Tricky Seal Rescue

It’s frustrating to spot an entangled seal and lose track of it in a crowd of identical seals. That feeling of knowing there’s an entangled seal, but you just can’t see it. We fortunately managed to spot the seal again and conduct the rescue. Although the entanglement was in a bad spot, the seal remained calm and the rescue was completed sooner than expected.
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[@wardygrub]

If you’re a consumer - buy less plastic. If you’re a manufacturer- seek alternatives. If you’re a politician- make incentives for businesses to produce less plastic.

[@KeePenne]

❤

[@donnaezell2161]

Well said. This channel has definitely changed my purchasing and practices.

[@silkebohde-rath1130]

👍👍👍

[@Paka1918]

Fourth: Don't throw waste in the environment. Fifth: If you are a politician: Stop climate crap and realize waste removal from seas.

[@janesmith6513]

Naude said “open your mouth” and the seal did! If only my kids listened as well 😂

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

The poor thing was so cooperative! He remained very calm while you were helping him and even opened his mouth the moment you asked to. Thanks guys, for saving his life!💕🦭

[@nomebear]

It was as if the seal understands commands. Open your mouth! He opens his mouth.

[@mickeyTX.]

he was a good boy.. 💙🦭💦

[@sarahpettyYTSUX]

WOW!!! That Was a "Tricky Save" !!! Another Great Seal Save Done By Our Seal Saviors!!!

[@lindac6032]

It must be nerve-wracking when you work at the sharp end of the seal. Luckily he decided to cooperate even though he was angry. Nice teamwork, guys!👏

[@eileenentler8993]

Seeing those rocks always makes me nervous, but you are all adept at traversing them, sailing past and on to the entangled seal ... SO glad you got that horrible mess out of that poor boy's mouth -- now he can heal, and eat! Thanks, OCN HEROES 💙

[@michaelmcgrath7712]

Helmets wouldn't hurt

[@eileenentler8993]

@@michaelmcgrath7712 -- sometimes I think the rescuers should have leg and arm guards, cause every now and then the seal's sharp teeth get way too close to their arms and legs ... especially poor Tony -- he's definitely had HIS share of run-ins with feisty seals.

[@abqresident4461]

Fundraising is really going strong! Thanks to all of the LEGEND subs who have been part of the save, at least via fundraising. OCN HEROS would carry on without us but it's so much easier when we are helping. Those nets cost money and scissors aren't cheap either. :0) Love and hugs x1000 to all of you LEGEND subs from me in New Mexico USA.

[@clwbchbabycakes]

He was so cooperative he even opened his mouth on command!!! Such a good boy!!! 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@bkm2797]

Such a good sea puppy once you began saving his life. Excellent surgery and now he lives thanks to all of you! Thank you!❤️👍🙏🏻

[@nicklager1666]

Entanglement through the mouth area always mean extra caution from the rescuers. While rescues are normal for most of the time mouth means teeth and seals are not afraid too use the teeth if they have too.

[@Judep4237]

It’s a good thing that Denzil can run fast

[@alenahawke475]

The seal was extremely cooperative! Thank you once again OCN! You are Earth Angels!🦭🙏❤️🇺🇲🇳🇦

[@hendriklurse6518]

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

[@haggielady]

You have a good weekend too Hendrik.

[@hendriklurse6518]

@@haggielady thank you Lesley 😊

[@luciebrisson5881]

I really do think this seal understood you were there to help. He went calm when Naude started to cut the lines. Very thankful that Denzil saw him and was able to net him. Thank you OCN!

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Thank you so much for saving the innocent seals ,this one was very well behaved , patient God bless you all

[@ojoslindos2184]

Thank you so much to help all this beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Angels

[@elaborowiec3976]

Dziękujemy niezmiennie!!!!!!❤🇵🇱👋👍

[@geewill]

My Heroes!!! Great work by an Amazing team!! Thank you!! ❤❤❤❤ OCN!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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

[@user-lo3tg4ih3u]

God bless you all OCN crew for saving these lovely seals ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolleighton4579]

Poor seals rushing this way and that trying to escape the humans,if only they knew that these humans are there friends. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Snoball131]

God bless all of you. ♥️♥️♥️

[@jomojojo6603]

Naude: Open your mouth. Seal: OK. Tony: Move! Move! Move! Seals: NO!!!!!!!!

[@suek.5057]

He's so lucky you were there. Thank you, OCN angels. ❤

[@cathielamson4616]

You folks are amazing! Thank you for what you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim 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.

