Tiny Baby Seal stuck in fishing net

This very small baby seal gave us sleepless nights. We spotted him first a few days ago. He had a big piece of green trawler net wrapped around his neck and mouth, but we could not get close to him. He would always hide in the middle of a group of seals and escape into the water, before Antoine and Naude from Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) were able to reach him. Once in the water, we have to wait for a while before they re-emerge on the beach. When we finally got to him, it took only a few moments to cut him loose from a potentially fatal entanglement. He had no signs of injury, but the net was heavy for him and would have slowed him down when hunting, and it would have become tighter and tighter from his movements and his natural growth.
Ghost fishing nets like this green trawler net are responsible for many of our seals' entanglements. Until legislation gets changed, we will encounter this situation over and over again. We will continue to patrol the beaches around Swakopmund and Walvis Bay and Pelican Point. 🦭
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[@drteddy2609]

This is like having the thrill of the hunt, but saving lives instead of killing it.

[@ocdholic]

I hope hunters would have this kind of epiphany 🙏👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That would be the best!

[@gilliancoupland3688]

I would love to do this,

[@EugeneBos]

Yeah it's so cool, if I would live near it I would do it as well for sure

[@davidg4026]

Yeah, hunters always say it's the thrill of the hunt/chase, but it's not... They just like to kill animals!

[@chimkennuggets5729]

“We spent two hours looking for him” *dedication*

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@rcane6842]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Any update if you guys have gotten in touch with a drone company? Or maybe someone who currently has a drone lying around their home. I wish we are on the same place as I have one here!

[@ccdailey214]

@@rcane6842 Thats a great idea! the group of seals seems so large - i bet hte drone would help spot them better.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

@@rcane6842 We are on it. It's not so easy, we need a permission to fly a drone in the area, and everything is on lock down. We can't afford to get into trouble with the government.

[@KatsCats2619]

@@OceanConservationNamibia would be good if you could as it may help you.😊

[@sharonlukey9763]

Love how Antoine talks to reassure the pups while Naude winces with compassion ..... so grateful you are there to help

[@Matt-iy2hk]

Man, Namibia would probably win all the Rugby World Cups if their best athletes weren't too busy saving seals!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha! Thank you very much!

[@carlajncarolina9012]

😂💪❤

[@Jarheadziak]

@@fft2020 rscist af xd

[@sprefamefa5034]

@@fft2020 this is their job wtf?!

[@drteddy2609]

@@fft2020 well you need to go back under that rock

[@ilovefabricandflowers8543]

Oh my, it looks like you both crawled through broken shells to get to him. Thank you for you and your team dedication.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our knees hurt so much right now!

[@crystalheart9]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Bless

[@IllyDragonfly]

Why do these seals sound like sheeps? I literally heard them saying 'Beeeeeeeh' XD

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Trying to look cool, I guess...

[@Love.RoslynnAria]

Haha i heard it too!! Had to rewind again to hear it properly 😂😂 maybe they are disguising haha

[@IllyDragonfly]

@@Love.RoslynnAria So basically my first impression, that these guys are like shepherd's dogs pushing a herd of sheeps in the right direction, was correct XD

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

@@IllyDragonfly Absolutely!

[@user-zj7cs2bc2i]

Only young ones sound like that 😉😊

[@roxiemorrell5145]

OMG! I was holding my breath on the third attempt! Well done for your tenacity . You saved him 💚

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@grahamsawyer831]

I also grew up with a Dad who taught me to respect and admire the animal kingdom; I still think this is one of the most important things in life! absolutely love these videos, you guys are proper legends and I wish you many more successful rescues. thank you

[@ignacejespers8201]

Antoine discovering his passion as reassuring seal dad

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha! Thanks, I am not doing this consciously!

[@ncc74656m]

"Yer alright baby, yer alright, it's ok." Echoes of Steve Irwin. Thank you for what you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@BB-gt1ht]

I know I heard him trying to comfort the deal and my face was like 🥺🥺🥺

[@batsonelectronics]

Steve Irwin, and awesome human taken from us way too early.

