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  • Опубліковано 30 кві 2021
  • This rescue is hard to watch. It happened in July 2020 and we have hesitated since whether we should share this rescue with the world or not. Most of our rescues are quick and easy, exciting and uplifting. The vast majority of entangled seals are released before they even know that they had been in severe trouble, without any major physical or emotional damage.
    This one was different. He was weak and did not have much time left. He should have been taken to a place with proper rehab facilities under veterinary guidance, which is not available anywhere in Namibia, or even been euthanized if all else fails. He had a piece of fishing line tightly wrapped around his mouth, it had caused so much swelling that you can barely see his nose. The rescuers from Ocean Conservation Namibia patiently assessed the situation before they started removing the fishing line. He relaxed after a while, he even seemed to be supportive, but the extraction must have been very painful for the animal. We hope he survived. We hope the salty seawater took the infection away, and that he found lots of fish close by to regain his strength.
    This video is hard to watch. We were there during the rescue and we can barely look at it.
    Seal rescue videos are more than just a daily feel good story. We have done many other rescues similar to this once, and we published this video after long internal discussions to serve as a reminder how much pain and injury human negligence is causing, and that we will never stop fighting for each individual seal, because they simply deserve better. 🦭
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  • @BellanGracie
    @BellanGracie 3 роки тому +2014

    Wow! As a physician who has dealt with and removed plenty of foreign objects from people, (but not seals), that was impressive! I'll be sure to show this to my veterinarian daughter, I know she'll be quite impressed, too. Thanks for showing us the uncut version, as people need to see the consequences of their actions. I always feel better about humanity and the world in general after watching your videos, and appreciate the service you provide those animals. I have to go make a donation to you now, because you're super stars! Thank you.

    • @breeze8363
      @breeze8363 3 роки тому +7

      @@christopheryarbrough6307 stop harassing

    • @eugenebdotson7363
      @eugenebdotson7363 3 роки тому +48

      Only humans would have been able to take that crap out of that poor animal ! All these situations are bad but this takes the cake it was the worst that I've seen they didn't go up I got to the point that they needed to call a veterinarian ! You couldn't just let the animal go ! PS, carry a couple of towels to keep the animals face out of the sand !

    • @billclark8241
      @billclark8241 3 роки тому +16

      Yes BellanGracie humanity is plentiful and it saved the 2020 election

    • @autodidact2499
      @autodidact2499 3 роки тому +48

      I share your feelings; these men are giving many people hope.

    • @autodidact2499
      @autodidact2499 3 роки тому +1

      @@billclark8241 Yeah, we elected a president who is too cowardly to stop the Zionists from slaughtering women and children in Gaza. One phone call from Sleepy Joe and the carnage would stop. Of course, the illegal evictions in East Jerusalem won't.

  • @anonymouscausewhynot
    @anonymouscausewhynot 3 роки тому +305

    This heart wrenching to watch. This poor seal didn’t deserve this.
    Edit: I’m saying this seal didn’t deserve to get cut by the fishing line.

  • @esterrios3998
    @esterrios3998 Рік тому +295

    The world does not realize how much we owe caring conservationists like you guys! Thanks from my heart!

    • @ArhipelagGoogla
      @ArhipelagGoogla Рік тому +4

      ​@justaguy2500Мир не понимает и еще одно - нельзя победить явление, если борешься только с его следствиями, но не с причиной.

  • @sueaveyard9399
    @sueaveyard9399 Рік тому +27

    That poor, poor puppy. Hearing him breathe like that broke my heart. Thank you guys so much for your patience and dedication to helping that beautiful seal.. God bless you all.

    • @karinschluter8401
      @karinschluter8401 Місяць тому +1

      Ihr seid die wahren Helden auf diesem Planeten danke für die Rettung dieser Tiere

  • @marymarlow3646
    @marymarlow3646 Рік тому +279

    My whole body was tense watching this. It’s horrific the suffering these poor things go through. Thank god you found him and got it off. You’re heroes!

    • @karadiberlino
      @karadiberlino Рік тому +4

      They are not „things“, they are living beings!

    • @marys8861
      @marys8861 Рік тому +7

      Mine was too, you can feel the poor babies pain! 😢 I hope he survived.

    • @edda682
      @edda682 11 місяців тому +7

      Just stop.@@karadiberlino

    • @gailhoover9263
      @gailhoover9263 11 місяців тому +3

      @@karadiberlinoLike I'm sure you've never said "you poor thing" to anything living ever before in your life.

    • @inquisite472
      @inquisite472 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@marys8861he is a poor thing->an expression we make to living souls whl suffer even to humans so let talk

  • @nomebear
    @nomebear 3 роки тому +213

    The seal was weak. I hope that he makes it. Thank you men, women, and benefactors of Ocean Conservation Namibia.

    • @CoilCode
      @CoilCode 3 роки тому +10

      @EPloar Div Yep doesn't look like he has much of shot unfortunately but he definitely has more with the line off!

