Three seals Rescued in Cape Cross Parking Lot

In this rescue, the OCN team came across 2 entangled seal pups right next to the walkway and parking lot of Cape Cross, one of the largest seal colonies in the world. They prioritised the first one, and went after after him with their specially built net. They were hoping that while they were busy, Likius would keep an eye out on the second one.
As soon as they were done with number 1, they took a little while to spot the second one. As they started running for him, Denzil noticed a third and went of to grab him, while Naude and Francois attended number 2.
Once done with number 2, they could help the third one who had a particularly bad cut around his neck and chest. All three of these pups were entangled in discarded recreational fishing line. Sadly right now there is no viable alternative to this type of fishing line.... 🦭
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[@stevenhorne5089]

I lost my dad yesterday. He taught my brother, sister, and myself how to love nature. He taught us that we were also part of nature and that we had to be the caretakers of it. He told us it was an obligation we had because we were on the top of the chart. I so wanted to show him your KZbin channel but I couldn't get it in the hospital. He loved watching people studying & discovering new aspects to life here on the 3rd Rock. He loved watching the NOAA ship Okeanos and their mission to find new life.... Evidently, I've learned to love nature like he did. Thank you for your work.

[@hendriklurse6518]

I'm sorry for your loss 😢 he is your guardian angel now. Watching over you and your family 😇

[@triciac1019]

I am so sorry for your loss! I am glad he taught you well!

[@19sman74]

Glowing tribute❤

[@mashedpotatoes5276]

Respect.

[@dcwander7092]

Steven Horne: 💐 If you ever want to show a video outside of wifi range, ask a friend or relative or someone to play it on their digital device, or you play it on your computer screen AND use your smartphone camera video function to make 1 temporary copy. Then after you have shown it you can delete it. That serves the same function as using the 'Share' capacity to send it to someone. They still get the distribution credit. You would have thought of that except your grief was in control. Rest assured that your father was aware that there really are good conservationists in the world. He knew in general if not specifically. You might appreciate watching the TED Talk 'How to Green the World's Deserts' in his honor. It is 19 minutes. Africa asserts that it has found the solution to global warming. That video explains. Your father probably would have appreciated that one, also. You now represent his values in the world. May you live long and thrive and magnify his values in the world.💐

[@handlaidtracksand3dprinted922]

These videos should be required viewing for everyone who wants to get a fishing license.

[@rblibit]

I have made sure that EVERYONE I KNOW who goes to the beach, fishes or owns a boat sees what it is you guys are doing. Many have said they had no idea that such a small piece of line could spell certain death for a seal. They have all promised to be more careful with all types of line, tape, plastics etc. around the water. Everyone can help to get the word out!

[@mahboobkhan5660]

GOD will reward u ...Amen..

[@marshwetland3808]

Good job, man! That's one prong of OCN's education/awareness program!

[@user1.8.2.]

The worst part is that fishermen hate seals...or any sea life that the ppl think of as 'stealing' fish from them. In Oregon (USA) they passed a law to be able to shoot seals. These are people making money by emptying the oceans of food, even to the extent of breaking the link of the food chain in the ocean. I live in a town off the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the state of Washington. When I moved here in 2003 there was a resident harbor seal, and several cormorants. They have all disappeared. There is an orca pod that is indigenous to my area...the pod has been reduced to the point where they will not recover. When the last of them dies it will be the end of our pod. Recently I saw a video where Orca became aggressive toward a boat. Very unusual behavior and as they starve we will have more of it.

[@rblibit]

@@user1.8.2. - OMG, that is terrible! That is like shooting the lady in front of you at the store to make sure there is enough food for you! Sadly, many of the animal disappearances are due to food chains being destroyed by Fukushima Radioactivity as well as human stupidity. CNN, ABC and ABC-AU al pretended to be inside Reactor Building 4 using Green Screen Video AFTER is blew up just to kie4ep people ignorant.

[@user1.8.2.]

