[@narelleravesi4993]

Three beautiful life saving rescues 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@megawatiomar2712]

Good-hearted folks. Love you

[@mickeyTX.]

🦭🦭🦭 little feisty pups.. Thank you for showing us the objects of entanglement.. really sad.. discarded trash.. ❤️OCN💦

[@Yanquetino]

May all three go on to… live long and prosper! 🖖

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@MrLow12]

Great rescue!!!

[@patrickalleyne2895]

Keep up the good work

[@carolleighton4579]

Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@grannybee]

Awesome rescues. That one entanglement must have made swimming so difficult for the angry little guy.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@Honestdwarf]

Horrrray! Thank god for loving and dedicated heroes like you throughout human history! You are the real interpretation of kindness and morality! The people who are born to protect others and lovingly teach the value of life! God bless and protect you! ❤️🙏🌹😍

[@realityjunky]

I agree with the summary, people will more often choose the faster, easier way of doing something if a new supply is readily available. I'm no longer convinced that education will solve the problem. Which means we must go after the manufacturers and legislate the hell out of the processes that produce plastic.

[@AniFam]

Awesome rescues~👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@AryonaSamoto]

It must have been nerve racking trying to catch them so close to the water😥 excellent work🙌 Thank you all🙏❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@LambieSamba]

3 good saves before injury! yay! Say, Denzil's got some guns there! woohoo!

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@dittohead7044]

Love the babies.

[@charleneblake1146]

I never knew about all the danger that the poor seals are subjected yo. Thank You, OCN.

[@moniquegobbo2489]

Way to go guys more great saves.!!

[@heathercraig526]

Great job once again guys...for every one you save, I dread to think how many are never found around the world. Well done in highlighting what a problem it is.❤❤❤️🇦🇺

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

THANK you for saving all these little seals!

[@alenahawke475]

It's horrible that one million tons of plastic enter the world's oceans in a month! That's 12 million tons a year! Us humans need to stop our plastic consumption and be more mindful of Mother Earth and every inhabitant we share this planet with. 🐕❤️🙏🇺🇲

[@wekebu]

You folks are so good at catching the seals. I can't even see the entanglement and you've caught it!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@guluferaslan5158]

Thank you, thank you, thank you very much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

Переживаю так,будто деньги большие потеряю при проигрыше!Вы такие молодцы!Неутомимые!☝️👌😘😘😘😻💓💓💓💓💓🤸‍♀️

[@theheartland1861]

quick catches, and quick releases with 0 injuries. great rescues all👍👍

[@JW-uq9yt]

Nice weather ❤ happy Saturday!

[@imilcebarca842]

Qué bien que no tuvieran heridas. Gracias OCN

[@karenduncan6004]

So good to see them running strong and swimming away--thanks to you, team!

[@joycevlaminck3742]

U guys are the best. So, much stuff out there for the seals to get into People out there be more careful with trash

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

❤❤❤ dziekujemy🇵🇱

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

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

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@KTPurdy]

glad to see that they are all timely

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Well done, men 👏👍❤🦭🦭🦭❤. Seals rescued and free again 🧡💛🧡🤗, thank you Team ❣.

[@lynngreene1993]

Orange glove cuff!! I am used to the snoeking snoek line but 😮 3 great human beings saving 3 pinnis from certain death. G8 stuff as always 🥇🥇🥇

[@DavidPerez-ur2xj]

NYC one ❤️ to you all

[@niks966]

Every single day so many seals get help to detangle.. .

[@joyfullone3968]

OCN rules, thank you!💕💕

[@wandacasper5612]

U all have the greatest eye site. Great job❤

[@crazyworldoccupant7386]

❤got my plushy today here in the USA 🇺🇸 ❤ Great job guys and gals!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@annaylitalo6564]

Aivan mahtavaa miten jaksatte kerrasta toiseen pelastaa näitä ihania otuksia. Iso kiitos 👍🙏🙂

[@stephanieb7311]

Terrific job guys. You all are amazing!

[@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.

[@bhaiyoutuber7384]

Good work

[@gabrielasaldivia7923]

I just read October's Newsletter!!! 855 rescues this year!!!! WOW!!! And is so sad to know about the Seal Harvest at Cape Cross... Let's hope next year we can stop it!!!

[@waldirgomes5064]

Parabéns a todos os colaboradores daqui da Europa lindo trabalho

[@vincentxavier1317]

GJ 👍

[@patriot4usa]

Fantastic job, as always. Too bad you have to even do this.

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

When AI gets it's arse into gear you could use it to announce to the seals they should come to you if they have any entanglements! Hey never say never🤔🤣🤣 TFS, GB :)

[@rhonda7070]

Great work, guys, right at the water's edge. Impressive.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@fannycraddock99]

Some skilful netting there guys. Thanks.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@user-dw4vx7rr3e]

I know that this work is not easy in any way, but I still envy you😑! You live in the right place and at the right time to be there for the seals and be able to help them directly 🙂! Even if this type of “work/help” shouldn’t have been necessary in the first place🙁! I wish I could do that too😞. I can't imagine anything better than being able to go home in the evening knowing that I've saved a few seals/animal lives again 🙂!

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

👍Great strategy, coming in from the water. Three still strong pups, cut free in no time! Thanks Denzil, Antoine and Naude!❤️🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You OCN 💗💗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@user-mi3pv7ql4g]

Thank you Any chance you can show more video of the lucky freed pups swim away, I like to think they are jumping for joy as they swim away.

[@franceshorton918]

Agree! Also, they might be jumping for joy because the predator with the big black beak let them go !!! 🤪

[@Paka1918]

Well done.

[@chilay4786]

Thank you guys

[@user-ur2xb4um1i]

This is truly a Good God work for Life 🙏♨️💖

[@alexandreramos4637]

Nice job like always