    • @pilaracevedo2078
      @pilaracevedo2078 3 роки тому +16

      If he doesn't make it, he'll have his last days in peace and with lot less pain

    • @user-eu8iy4mb2k
      @user-eu8iy4mb2k 2 місяці тому +1

      I’m trying so hard to help you guys from USA!

  • @gailnix5462
    @gailnix5462 Рік тому +50

    Hopefully the salt water will heal this little one. I don’t think he would have lasted much longer,without your help. Thank you 🙏 🍀♥️

  • @akshaykumarnalatawad8185
    @akshaykumarnalatawad8185 Рік тому +16

    This channel shows us that there are humans out there in the world who are doing aspiring and selfless things.

  • @johnnyhollis9977
    @johnnyhollis9977 3 роки тому +196

    He must have felt so much relief after the removal. I think by the end he was pretty much resigned to accepting your help. Great job guys!

    • @Bryan-Hensley
      @Bryan-Hensley 3 роки тому +14

      Unlikely he felt any immediate relief. It would take a while for that to be pain free

    • @junbh2
      @junbh2 3 роки тому +36

      @@Bryan-Hensley Yes, I think he just gave up because he was weak and didn't have enough energy to fight very much. I worry he might be too weak to hunt and recover, but at least he has a chance now.

    • @trishengard8388
      @trishengard8388 3 роки тому +16

      @@junbh2 going to hurt to eat, worries me. Hopefully saltwater will start helping immediately 🙏🙏😢😢💙💙

    • @MrAlex77456
      @MrAlex77456 3 роки тому +6

      His upper jaw is torn apart. Due to infection which undoubtedly spread, everything hurts and is numb at the same time. It will take a long time

    • @kirin1230
      @kirin1230 3 роки тому +5

      @@Bryan-Hensley I think there would have been immediately relief. The line no longer digging into the bone would have been a massive relief.

  • @armpitfuzz
    @armpitfuzz 3 роки тому +470

    That has got to be the worst one I have watched, I can't begin to imagine how much pain he had to be in.
    I'm so grateful these fabulous men didn't give up on him..... Fingers crossed he gets better.

    • @chrismccartney8668
      @chrismccartney8668 3 роки тому +11

      You need vets to assists with injuries like this..

    • @flyinggoat3461
      @flyinggoat3461 3 роки тому +18

      @@chrismccartney8668 Well yes, they actually mentioned that in the video, but there are no such facilities where they are

    • @tarantulady8565
      @tarantulady8565 3 роки тому +15

      I wish they had some injectable long lasting (2 week) antibiotics they could administer on the go for wounds like this. They wouldn’t need it often, but in cases like this, it’ll likely save the seal. I have little hope for this dude if the infection is already in the bone. Otherwise, maybe he’ll make it with constant salt water washing it.😢 The chance is sepsis is high, too.

    • @Tierone1337
      @Tierone1337 3 роки тому

      He died according to the reports

    • @esqueue
      @esqueue 3 роки тому +14

      @@Tierone1337 I'm pretty sure that it wouldn't survive but I'm still calling BS on this comment.

  • @snookyrichards9519
    @snookyrichards9519 Рік тому +146

    I have a new nickname for you guys; "The Seal Whisperers" You are so patient,and talk to them so well. Terrific job guys.

  • @justjan147
    @justjan147 Рік тому +64

    This comment comes 1 year and 9 months (roughly) since the video was posted. This was an amazing rescue and intervention. You all worked beautifully as a team, no egos as it's all about the seals. Thank you so much for all that you do on and off camera.
    I can't imagine having that kind of injury and having then to live in salt water. The pain must be excruciating. All caused by us...shameful that we've trashed their living environment. We must do better. Thank you for bringing attention to these issues! God bless you all. 😊❤️🌻🙏🏻

  • @trustfire
    @trustfire 3 роки тому +350

    Can you even imagine having that in your mouth and you can't remove it. Amazing job.

    • @MegaTriumph1
      @MegaTriumph1 3 роки тому +22

      Some serious skills being displayed. Amazing indeed.

    • @cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647
      @cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 3 роки тому +8

      I've seen my dad help remove a few fish hooks from kids when someone would ask him for help they would come to visit us with crying and screaming kids, this was before we had a clinic even when we did they would ask my dad he even took out my little sister's stitches we had to use the military hospital in Anniston a long drive to remove them nope he did them with himself and mom of course and peroxide again before a town clinic

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer 3 роки тому +187

    Considering how extensive the damage was, the seal was very cooperative. Poor thing 😔
    Appreciated the empathy you showed by giving reassurance as you spoke gently to the seal ✨🦭✨💛

    • @clwbchbabycakes
      @clwbchbabycakes 3 роки тому +11

      And we saw the seal's response. It was beautiful to see him cooperating with his rescue. He opened his mouth and played still.