[@hylaherping9180]

Appreciate the dedication even while climbing on seashells to catch him

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Cherubi-chan]

And to think how many seals have used that sand as their litter box ^^;

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

@@Cherubi-chan We smell horrible when we are done for the day....

[@KatsCats2619]

@@OceanConservationNamibia but you keep doing it that's the main thing.great job.thank you for keep trying till you got the seal and got it free.bless you👌😊🇬🇧

[@MrMighty147]

Seriously. I thought they would at least get to crawl over sand, but that just looks like it hurts...

[@jonathanl2748]

You’re a great role model for your son.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@McGovernn]

Ocean Conservation Namibia evidently he appreciates you aswell by the stuff he says in video great to see

[@q1164]

He is learning so much, will continue the legends work 🙂.

[@kekti9436]

3rd time is the charm, that seal is a special boy, I can feel it.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:)

[@tomlyon6143]

Your determination gives me faith in everything.. no matter how bad things are, there's people like you still around today

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Pinkielover]

Hopefully people will still do this after we all die.. Pass this along ,,,let people know What’s really going on

[@bettinaerikaszucs7403]

I'd like to do something like this too

[@cynthusinfinite]

Yesssss!

[@tabby73]

Your determination and Dylan's excellent camera work makes this one of the best rescues you have posted! Thank you 🙏

[@lunesoleil7468]

wow! love how dedicated you guys are to keeping wildlife safe. such a beautiful message y’all are putting out.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@msmargiek48]

i never thought I would see someone crawling on broken seashells to sneak up on a seal. That was so crazy good. the fact that you couldn't catch him made you want to catch him all the more. Thank you for what you do. For some reason it brings me relief to know that there are people like you out there making a difference to our animals and world.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Glad we can help!

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

I think you need to consider a seal suit. At least for your head.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:)

[@gentlechaos5911]

@@OceanConservationNamibia yeah I was thinking that maybe for your snake crawling in the sand you should get tan jackets or something so you blend in better :D

[@Stampey2]

Man body with seal head....pretty creepy.

[@infamuscab6723]

John Smith nice name

[@bpdp379]

Ocean Conservation Namibia There is an elephant seal preserve near me and the biologists use a piece of plywood roughly cut into a seal shape to hide behind.

[@blase1856]

you are the perfect youtuber reads+answers comments, helping the enviroment, new vids every day

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Are we? Thank you very much!

[@humanbeing1675]

Perfect summary😉

[@kongarasrikiran7727]

@@OceanConservationNamibia yep

[@earthkeepr7591]

You have to love their persistence! “ it’s personal now”. Love it

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We did not sleep well the night before.

[@SocialLeader217]

Must be quite painful and uncomfy too crawl through all those sharp shells 😖. But at least you saved him, good job!

[@krasnamerah1926]

So it's clam shells, eh?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our knees are so sore right now!

[@ninam.6781]

@@OceanConservationNamibia You guys should wear some knee pads. I'll help you raise money for them by watching the ads.

[@LitoGeorge]

Reminds me of leopard crawl in the good old weermag. Great work guys. 👍

[@GetIsekaid]

Even IF I could volunteer I would be useless. I can't see SHIT in that huge pile of seals 😅 Impressive how you keep an eye on the right ones.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha! Thanks!

[@JameBlack]

I bet its easier to do in real life

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

@@JameBlack In real life, there are even more seals than the ones you see on camera. It is crazy out there!

[@JameBlack]

@@OceanConservationNamibia at least you dont stare at 6" display!

[@canadianroxy]

Contagious Gloom ~ I was thinking exactly the same thing lol... even when they are close to them, I don't see them until they circle or put a pointer at the specific one they are catching!

[@jkengland832]

Dylan is going to grow up to being a good cameraman, he shows everything that's happening and also keeps some safe distance

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

He was very anxious but he did good!