@@rblibityes...Fukushima devastated the ocean life. You know what I noticed? Tuna travel very far and very fast so they get the highest levels of ocean contaminates and fukushima detritus. A few years after fukushima three new canned catfood manufacturers came out...all with tuna based canned food for cats. That's all they make. Not a natural food for cats (fish inhibits thiamin absorption in cats) and seems to me like tuna must've gotten cheaper so it's like they're disposing of toxic waste by putting in cat food...and making money doing it. Yeah I dont watch mainstream news anymore. It's an insult to intelligence. I love the ocean...the oil spill we had in the gulf stream (BP oil) made me look at things differently, you know?

[@alliswell794]

Oh my goodness! The family and friends stay observing from a distance, when she is released running to the beach, they run after her!!! Wow!!! ❤️

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Thank you guys

[@david.thomas.108]

Each casual rescue makes such a difference for those poor seals, such good work and so heartening to see.

[@Yanquetino]

The first one turned out to be a complicated operation! It is so horrible that those thin lines can cut such deep wounds, like with the second and third pups. The seals don't seem as frightened and wary of humans in this area, perhaps because people are often strolling upon the boardwalk…? A GREAT day's work for you heroes!

[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you Naude, Denzil and Likius for saving those three cute puppies ❤️ I hope they recover fast from the deep cuts 😢

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

I hope so too

[@imamachineok]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I don't even understand HOW can see the thin line around them from a distance! Especially when it's a sea of seals. I only just started watching these vids the day before yesterday and I'm seriously committed! I love that you do this, but it's so sad that it seems like a full time gig. I wonder how often that this needs to be done. Every day? Once a week? It seems endless. The things you find.. shirts, bandages, packaging tape, soccer net - shocking and so sad. Now with covid the plastic waste is so excessive it breaks my heart. Thanks to these individuals for making a difference.

[@Apokalypse456]

@@imamachineok They oftentimes do not see the lines, they see the fur being pressed down along a line. that and of course the countless times where seals have to carry entire nets with them that are big enough to spot even with the naked eye from a distance. oh and of course they use binoculars to look at the colonies to make out the individuals that need help

[@gup8175]

Thank you OCN for sharing this incredible work you do!

[@trypop7434]

I hate hearing Naude go, "Awe maaan!" because it usually means the line has cut deep D= Good job guys! Keep it up!

[@lauralauren6432]

OH man

[@michaeldufresne9428]

I love how patient you guys always are when the seals are being less than cooperative

[@kennyhiggins7806]

Keep up the great work! I’m watching you all from Kansas, USA. I’m so Amazed!

[@no_peace]

Yeah, they never take it personally and find the humor in it

[@lindaa6090]

Love that you never tire of helping these precious animals. You'd always so gentle and kind

[@dmitriy8639]

Пару слов в поддержку спасения животных

[@nanushinthetube7065]

What agility and strength of mind and body, determination and focused purpose. No words can really describe your effort for and kindness to these beautiful creatures. Thanks OCN team.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-ve3ev2ds8v]

Спасибо ребята. 🤝

[@FnLn55]

Those were some horrible cuts. Glad you guys are on the job. Good job boys!

[@dvillebenny1445]

You guys make a difference everyday! Thank you for what you do.

[@gazizagultursumbayeva5909]

Мы любим вас,пусть Аллах в тысячу раз вознаградит за ваш труд!

[@paquilo99]

What deep wounds! It's horrible 😔 Thank you 🙌 Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hello Spain! Thank you for watching.

[@sherry2519]

Looks like you have some new bite resistant gear on your forearms. I’m glad to see this. There are way to many seals that need you and not enough of you that the seals need. Stay safe and keep helping these seals.

[@janicehamm3474]

The first one was surprisingly calm especially when you got a little handsy with her flippers

[@marinachaika2468]

Велика подяка за ваше щире серце, хлопці! 🕊️💖🇺🇦

[@sandramariani3629]

Thank you ANGELS. You are real HEROES by tirelessly day and night saving the lives of these creatures and freeing them fom such terrible and painful wounds.