    • @marydurham5976
      @marydurham5976 3 роки тому +11

      Yep... That's Our Tony!!!💖😍🤗... Always Sooo Reassuring, Calming, and Kind Spoken to the Sea Puppies!!!💖😍🤗😉... You'd Swear they understand his every Warm Word!!!💖😍🤗....
      May God Bless The Entire OCN Rescue Team!!!💖... You Guys Are All Sooo AMAZINGLY AWESOME!!!💖😃😍🤗😙😉...
      EVERYONE PLEASE PRAY THIS PRECIOUS SWEETHEART MADE A FULL RECOVERY!!!💖😃😍🤗😙😉

    • @hendriklurse6518
      @hendriklurse6518 3 роки тому +3

      Aloha 🙋🏻😊

    • @ramblynrocketeer
      @ramblynrocketeer 3 роки тому +3

      @@hendriklurse6518 How are you?

    • @hendriklurse6518
      @hendriklurse6518 3 роки тому +3

      @@ramblynrocketeer I'm fine thanks 😊 and how are you?

  • @lmae989
    @lmae989 Рік тому +10

    And to add - I could tell they the entire deal team was effected by this rescue. It hurt everyone’s heart. Heal pup and thrive. Hugs to all for your humanitarian work. You all make a difference.

  • @lrwerewolf
    @lrwerewolf Рік тому +27

    Please don't hesitate to share these more challenging rescues. It's important for people to see not just the best and brightest but those days you guys are as emotionally wounded as the puppies are physically wounded. Education isn't always pretty -- sometimes exposing the stark reality is the only way to fully educate on the scope of things.
    Thank you for deciding to post this and share this, as well as share your own emotional reactions to seeing this.

  • @lisasnyder6291
    @lisasnyder6291 3 роки тому +297

    This was brutal to watch. I can’t imagine how it must have felt having to decide the best way to remove it. Bless you all for your commitment to these rescues.

    • @vivienneoneill5400
      @vivienneoneill5400 3 місяці тому

      Yes yes bless you all.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Groundhog27
    @Groundhog27 3 роки тому +164

    Poor seal . Thankfully you found him just in time . He was so skinny from not eating . That was a horrible wound .

  • @cydkriletich6538
    @cydkriletich6538 Рік тому +30

    So intense and heartbreaking that these creatures suffer from humankind’s stupidity and selfishness. Thank goodness there are folks like you guys who work so hard to help. You gave this seal the only chance he has to live. I hope his natural environment will help him to heal. Thank you, gentlemen, for all you do. You give me hope in humankind after all. ❤

  • @conitorres9774
    @conitorres9774 Рік тому +39

    Gosh, the poor seal could barely breathe. You guys are wonderful angels to help these animals. Talking so gently, and with such compassion, (sometimes makes me want to be a seal 😂). Thank you and bless you for all your great work.

  • @humbladybug70
    @humbladybug70 2 роки тому +105

    That was absolutely brutal. That poor animal must have been in incredible pain. I can't say it enough... Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your care and love for these animals.

  • @bsalny
    @bsalny 3 роки тому +73

    I literally teared up when I saw how bad this little one was suffering. The person who left this in the water should have this done to then so they really understand what harm they are doing. I love you guys.

    • @judithmcbride4023
      @judithmcbride4023 3 роки тому +6

      I too, had tears in my eyes. GOD BLESS All of you!!! He was so weak after the release. I PRAY he was able to heal!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @tonietteh2015
    @tonietteh2015 Рік тому +19

    You all are amazing, how hard you worked to save this seal ❤❤❤❤
    I know many others might have given up when they realized his had an entanglement inside his mouth yet I was so happy to see none of you gave up 😊
    Thank you for taking the time to try and help him have a chance to feed and heal ❤❤❤❤

  • @carleenmiller6462
    @carleenmiller6462 Рік тому +36

    Aloha, “Ok, now open your mouth buddy, open your mouth, please open your mouth! “ wow, that was truly a testament to your caring for these wonderful creatures. We really need to see this uncut version more often so we can see just how much can be involved in doing this job and just how much damage and the suffering these majestic creatures endure due to our laziness, neglect and stupidity! And then getting the necessary “sea crop” from the ocean to start the cleaning, medication and healing the horrific wound. Thank you for doing this for us all! Aloha from Hana! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋

  • @Cricketkage
    @Cricketkage 3 роки тому +53

    Oh that poor darling.... No animal deserves that. I love how gently and soothingly you all speak to the seals, they know you mean no harm. You’re all incredible people 🤍

  • @generalbroadhead1760
    @generalbroadhead1760 3 роки тому +29

    Really pray this guy has a full recovery

  • @drferry
    @drferry Рік тому +5

    I watched this again a year later, and it was still awful. Congratulations for sticking with it until the seal was freed of that entanglement. You guys have learned a lot since then, and you carry a sophisticated tool set with you. We all need to keep learning.