[@alishademmery3581]

Absolutely gorgeous protecting all animals from cruelty

[@paulmiller8886]

This one shows how respectful you are of that seals capacity to inflict damage..

[@marigeobrien]

Great job! He almost seemed to see that you were helping him. At least, he remained calm while you worked. All for the good. Well Done!

[@paddyjenkins8458]

Thank you OCN heroes that must have been unbelievable painful and stopping him from eating. A beautiful life saved❤ than you

[@DavidPerez-zs8im]

You all are amazing. Thank you so much. NYC one ❤ to you my GS

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim 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.

[@user-qx3li9ye1x]

Спасибо вам, вы -лучшие из людей💚💚💚💚💚

[@Jennifer-1010]

Brilliant rescue Naude Denzil Tony ,poor seal needed you all that day Thank goodness you were there⭐⭐🫶🫶😇😇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@fannycraddock99]

Great catch Denzil. All 3 working as one to release the poor seal who was such a good patient. Thanks.

[@stephanieb7311]

You guys are the best, Saviors. Always watching and enjoying from Western Pennsylvania USA.

[@grannybee]

He actually cooperated. After his rescue, he wanted to race you to the water. Another amazing rescue ❤

[@AidaSegundo-xq1ru]

Poor baby, he knew you were helping her, God bless your hearts and kindness

[@jaykb6587]

He might have been angry, but there haven't been many seals so cooperative! He's told to open his mouth...open it comes. Good going, seal! And good going, OCN!❤

[@posnrg2u327]

Thank you for saving that unfortunate young male seal from an awful entanglement. Looks like you found it early before a damage occurred to him physically. ❤❤❤

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

So glad all was successful. He appreciated you.

[@gardengnome132]

It hurt my heart to see such a terrible and debilitating entanglement. He surely could not have hunted for food. Thank you so much, Team OCN, for your dedication and unique experience to be able to save these beautiful lives.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@seikibrian8641]

With millions of seals, and the percentage who get entangled without ever being seen, the work of OCN barely makes any difference in real terms. But to each seal that is rescued, it makes all the difference in the world.

[@karenwhaley8635]

Excellent rescue team, now he can eat!! Thank you OCN 😊

[@nancyhammons3594]

That was a great rescue! "Open your mouth" and he did! How wonderful was that?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This seal was really cooperative 🙂

[@Kokeil39]

Was es alles für gefährliche Verstrickungen gibt, unglaublich. Ihr vom OCN habt aber immer eine Lösung im Köcher. 👍👍

[@Kat69nh]

Thank you for your service of rescuing. Very dangerous area glad no one was injured

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@Mcat7101]

I am sure the poor seal couldn't see or eat properly with that rope round his face. He must have been so uncomfortable just trying to survive😢. Thank you OCN - he definitely noticed what you did, even if he wasn't sure why.❤

[@msmuffet1]

I would guess that it makes the rescuer nervous to deal with entanglements involving the mouth, since it may mean a bite from an angry seal. Great job of being able to remove it fairly quickly. ❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes. During such rescues, we have to be more focused and attentive.

[@user-sx3ji7ne8n]

What a relief that must be for the seal to get that entanglement taken off! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@patriciawilson1836]

I LOVE it that they follow directions, now.😅😅 The word is out.

[@michael-jl7qv]

Getting him in the net went well, then figuring out where to get the line had to be done carefully near his eye, then he wanted to keep his mouth closed, until he realized he no longer wanted that ball of line in his mouth, and it was like him saying, here you go, it's all yours now, then out into the water he goes. Another great save👍👍

[@victormartins3520]

Well done .Thanks

[@thulekovish8188]

True pros can figure it out quickly. Thank you, team OCN, for a good job!

[@Katherine_Allen]

Well done, guys! Such good patient, too.

[@maxinemckercher9474]

That's amazing when the seal can understand English and opened it's mouth when you told it to!😅

[@zaz4667]

Awesome save! Seal went out to get dinner without eating rope!

[@lynngreene1993]

I have never seen a seal re-act to Naude's voice like that 😮 what an entanglement operation that was made SO much easier when the seal did as Naude asked......✋✋✋ great result 😊

[@lisaproustresearch]

What an amazing team effort Denzil is incredibly fast & with only 1 intent he netted the boy The amazing thing was that he collaborated and remained totally still while the cut was being done OVER HIS EYE !!! Incredible rescue Thank you OCN team !