[@ujju196]

God bless you always...angels for seals .🙏

[@lbyvik]

Love you guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

💙

[@KatsCats2619]

Thanks guys great job as always!!!poor seals 2 of them were bad cuts😢that fishing line causes dreadful injuries,respect for all you do to help them awesome👏

[@pradeepmysr]

Awesome guys. Keep up the good job. 👍👏👏

[@veveveverita521]

Thank you verry much 😀😍♥️♥️

[@daddymuggle]

I've watched quite a few of your rescues, and I'm very impressed by how calm you stay with the seals, even when they fight and struggle. Even when you got bitten!

[@onnalexseeias]

Thank you 💕🙏🇺🇸

[@alidenizli3589]

I appreciate you my friend. , you are doing something very good. god bless you and your friends

[@moyrawoodward2291]

Thank you once again for what you are doing. I can’t imagine the suffering these beautiful creatures would have to endure without your help.

[@SunnyBloxOG]

👋🌟🎉 Don't forget to WATCH THE ADS! This is a simple way to help our favorite seal rescue team! 🤩🎉👍

[@strain121]

I heard that even by pressing skip, it still counts and helps the KZbin. Of course Full view is better pay.

[@SunnyBloxOG]

@@strain121 I'm not certain if this is true. There are conflicting opinions about this. I found this answer online on alanspicer.com from June 2020: "We’re going to get into this subject in-depth, but do KZbinrs get paid if you skip ads? Short answer is, no. However, the answer isn’t as clear cut as we might have liked. Generally speaking, no, KZbinrs don’t get paid for skipped ads. However, there are situations in which a skipped ad will still result in some earnings for the KZbinr." Here is the direct link to this article: alanspicer.com/do-youtubers-get-paid-if-you-skip-ads/

[@SunnyBloxOG]

@@strain121 Therefore I'm being cautious and watching the ads anyway. If it'll help OCN I don't mind sitting through them and clicking the ads. ☺️🌟💖

[@SunnyBloxOG]

Someone said he was a former ad executive and skipping the ads still gave them revenue. However I don't know this person's credentials or what type of ad executive he may have been. The article I found online goes into depth about the ad process and he has lots of videos, articles, and his own KZbin channel explaining the ad mechanism so I tend to believe that more. Just a thought!

[@SunnyBloxOG]

@Homelander thanks I do

[@marionbowler5440]

Awesome guys, thank you so much!🇨🇦🐙🐘❣❣❣

[@50alx50]

❤️ have a nice Weekend

[@ericjestermahan7822]

I think the second one had to regain some face in front of his buddies by charging the humans who took him down hahaha🤣 awesome job finding all three of them, wish you didnt find any at all but great work you do!!☺️🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙 LONG LIVE THE COLONY!!

[@user-mb4bf1fx2z]

СПАСИБО ВАМ !!! 👍 💋💞👋

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

💚💛💙

[@onemorething100]

I saw your email about the amount of dead Pups this season. Sorry to hear. You are doing gods work Man.

[@jamesmcivor340]

Climate change and plastic waste are messing up the seas, we have to make massive changes now or suffer the consequences soon enough. Sacrifices must be made

[@theforgot3n1]

@@jamesmcivor340 Climate change does nothing to these seals. It's all of the plastic waste and overfishing.

[@kathykettner1867]

You guys always make it look so easy, keep up your great work!👏👏👏❤️❤️

[@LavishPatchKid]

The number 1 destination spot for seals. Huge immaculate beaches. Top notch cuisine. And world renown emergency care.

[@keeperw.s6327]

They have a new life!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Such a small gesture, but huge implications for a little seal.

[@keeperw.s6327]

@@OceanConservationNamibia You're right, I'm always watching them survive thanks to your efforts. Thank you, OCN!

[@akshatapuranik7861]

It is 2020 but if Naude says "it is okay", I will believe him

[@Orb745]

Same

[@rkprashar9885]

😀😀👍

[@snowscapephile4709]

Are you one of the seals?

[@ekaterinachichova4839]

Спасибо! Вы Ангелы спасители!!! Люди загрязняют моря и океаны....может ваше видео остановит хоть одного безумца,вызовет сострадание,посеет добро!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@shaistajanjua2557]

Your camera 📸 results are really awesome. 👍👏 from Karachi Pakistan 🇵🇰.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you to Karachi! Thank you for watching.