  • @cheechee5378
    @cheechee5378 3 роки тому +134

    i must say i cried very hard, but most thankful you all were there to help this seal.. I thank you all sooo much. Thank you all ever so much..

    • @gloriab357
      @gloriab357 3 роки тому +5

      I agree. I was talking out loud to my computer in the hope that the guys would be able to free the seal of all the entanglements. I was kind of wishing there was something more they could do, medically, but I understand what they did was by far the most important thing.

    • @cheechee5378
      @cheechee5378 3 роки тому +1

      @@gloriab357 Hello Gloria :) thank you for your kind words. Please take care :)

    • @cordie2987
      @cordie2987 3 роки тому

      It is harder not to cry, isn't it. That was so pitiful. So thankful for the rescuers.

    • @cheechee5378
      @cheechee5378 3 роки тому

      @@cordie2987 Hello Cordie, Thank you soo much for your compassion and kind words. :) Have a most wonderful day. ty

  • @katpolo260
    @katpolo260 3 роки тому +269

    This is the most stressful rescue I watched from OCN. Great job for the team. Thank you for your long patience and effort to free this puppy :)

    • @zizouachoukri2285
      @zizouachoukri2285 3 роки тому +3

      🇩🇿

    • @phantasticdrago230
      @phantasticdrago230 3 роки тому +23

      I was tensing up so much throughout, especially when they were trying to get the knot out.

    • @michaeloconnor6047
      @michaeloconnor6047 3 роки тому +21

      I agree Kay, very stressful to watch.
      These guys are Earth Hero’s 🙏

  • @bernicedoner328
    @bernicedoner328 Рік тому +28

    Please understand that you as rescuers are undergoing trauma as well. You also need healing after such difficult work. You need help too! 😢 I’m in tears.

  • @abhrajitabhattacharya5332
    @abhrajitabhattacharya5332 Рік тому +6

    Oh my God!!
    What an effort!!
    And can't even think about the pain the poor animal is enduring....
    Thank you so much.
    The world is a beautiful place because people like you are still in it....

  • @thecrow3975
    @thecrow3975 3 роки тому +219

    To show uncut versions is to show the reality of your work and the damage we cause to these poor seals due to neglegence and carelessness. Long live OCN!

    • @SP_3333
      @SP_3333 2 роки тому

      This poor animal needed a vet actually.
      Horrifying.

  • @pardiss
    @pardiss 3 роки тому +16

    I hope the seal gets over the infection. that was an epic rescue.

  • @mickeyTX.
    @mickeyTX. Рік тому +6

    Poor Baby.. ❤️ your patience and dedication are heavenly.. thank you.. REMIND BOATER AND FISHERMAN.. Our oceans are not garbage cans.. !!

  • @tippycanoe6121
    @tippycanoe6121 Рік тому +4

    This is one of the most intense, nail biting, edge of my seat videos I've seen on this channel. I love that the seal knew you were helping. Great job!

  • @lindac6032
    @lindac6032 3 роки тому +113

    So hard to watch. 😞😢 Thank you so much to Naude, Antoine and Denzil for your compassion during this rescue. ❤ The seal has a chance to survive because of your refusal to give up. Heroes! 😇
    (Since this rescue last year, have you seen him again?)🦭

  • @chrisnotap
    @chrisnotap 3 роки тому +342

    Problem solving on the go! What a fascinating video to watch from start to finish. Great job!

    • @Rebnirak187
      @Rebnirak187 3 роки тому +4

      I skipped a bit... Hard to watch..

    • @Brembelia
      @Brembelia 3 роки тому +3

      Great job from the standpoint that they were finally able to dislodge the line, but this was really frustrating to watch. None of these people give the appearance of any kind of training or veterinary knowledge. They also need a kit of specialized equipment, like a silicon padded oral retractor, an LED battery operated snake light, specialized hooks to get under tightly wrapped line, a fast acting topical to address infection (like a 10% iodine &saline solution,) and a thin mat (like a computer mouse pad) large enough to keep the seal from sinking and suffocating in the sand and to keep the sand from filling the seal's nostrils and mouth. Also, there should be some kind of training for these rescuers. Even though their hearts are in the right place, they really don't know what they are doing. The man who was trying to hook the line was terrified and kept backing off, and had no idea how to approach the problem. They should sew up toy seal, gather up some specialized equipment, and practice some different scenarios instead of the whole thing being OJT (on the job training). That poor seal should have been back in the water in under three minutes.

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap 3 роки тому +10

      @@Brembelia I get what you're saying but this is an "on the job training" type of job. Where would you go for training for this? People would probably come to them for training!! A vet would not have the time for this. The end result is they got the job done with limited tools but with hearts of gold.