[@jkengland832]

@@OceanConservationNamibia yeah totally, seals are curious creatures, that may seem cute but are very dangerous but at least nothing happened because you guys are professionals :)

[@honeypani4523]

Спасибо за работу по спасению животных !

[@TaskForce_911]

WE SHOULD APPRECIATE THAT THEY ARE WORKING EVEN IN LOCKDOWN TIMES.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

That's right!

[@JanKowalski-un6kf]

Naude&Antonie: run into group of seals. Green-shirt friend: Shit, here we go again! Great work as always 💪

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@chillinwithdylan636]

👍👍👍 Sorry, I forgot to put one 👍 for Dylan. Awesome job not giving up on that seal!!! 👏👏👏 👊 👊 👊 ✌

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@ninomusic23]

You guys are incredible saving these seals :)) Thank you so much!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@kainoctis7724]

i absolutely love your commitment.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@RockyAle04]

OMG that fish net was so big, but fortunately you save him❤️ I’m very happy that this Channel is growing so fast💪🏻❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Treiswwrs]

Maravilhoso o mundo precisa de mais pessoas assim......abraço Deus é contigo....

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Obrigado!

[@Majestyc1968]

Really great Job !!! Did you ever hear that Naude looks a little bit like a very young Chuck Norris...? :-))) Everyone of you is a real great HERO !

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha, he just smiled, maybe blushed! Thank you!

[@user-qy5io4ke9e]

I've noticed it too! Both of the men are very handsome.

[@Minris1]

Brilliant! I loved the full story showing your grit abs determination! That water must be damn cold and you didn’t hesitate! You guys make my day. Xx

[@lukaszkubala]

Thank you for your patience on your Passion 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@panchojunior352]

I’m so happy to baby seal !! You guys are a great team!!👏🏻

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@amethefame8713]

You guys are such angels! I just got done yelling at my phone "get him, get him, get him!!" 😆

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha! Thank you very much!

[@vpd1453]

Tony out here giving free therapy to seals

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:) I am trying!

[@dcnunez100]

What you do is so admirable!!! Thank you ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@gamtngirl3655]

Thank you for those soothing, comforting words to the seal as you worked on him. I know he felt it.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Aiko2-26-9]

This video really showed a clearer picture of your work. You don't always have success. You spend much more time looking for injured seals and waiting for a good opportunity to help them than you do dramatically running them down and cutting the lines off. Thank you for what you do for all of us.

[@mishabortman9444]

The guys that catch the seals are also the guys that answer comments? P.s great work as always

[@GetIsekaid]

Yes

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes, OCN is only the three of us: Katja, Naude and Antoine.

[@mishabortman9444]

@@OceanConservationNamibia ok good to know ;)

[@mathgasm8484]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I bet catching seals is great exercise.

[@Damian-km6sk]

Keep up the good work guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Franklin5261]

I think it’s great that y’all are teaching the young man “ the ropes”. So he can carryon helping in the future. It’s so wonderful. Thank you 😊!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We just hope Dylan will not have to do any of that because the problem has stopped.

[@julieandrea318]

Your dedication is unbelievable! When you finally got him I had the biggest smile!

[@a350fsx7]

Ever thought about establishing a nature reserve area there? Would it be possible? Keep the great work up!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It is a national park...

[@andreacantarini7663]

Ocean Conservation Namibia it’s a shame there’s so much trash in the ocean

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

@@ayyappanchithambaram4575 It is already a nature reserve, but the seals get their entanglements from the Ocean. We are a busy harbour town, with a huge fishing industry. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do.

[@jdodger500]

You can’t try more than your hardest and you are trying your hardest

[@geoffwitt4227]

No it isn't a preserve even if they wanted it to be. Just 500 meters off shore I keep seeing fishing vessels. How many seals get caught in their nets each day?