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This seal was really cooperative 🙂

[@juanitabolster2483]

You are all SO brave, caring and amazing people. Outstanding human beings. Can anyone get them medals/recognition?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We do not need that, we just need to not be needed.

[@RL-RL]

Great job guys! The seal seemed to understand what you were doing, and was very calm considering the issue. Thankfully the seal "listened" and it was a sucess!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@KPWHU]

Good to hear Denzil increasing his speaking role, he'll have to up his appearance fee! 😆 That poor seal must have been so relieved to have all that string around his face removed.

[@raymondrak961]

Two things about the OCN crew - the work they do freeing seals from entanglements is 1st class but unfortunately their work might never end because there seems to be an endless number of entangled seals.

[@haggielady]

Thanks guys.

[@Yanquetino]

Always tricky to play hopscotch through the rocks!

[@christyliebel9500]

Denzil speaks!! Great rescue OCN Team!!

[@heathercraig526]

Great job guys..another one free to live his best life❤❤

[@WilliamHunterII]

Looked like he was coming for you on release, Denzil. Nice work, gang.

[@thomasglessner6067]

Thank you, noble men.

[@nancyshaw9604]

Noticed the Knee Pads right off. Good One

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@user-zp9gu4kn6y]

Awesome you all saved another life!!

[@equestrianrosie]

what a beautiful creature. seeing it cooperate so wonderfully is heartwarming

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@barbll000]

Thank you to the OCN team for all your dedicated hard work to save seals. Bless you all!!

[@derek-press]

that actually (difficult to see clearly) looks like telephone cable,great job guys!

[@isabelhm5783]

Magnifico trabajo chicos

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Cos strasznego tyle cierpienia 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😔

[@ScottWorthington]

Watch those fingers, fellas! Job well done.

[@gladysedgell2410]

Thank goodness he calmed down and opened his mouth when Naude asked him to. Great team work guys. Thank you for saving him.💙🦭🌊✂️

[@CrowPal]

Judging by the way those strands were holding their shape, it looked more like a tangle of thin, plastic-insulated wires to me. The seal's eye was quite red, so it looked like it was poking him in the eye. I'll bet he was glad to get rid of that!

[@theresehopkins1581]

You know seals communicate with each other..... the location for help is known....❤❤❤❤

[@verokrachia8764]

Bravo ! Got it...😊❤

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You OCN 💗💗

[@missnaomi613]

What a cooperative patient! Well done, everyone!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@jimboalogo]

VERY good job here friends. Very nice work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

👍

[@dittohead7044]

I’m glad for your sake he was calm. Nice job as always

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@saramedina9868]

La experiencia de ayudar a estas bellas criaturas es mucha ❤ gracias muchachos

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Esta es una habilidad que desearíamos no haber tenido que desarrollar nunca, pero lamentablemente ya tenemos mucha experiencia.

[@Nina-vc8mo]

Процедури у вас відповідальні і так добре що ви є займаєтеся допомогою природі дякую ❤

[@annecarter5181]

Brilliant!!!!

[@imilcebarca842]

Qué rescate más bonito. Ella estaba tranquila, se ha dejado ayudar y la habéis podido liberar. Buen trabajo 😊😊

[@ellenschneider7787]

Mr Seal at the end had to give Denzil a little chase just to show what it was like for him. Fair enough for him being so cooperative during the actual procedure-he took directions quite well. Well done all 🦭🌊💙

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke 💖

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Poor boy 😢. As if it has understood that you are there to help it. Complicated rescue. The seal ran after rescue in to the sea happy and free 🌊🦭💙. A thousand thanks, Team ✌❤💯❤.

[@brendacollins1240]

These poor animals don’t deserve this . Thanks lads definitely my heroes too 💜💜⭐️⭐️

[@lindalehr1551]

Wow, there definitely was moment when he understood and opened his mouth

[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

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

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

Ого!Какой .большой !❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍☝️👍

[@ninamarie8654]

Oh my gosh what a great rescue I was sitting here opening my mouth when you kept telling the seal to open his😂😂

[@mlight7402]

Impressive increase of finesse and teamwork.

[@michaelpowell4759]

You guys have all my respect and support. Great job. I really hope that theses guys will come to you guy's for help soon

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@robinmeade7573]

He was grunting "Thank you, thank you, but buzz off now!"

[@snowfirel7108]

bet that is a relief for him, good work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed 🙂

[@jenkelly4827]

Great work guys!

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Guys