    • @hydroxyl5130
      @hydroxyl5130 3 роки тому +7

      @@Brembelia i agree with a lot of points you've made, however, if they didn't try the way they did the seal was a goner. They don't always anticipate things this complex or severe, either. They prefer to help animals long before its this bad

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 роки тому +5

      Could you get a hard plastic funnel to place in it's mouth to keep it opened? Wonderful job saving these animals from our own kind. Thank you all.

  • @ishp2
    @ishp2 Рік тому +6

    Huge shout pout from the USA 🇺🇸 👏 to these wonderful men
    Friendly reminder, pls try not to skip the ads...it helps them monetize their hard work to save these cute creatures!

  • @jenniferjohnson1627
    @jenniferjohnson1627 Рік тому +14

    Omg I couldn't work out what was going on or where they were cutting, poor seal. Those guys just seem to remain so focused, thank goodness they are. Unbelievable people. Bless them. Thank you for helping all the seals. I want to know how they don't hate fishermen and their poxy nets

  • @lacertabilineata9337
    @lacertabilineata9337 3 роки тому +50

    This seal was already very emacinated. Heartbreaking! But for sure it felt a big relief after you removed this horrible entanglement on it´s snout and I hope it will survive and heal up. Thank you so much for this rescue, you are real heroes!

    • @user-pe5ox7zz3f
      @user-pe5ox7zz3f 3 роки тому

      Они ручные,под наблюдением

  • @bh5숨결
    @bh5숨결 3 роки тому +128

    I'm so so sorry for the pain you went through, Seal. One of the most difficult and heart-wrenching rescues.... I really really hope the seal survived. Very well done, OCN!

  • @valeriecontreras1333
    @valeriecontreras1333 Рік тому +21

    Fantastic team work hats off to all of you guys

  • @lesliesmith53
    @lesliesmith53 Рік тому +32

    Excellent job! You guys are awesome. Thank you for all you do.❤

  • @Nakul__Sanatani
    @Nakul__Sanatani 3 роки тому +81

    Don't even know from how much time this entanglement stuck in innocent's mouths ....sorry brothers but i can even watch this fully as i got too much emotional ....lots of thanks for saving this innocent life before its too late ....🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @autodidact2499
      @autodidact2499 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, these rescues are very emotional for me, too.

    • @Nakul__Sanatani
      @Nakul__Sanatani 3 роки тому

      @@autodidact2499 right brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @mymobile5014
    @mymobile5014 2 роки тому +203

    I am so glad you posted this. Your work is not just snapshots of excitement to lull people into thinking that what you do is quick and easy. What you do is tiring and difficult, and highlights the danger humans put wildlife into. This is a necessary video, and tbh I think you have a duty to show videos like this. Some things in life are difficult, but necessary.

    • @susanstarling7543
      @susanstarling7543 Рік тому +17

      The kindness and patience you show these hurting animals is so unbelievable.There will be a special place in heaven for all of you.

    • @margiemayhew5214
      @margiemayhew5214 Рік тому +7

      You guys are doing a wonderful job of saving these seals. Thank you for sharing the videos so that we can appreciate all of your efforts!

    • @StanleyTelega
      @StanleyTelega Рік тому +3

      How can the public at large help? Is there equipment we can supply or money we can give your organization. Ways to catch people who do this to the seals and give them some of the same treatment they have given these poor seals?

  • @cdmanor777
    @cdmanor777 Рік тому +4

    WOW! That last one was a tough one. Thank you guys for the work you are doing to save the seals.

    • @montserratbadies9249
      @montserratbadies9249 9 місяців тому

      Con que cariño tratais a les focas sois fabulósos y el esfuerzo que haceis para poder sacarles todó.
      Parece mentida que no sean conscients las persones que tiran de tanta por queria en el mar.

  • @cathyorlowski1951
    @cathyorlowski1951 Рік тому +6

    Watching this makes me want to cry. He is in sooo much pain. Praying he makes a full recovery from this. I always pick up loose fishing line and rope when found at lakes and the Gulf.
    Thank You for caring and helping these innocent creatures
    From Texas

  • @Scupperjack
    @Scupperjack 3 роки тому +36

    Absolutely horrific example of the harm caused to these hapless creatures. Thank you so much OCN for your determination, persistence, and the care you show.

  • @kerrydagge4397
    @kerrydagge4397 3 роки тому +17

    I was crying for the poor little guy.
    Naude, Antoine and Denzel, you are the most incredible people I know.
    Heroes, every one of you.

  • @Meriale46
    @Meriale46 Рік тому +2

    That was excruciating to watch. To see that poor baby struggling to breathe through his swollen snout and the infection must have been horrible. The beauty of this is that you saved him from a slow and painful death. God bless the meek and those who care for them. You're heros of nature.

  • @UtahDarkHorse
    @UtahDarkHorse Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your patience, perseverance and compassion, and for not giving up on that poor seal. There's a special place in heaven for people like you.