[@tiktokcompilations952]

Yay I love this. So wholesome

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@tgxcxfgdg4280]

Hey do u watch rifty

[@karenwhaley8635]

Awesome rescue Love that you are so dedicated and caring while saving these entangled seals Thank you OCN 😊

[@gildaolsen2888]

In all, probably you spent more than 10 man-hours, if not more, and resources, to free this seal from the trawl net. Driving there several times, looking out, planning, crawling on shells and sand, running, getting wet, getting expose to bites, etc. It is so admirable and so non-selfish what you do and on top, you guys do it with extreme compassion. There is Karma and you will be rewarded a great deal!!! 🙏 🎩🎩 off!!!

[@Abelinoss]

2:10 wow i didn't know sheep also lived on the beach!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Right?!?

[@Love.RoslynnAria]

Haha especially at 2:26 ish? That random high pitch AHCKKK. 😂

[@510YOLO]

Let's get these guys to 200k subs ASAP!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes, please! Help us!

[@videowatcher4006]

I love it when these guys talk to the seals, "yes it's ok, it's ok". One day a seal will reply back, "thanks man, you saved me"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@obieobrien5883]

It’s beautiful how your children are learning and look like they are showing your passion!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

💙

[@linettelow]

Antoine has phenomenal netting skills, I was totally impressed! And it's true what he says - that Naude is very agile, especially with running over sharp rocks and between countless seals. Thank you OCN, you truly are saving the world one seal at a time. It all matters :)

[@julietamarcialvonputlitz3150]

Es maravilloso ver su labor altruista 🙏🙏🌹

[@mazpac]

An excellent rescue, you really pulled out all the stops to save this pup. Great job!

[@gucu]

I cannot tell how great it is to see this amidst the crisis we're in. Keep up the good work you guys are amazing

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We will!

[@NuraZen95]

2:09 I thought there are sheep over there 😂😂 Thank you for saving them ♡(`ω`)♡

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:))

[@ccdailey214]

Nice one Toni! I enjoy seeing more of the "hunt" - builds tension. Dylan is a great cameraman. Keep it the great work guys. I love this channel.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you so much!

[@nikkinicole5588]

I love watching the little boys shadow in the video when he got excited and would shack his arm and hand. And he did a great job videoing and catching all the drama. Thx you.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

He was actually very anxious because he hates to see animals in pain.

[@sirenlake590]

Your little son, Naude, is a good photographer/camera man!!! Good job! I loved seeing the seal experience freedom into the water!

[@Atticus3lack]

Massive well done guys!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@gregk9382]

Dedication pays off awesome guys 👍definitely one of my top 3 so far keep it up

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks! Will do!

[@eliseintheattic9697]

Now that's dedication. Over 8 hours just to save one pup. You're the best.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😊 Thank you, we appreciate it a lot 😊

[@weldat82]

One of the most satisfying thing is when they start to run freely after the rescue

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@TheWaffertful]

01:48 captain mc millan and lieutenant price on a peace mission this time

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:)

[@kirkpatterson6802]

Nice job!!!!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lorrainea4185]

Crawling with your forearms on broken shells must be painful. What you all put yourselves though to rescue these poor seals is inspiring. 🥰

[@bucc5207]

Don't know which I enjoy more, the uber-cute seal pups or listening to Tony talk to them. Great work guys!

[@belpylol9661]

you guys are amazing

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@kikspge4454]

Congratulations to you! where is this beach located? Again, congratulations to you, your videos are great!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much! We are in Namibia.

[@francine8302]

The end justifies the means, and in this case the means turned out to be determination and perseverance! Thank you for staying focused on the prize, freeing the little guy. Well done guys!!!

[@rofsjan]

The last sound this baby seal made on the video, was a sound of relief. The rescuers were relieved as well. Bless you, guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@malinoisyagami2199]

Great job

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@victorn7210]

Wow when they go in the water it looks like millions of fish splashing in a net

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Okay...

[@therezafragoso6496]

Three days hunting a little animal in a million. I feel glad seeing your happyness at the end of this beautiful journey.