[@lindac6032]

Those thin lines are unforgiving, and unfortunately Seals 2 and 3 had to pay the price. Thanks for freeing them before the injuries got any worse.🦭✂️🌍

[@imoreno5303]

Bravo OCN 👏👏👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you

[@avacat8852]

poor baby seals, with the deep cuts into their skin!! so sorry for them, but happy u found them & freed them again!!

[@thirupathivlogs1419]

Good job🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks

[@craftsandcards]

Thanks so much for all your hard work...it really pays off ! I never had any idea how often seals and other animals are wounded or die in fishing line or nets etc...it has been a real eye opener...hugs from Canada !

[@benjamindover7399]

Great hat trick. It breaks my heart to see those horrible wounds created by the thoughtless actions of fishermen. Thank You that you do what you do so well.

[@kristi.s9922]

Lessons, how eating fish is not harmless. How it rips sea animals apart when they are growing.

[@anonymouscausewhynot]

Seeing those wounds is heart wrenching. I can’t imagine having them.

[@roybarron5289]

You guys never disappoint great work!

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

The seals in this area seem less nervous....good work guys !!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They are much, much calmer. It's easy to get to them.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

@@OceanConservationNamibia - thanks, and a good thing, cause the terrain is a lot more rough with all the rocks !!! cheers !!!

[@raew5263]

True Heroes 🦸‍♂️ all day long. Thank you SO much 🙏🏻💕👍😎🌊

[@carguy4658]

That is my type of triple header. Three more Seals saved. Thank you as always Naude and Team.

[@aleksandarvidakovic7632]

Still daily dose of good. You guys are the best.

[@guluferaslan5158]

Thank you very much 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@leecullen7651]

Bless you for what you do 👍 have a great weekend fellas and likewise to you reading this, take it easy.😎

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks, you too!

[@marielynnbelval1240]

Horrible fishermen dont take responsibility for their fishing equipment. Seals and fishermen are both competing for same fish to eat. The fishermen probably deliberately rap the lines on them. Gross. Thank u for keeping watch on them...like family!!!!

[@jeunicerempto7082]

Boa tarde, q tristeza ver os bichinhos sofrendo. Parabéns pelo trabalho que vcs praticam. Q Deus abençoe a vida de vcs.

[@darshansrinivas6883]

Great job👏

[@loisfolk5492]

Great way to keep in shape. Exercise and rescue. 👏

[@sandy-quimsrus]

Just love what you guys do. Makes me wonder how our seals in Australia are travelling. Plan to check it out on my camping trip I'm leaving for in a few days.

[@mace8873]

Awesome job, and have a nice weekend, stay safe.:-)

[@shankygarg9196]

The 2nd pup was very angry or he might be trying to save his image before his girlfriend 👊. Great work as always 🙏.

[@carguy4658]

You would be snappy too if you had something causing such a painful injury you couldn't correct.

[@shankygarg9196]

@@carguy4658 No Doubt.😞 These poor seals are in pain bcz of human mistakes.

[@veronicacaon2354]

The sounds they make are so cute! But when they are angry it sounds like little roars.. :)

[@marshwetland3808]

I swear those cute sounds inspired the pig noises in Angry Birds.

[@kerielwatson3197]

They sound like sheep mixed with some bear or something lol

[@Apokalypse456]

@@kerielwatson3197 considering that bears and canines are among their closest relatives...

[@melanieking4357]

Unconditional love, aleviation of others suffering for that reason alone. Beautiful work OCN crew

[@karenduncan6004]

Poor puppies! Each of them needed help desperately. Thank you for giving them a chance, team!

[@ZedTubeGaming]

Great video as always guys, love watching these videos knowing that you've helped some beautiful seals. Such a shame this keeps happening to them, i hope the more people see these they will start to think about what gets thrown in rivers and seas!

[@lindas343]

Thanks guys you're wonderful angels. Yahuah bless each of you.

[@XYuneeX99]

It makes me feel so sad every time I see these deep cut wounds, made by these this materials...there must be tons of them in the ocean!...;-( It sometimes seems like fighting a never ending fight..and I am so, so grateful for every single one of these creatures you saved and you helped! Thank you again for your work!