  • @patriciakunz1198
    @patriciakunz1198 3 роки тому +68

    Oh my goodness - Gentlemen you are all incredible. I hope the seal has/had as much fight in him to live on as you all fought for the seal's life.
    Cried salty tears. We have to keep trying. Thank you for doing this for all of us - people and animals alike.

  • @kalayne6713
    @kalayne6713 2 роки тому +45

    You are so kind. Considering some cultures don't even recognise that animals feel pain, your thoughtfulness and reassurance to a 'dumb' animal is humbling. Thank you, my new heroes.

    • @Paka1918
      @Paka1918 Рік тому +3

      Right.
      Mostly religious culture didn't that. They think only human is worth and can feel.

  • @CMarie-bx7ty
    @CMarie-bx7ty Рік тому +3

    That was so sad. Poor puppie. He was having a hard time breathing. The pain must have been excruciating. Thank you for helping him. I'm sure that he will be okay, the salt water works miracles!

  • @heidrunbusch677
    @heidrunbusch677 Рік тому +6

    Das war wirklich Präzisionsarbeit mit einfachsten Mitteln, vielen Dank für euren Einsatz und euren Mut. Bitte nicht aufgeben 🙏🥰👏

  • @Juliozz3
    @Juliozz3 3 роки тому +70

    I cannot even begin to imagine how much that seal was suffering. I hope he makes a good recovery! Thank you for helping him!

  • @vg6584
    @vg6584 3 роки тому +71

    OH, BOYS..... YOU ARE DOING SUCH IMPORTANT JOB... VIOLETA- , THANK YOU !!!!

  • @frankmackey2419
    @frankmackey2419 Рік тому +18

    Just friggin unreal...your devotion , teamwork and determination to give these animals the best possible chance of recuperating and living a seals life is outstanding. I'm just blown away. With watery eyes.

  • @MotherLove26
    @MotherLove26 Рік тому +7

    Amazing job for a difficult extraction! 👏 You didn't give up. Your care for the seals is committed & commendable 🥇Thank you for your dedication & hard work.

  • @joanneberg8093
    @joanneberg8093 Рік тому +2

    Someone who's worked cardiology and in the OR for 26 years, the work you are doing under these conditions is amazing to me. I'm so glad that there are people out there doing this work and succeeding in the rescues is outstanding. Thank you so much for all you do.

  • @ladybug91969
    @ladybug91969 3 роки тому +42

    I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU NAUDE, DENZIL AND ANTOINE! I can only image how traumatic that rescue was for you all. It was heart wrenching to watch. 💔😢
    Dear God please comfort and heal your precious seal. You are all amazing
    🦭🙏❤️♻️

  •  3 роки тому +25

    🇧🇷this was really hard to watch and you did the best boys , thank you for give him a chance to live. You are my heroes 🇧🇷

  • @fester73666
    @fester73666 Рік тому +3

    Rewatched this and it's still horrific to see, well done guys for being so professional and caring to that very injured seal.

  • @kathleenhelmstedt1050
    @kathleenhelmstedt1050 Рік тому +10

    It is wonderful to see what these wonderful people are doing congratulations

  • @Jessica_Szoke
    @Jessica_Szoke 3 роки тому +84

    His skinniness, lack of good running form, and slowness once he was released was very telling. Thank you for showing this and for all the good work you do.

  • @karinpropheter2581
    @karinpropheter2581 3 роки тому +15

    That was o e of the saddest rescues today , thank you for being g gentle and caring

  • @assiyaissatayeva7880
    @assiyaissatayeva7880 Рік тому +11

    Какой сложный, напряжённый случай. Не перестаю восхищаться вами. Вы для меня герои. Спасибо.

    • @ferrioni9871
      @ferrioni9871 Рік тому

      All I wanted to do is cry and ask for forgiveness to the seal.
      Tank you héroes.

    • @user-gr5ft6pc3b
      @user-gr5ft6pc3b Місяць тому

      Да, несчастный тюлень был на грани.. Спасибо команде за эту спасенную жизнь!

  • @Nakamichi_Service_UK
    @Nakamichi_Service_UK Рік тому +4

    What a fantastic effort guys. Another seal with a future 👏🏻

  • @ColdToesNow
    @ColdToesNow 3 роки тому +43

    I could feel your frustration and helplessness with this rescue. I'm hoping that someday there will be medical assistance available for those that are badly injured.

  • @nicklager1666
    @nicklager1666 3 роки тому +45

    I think its important that you have these tough rescues to go through to learn more and more how to deal with any situation that occurs. I mean all of us here wants no entanglements at all of course but we are not there yet. And the next best thing for me is a super team which we have in OCN.

    • @hendriklurse6518
      @hendriklurse6518 3 роки тому +6

      They are true heroes and a great inspiration for us all ❤️

  • @WkdWnch007
    @WkdWnch007 Рік тому +2

    You want so badly for them to understand and just open but the pain and fear (distrust) is too strong. So wonderful the operation was a success and no one was injured. Hopefully the seal will be able to quickly gain back the much needed weight. Well done OCN!!! ❤

  • @brianreichert1762
    @brianreichert1762 Рік тому +3

    My heart goes out to all these animals and there rescuers! Thank you.