[@sarahholt5575]

LOVE that little D is helping 🥰🥰and love hearing him talk, he’s obviously so kind and gentle like his daddy & the rest of the team!! JUST LOVE IT 🥰

[@leecullen7651]

I've said it before but cheers for what you do, take it easy fellas, greetings from UK.😎👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thanks 👍

[@frogerp898]

I cant imagine being the seal

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

:)

[@stevewilliams1290]

Finally a high five!!!! Keep up the Excellent work!!! Nothing but good vibes sent from the west coast of Canada!!!🖐

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you! Will do!

[@veveveverita521]

Thank you verry much, you are amazing. God bless you all. 😀😍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure.

[@Loepert_]

Do you get bit regularly....? I can imagine they dont get the concept of you saving them haha

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes, we do, it is part of the game...

[@user-ue2bs6zu4y]

Третья попытка,и мы его поймали,да да да, молодцы мужики,удрал и даже спасибо не сказал.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Большое спасибо!

[@user-ue2bs6zu4y]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Жалко,только что я не знаю иностранные языки,и не понимаю о чём вы говорите,мне приходится только догадываться,о чём говорите,примерно.

[@nicolab2075]

@@OceanConservationNamibia well now you're just showing off 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@randomperson11111123]

@@user-ue2bs6zu4y Насколько хороши автоперевод субтитров на KZbin? Они могут дать вам хоть какую-то идею. И да, я использовал Google Translate для этого.

[@LambieSamba]

So nice that Dylan was brought along! Good filming experience, teach your children well!

[@suearmstrong9597]

BRAVO BRAVO....Patience is a virtue. Way to go. HERO's. 🍃♥️🕊

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😊

[@hagan8345]

I love seeing no dislikes and 524 likes!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@yo-uk9bc]

What's the best thing when you are donig this?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

The little run towards the water is our reward for sure. Although, this little guy tried to bite Naude!

[@dav1dsm1th]

Great job guys (as always) - just commenting to keep the algorithm happy and pushing you to new subscribers.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

YYYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!! You guys ROCK!!! Thank for not giving up on this seal and saving him! Thank you Naude, Antoine and Dylan!!!!

[@Andrej_de_Serv]

How much seals have you saved in your lifetime?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Between 700 and 800. We are almost at 200 for this year alone.

[@Abelinoss]

Is this your paid job?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No, we are volunteers.

[@priyanshithakur15]

You guys are one of the few who are trying to conserve the nature. God bless you

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@keelyjohnston19]

Wow what a relief he must have felt getting that net of. Love u guys ♥️♥️♥️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

For sure! Thank you very much!

[@WillaHerrera]

That moment at 4:49 when you can share what that awesome feeling the pup must have when he is finally free from the grasp of those horrible nets. Much love your way guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@suethomson6013]

Well done so devoted. Thank you. Do not understand why there are 51 sad people who do not appreciate your efforts

[@stephanieyee9784]

Thank goodness you were finally able to catch this pup and relieve him of his huge entanglement. Great camera work, Dylan.

[@flowergrannyjanet]

thank you. Your dedication is awe inspiring

[@Nitka022]

Been watching sooo many videos with your rescues! Such a hard work! And dangerous! You have amazing tools for the job and you are so so fast! But day in and day out, hours upon hours sooo many seals and so many hooks, wires and nets and lines! Our oceans became sewers....it breaks my heart! How do you stay sane??...Thank you for your hard work and dedication...you are awesome and deserve all our support!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Each rescue is a victory but we sure would love our viewers to ban single use plastic and seafood from their life. So we know, there will be less and less entanglements.

[@seeitpickitbinit2510]

I went to the supermarket today and the person behind the counter started talking about your channel. I thought yeap, those guys are gonna really get some momentum and be successful. Thanks for every single seal that you save, it is sooo huge an achievement.💪💪💪😍😍😍😛😛😛🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Oh wow! Thank you very much!

[@annstuart3970]

Lovely to have Dylan following in your footsteps, with the voice that says be careful and a little worry coming through. Excellent.👣✋👀✂️💪👏🌟

[@perryedwards4746]

with people like you guys in the world, it makes humanity actually worth something... god bless you!