[@dhirajsharma9582]

Nice work brother

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

How incredibly calm was that first one?? And so well spotted for the further hidden line. I felt so bad for the other two, such horrible injuries all because of the dreadful type fishing line used 😪 Thank you so much for what you do guys 😊

[@rafflesnh]

It's ironic that the natural curiosity of these marine animals makes them one of natures unwitting vacuum cleaners, albeit at some cost to themselves. Not sure that the guys at Ocean Conservation would like to be regarded as the dustmen though! ;-) Never tire of watching these amazing rescues. Many thanks to you all.

[@davidreichert434]

Seeing these poor animals with bad entanglements always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for saving them🖒

[@Mangasia1]

I love watching these everyday it really makes my day! (Even though they struggle to open the net every time and it’s frustrating to not see it open smoothly. But I guess it’s a security to avoid weak zippers and the seals not breaking out of it.)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our new nets are already in Namibia, we are just waiting for customs to be done :-)

[@Mangasia1]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Oh so Nice!! Can’t wait to see them in the next videos!!

[@Lealani565]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Good. I really wanted that for you guys.

[@anonymouscausewhynot]

@@OceanConservationNamibia that’s great to hear!

[@Vic-ct3tk]

What a mess we have made of this world, bless people who are trying to make a difference, God bless you for helping !

[@margaretmcquade5484]

Brilliant work again guys! You guys are amazing, thank you...😘...

[@PediculusPL]

Cape Cross seals are in the middle of way between wild animals like seals from Pelican Point and lining themselves in queues to rescuers when they come to remove entanglements from them.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We can't wait for that day to come :-)

[@bigred3966]

@@OceanConservationNamibia in 5yrs the seals will come to your truck and you guys will be sporting beer bellies! lol

[@earthkeepr7591]

Nice work! Persistence pays! I love the work ethic! You guys are awesome

[@romance3110]

It's horrifying that not a day goes by without a seal without trash. 😞😞😞 The animals' homes must be protected. Thanks for your work.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@user-gk9pd3wd2e]

Спасибо вам за вашу помощь. Вы лучшие парни.

[@stephaniekanoun4409]

Rescued just in time! 😊❤️

[@lyragwen1895]

What you do is wonderful. Thank you!!!!

[@ktinxx]

These poor, poor animals! The amount of marine litter they have to cope with, "for shame", indeed!! 😢 Great work, guys, as always! 👍👏

[@svetlana3272]

Excellent!!!

[@michaelbondick575]

Their lining up for service. All the seals you helped spread the word about your kindness. 🥴♥️🙏🏼❤️. It is amazing how gentle and calm some seals are after you all get the line off of them.

[@pjdilip]

Can watch these endlessly... great job guys

[@annatanski3255]

❤❤❤. All well behaved seals even with their suffering.

[@ElsieDreamWorld]

The first one looked easy, but it was really entangled, luckily no big damage, but the other two! Poor things, really those were cut deep. Thanks guys.

[@sharontaylor480]

The crew's patience is immeasurable ❤

[@tonyveloso2543]

Maravilhoso o trabalho que vocês fazem....gratidão parabéns. ..Brazilian..

[@katylee6688]

Thank you ♥️🙏🇧🇷

[@nerealonso78]

Good job thank you

[@wayneryan871]

Thank you both.👍👍❤🙏

[@betsykorbinyr330]

I am so glad they are wearing arm guards! That bite that Naude got looked painful!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It was!

[@Dinahyann]

God bless you! 🙏👏👏👏❤️

[@tubehound8]

Thank you. Are seals ticklish? Stay safe

[@jeanmullen]

Oh boy. Those seals have no idea what you have done for them. On their behalf. Thank you.

[@allanegleston4931]

still enjoy your working with these animals . thank u.

[@silverwishes6000]

God bless you for helping these seals some of those deep cuts brings tears to my eyes

[@lauralauren6432]

I love how You speak so reasuring and calm to them. It works on Any animal. The World THANKS YOU GOD GIVEN PEOPLE. Amazing. Greetings from Sweden