  • @Vanessa_Simone_In_Toronto
    @Vanessa_Simone_In_Toronto 3 роки тому +81

    My heart is breaking for them. Such unnecessary suffering at our hands and so few prepared to do anything to put an end to it.

    • @nothanksmate
      @nothanksmate 3 роки тому

      @Projekt Kobra Sure......it not my fault. Let someone else deal with it.

  • @tonymcquarrie908
    @tonymcquarrie908 3 роки тому +41

    Wow. I didn’t know I could hold my breath for 14 minutes 👍🇨🇦intense

  • @janetmartin1904
    @janetmartin1904 Рік тому +2

    Awesome job. That looked so painful for that poor pupper. Thankfully you guys were able to remove it. You ROCK 💓

  • @lynettedeschenes6206
    @lynettedeschenes6206 Рік тому +1

    To be honest just you & your team is all they're hearts can handle, you are quick and non-invasive YOU are keeping that seal alive, love you so much❤️‍🔥

  • @orionshadow7
    @orionshadow7 3 роки тому +6

    When the vid came up I was like "15 minutes, what the heck? Are they gonna be talking the whole time?" Then i saw how bad it was & felt "Oh Lord, take all the time you need." You guys are awesome.

  • @FnLn55
    @FnLn55 3 роки тому +42

    That was difficult - and epic rescue that the world needs to see - very proud of OCN teamwork!

  • @dinaelsherbiny1727
    @dinaelsherbiny1727 Рік тому +8

    Impressive as usual but you have such awesome teamwork with superb communication. Thank you 🙏

  • @starrr_dust
    @starrr_dust Рік тому +3

    That was really hard to watch. Kudos to you guys for staying calm and seeing it through. I hope he heals. Thank you for such diligent and concerned efforts. I hope you know how much it means to all of us that you are there! Blessings.

  • @asogassawara
    @asogassawara 3 роки тому +22

    Tony: "He knows" :) I really believe that the seal completely understood what were you doing, guys! Well done!

  • @ashnkksmom2264
    @ashnkksmom2264 3 роки тому +218

    I’m so happy you did post it I wish we could put this in the news for everyone to see what their laziness is causing to these precious animals. You guys are doing amazing work in rescuing these poor seals. What you are doing is saving seal from certain death I wanted you to know that by removing the line and opening up the wound will allow it to heal and in the future if you see this again getting as much pus out as you can will also help them heal quickly

    • @OceanConservationNamibia
      @OceanConservationNamibia  3 роки тому +23

      Thank you! 🙏

    • @ritaschultz6859
      @ritaschultz6859 2 роки тому +17

      This pup could have used
      Topical pain relief of some kind , spray or something
      There is a freeze spray pain
      Relief , please try it when you run into this horrible
      Condtion
      Thank God for you guys your amazing

    • @patriciamcclain7601
      @patriciamcclain7601 2 роки тому +10

      Not just the seals, but any predator that would go for them (sharks, orca's, etc.).

    • @penhaluiza5454
      @penhaluiza5454 2 роки тому +8

      Obrigada por vcs cuidar das focas parabéns

    • @selvaparker2100
      @selvaparker2100 2 роки тому +7

      Y una inyección de antibíotico , que tal? Para casos como este que llegaba al hueso. 😥
      Gracias por la ayuda a estos indefensos animales . 👏👏

  • @brcastillo1844
    @brcastillo1844 Рік тому +1

    Antoine your group are "pure, kindly and radiant" souls, God bless you all and your hard and necessary work!

  • @velmasuemcclain6081
    @velmasuemcclain6081 Рік тому +1

    That was a major operation. You guys did a great job! The poor thing suffered but you saved his life. You are so wonderful.

  • @SANITIZEDINC
    @SANITIZEDINC 3 роки тому +35

    Denzil is so good at being strong and gentle at the same time.

    • @JasperStoneChroniclesIIAngiboo
      @JasperStoneChroniclesIIAngiboo 3 роки тому

      @SANITIZED, INC
      gentle??? I'm always on the edge of my seat thinking he's about to asphyxiate the poor things.

    • @markh9207
      @markh9207 3 роки тому +2

      @@JasperStoneChroniclesIIAngiboo His job is to secure the seal so the entanglement can be removed in the safest manner. Immobilizing the seal prevents it from further injuring itself during the mission. If Denzil was applying too much pressure I'm positive the seal would not relax and stay calm as it was in the video. It would be fighting for its life to get free. I hope you all have made a contribution to OCN to help them continue their work. I think Leatherman needs to sponsor OCN, they are getting so much product promotion and extreme field testing for free. I even purchased a pair of Raptor shears after watching these videos!

    • @JasperStoneChroniclesIIAngiboo
      @JasperStoneChroniclesIIAngiboo 3 роки тому

      @@markh9207
      I think you missed my point. I don't think they are ALWAYS doing it the safest way possible. I'm referring to Denzel in particular.

  • @Chris-hp4nx
    @Chris-hp4nx 3 роки тому +35

    Thank you so much for taking the time to save him.❤️ He was so sweet, and docile. My heart hurts for him.

  • @user-rl4gy2pz4u
    @user-rl4gy2pz4u Рік тому +8

    Спасибо всем вы делаете замечательную и полезную работу ,мира вашему дому

  • @maeterith1984
    @maeterith1984 Рік тому +1

    Watched this again. Amazing. I hope he lives. It was so impressive, the patience the three of you showed. Your dedication to them is truly admirable.

  • @alexd6345
    @alexd6345 3 роки тому +15

    I can only imagine the amount of pain that seal was in. We need to keep our oceans clean

  • @SunnyBloxOG
    @SunnyBloxOG 3 роки тому +46

    I’M CRYING!! 😭😭😭 Seeing that poor seal’s nose all swollen up is heart wrenching! Naude, Denzil and Tony, you guys are beyond incredible! Your teamwork and determination are without equal. I can’t commend you guys enough 🎉❤️🙌🤩🦭🌊

  • @GoodieWhiteHat
    @GoodieWhiteHat 6 днів тому

    One little line can do so much harm😢. It blows my head up. So grateful for people like you.

  • @lynnpomeroy9336
    @lynnpomeroy9336 Рік тому +3

    That was an amazing rescue, thank you so much for being there and helping the seals.

  • @curioustraveler4788
    @curioustraveler4788 3 роки тому +16

    This was extremely painful to watch. I am glad you persevered and finally got the line off his mouth. I would like to believe he is now fully grown and frolicking in the sea.

  • @edmundmondo1682
    @edmundmondo1682 3 роки тому +105

    The poor seal wasn't able to eat for a while and was so weak that didn't even had the strength to struggle, when they released it could barely walk to sea!! 😭😭😭

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 3 роки тому +13

      It was so thin. The back of his pelvic, I guess, area, the back third or half of his body reminded me of photos of anorexic humans. I hope his face, swollen with infection, can recover, but if the infection was down into that bone I guess he won't live long and it will be painful. But maybe he can recover. For sure he's better off for the moment. And next time the team will know to jam something in there from the start, like when you're working with difficult domestic pets, e.g. for tooth cleaning.

    • @operationada
      @operationada 3 роки тому +3

      but it got to the water, that's what counts! now he can heal at least

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 3 роки тому +4

      @@operationada Maybe, if the infection isn't in the bone. Naude said the cut went all the way to the bone and was infected, IIRC.

  • @penbrown4049
    @penbrown4049 Рік тому +2

    Poor animal
    You did so well guys ❤️
    Patience and persistence pays off.
    You could feel how outwardly calm you were and it helped the animal ❤️

  • @joanspiller1553
    @joanspiller1553 Рік тому +1

    Your team is amazing!! What a wonderful job you did, saved that seal's life, not to mention all the seals! You are all amazing!

  • @iancanty9875
    @iancanty9875 2 роки тому +11

    Poor creature. I hope it felt as relieved as I did when they finally managed to remove the line. The fact that they almost plead with the seal to open its mouth, when it obviously can’t understand, bears testament to their anxiety. What a great team. You guys deserve every compliment in these comments & more.

  • @hendriklurse6518
    @hendriklurse6518 3 роки тому +19

    Poor little puppy 😢 I hope he recovers from the injury 😢 thank you for saving his life ❤️ greetings to all 🙋🏻😊

    • @ramblynrocketeer
      @ramblynrocketeer 3 роки тому +4

      Hallo 🏝🌊🐬🌦🐙🍍

    • @TheFelifa
      @TheFelifa 3 роки тому +2

      Huhu... 🙋🏼‍♀️😀 armes Baby... 😢

    • @hendriklurse6518
      @hendriklurse6518 3 роки тому +1

      @@ramblynrocketeer Aloha Ahiahi 😊🙋🏻 pehea 'oe ?

    • @hendriklurse6518
      @hendriklurse6518 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheFelifa Hallo 😄🙋🏻 bin froh das die Jungs von OCN ihm helfen konnten 😢

    • @paquilo99
      @paquilo99 3 роки тому +3

      Hola chicos! 🙋🏻‍♀️😃🇪🇦

  • @maureenallen6778
    @maureenallen6778 Рік тому +1

    Antoine I am sure that your calming baby talk helps calm an old seal like this Thanks to all.

  • @marieseribasstankiewicz6894
    @marieseribasstankiewicz6894 Рік тому +7

    Vocês são extraordinários. O mundo seria um lugar melhor se existissem mais pessoas como vocês. Obrigada de coração ❤