Huge Seal Bull too Big for Rescue Net!

When we are dealing with a big proud alpha seal bull like this one, a rescue needs more strategy and planning than our usual catch, cut, and release approach. Unfortunately, we didn’t have that time on our hands and had to think on our feet, especially because he didn’t even fit in our rescue net. All three rescuers joined forces and secured him, cut the entanglement, and released him. He has earned our respect!
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  • @steveb6103
    @steveb61034 ай бұрын

    Now that's one big bull. Thankfully, the net didn't get distoryed like the orange net was. A big thank you to the people who make and donate the nets.

  • @soulfoodsmama2980
    @soulfoodsmama29804 ай бұрын

    The fact that the massive bull was rescued with minimal swearing until the end is even more impressive to me. 😅

  • @j4v4x

    @j4v4x

    4 ай бұрын

    I swore just watching it! 😂What a rescue!

  • @Mcat7101
    @Mcat71014 ай бұрын

    Gosh, you must have needed every bit of your nerve to tackle that bull. Even his noises weren’t the normal grumbles, but a full-on menacing growl. Thank you for saving both seals - your kindness and courage to help them all, whatever their size or the difficulty, know no bounds, and all whilst educating us all about the perilous state of our oceans. I understand your message that you wish you hadn't had to develop the skills, but for all the seals you have saved, and for those you will go on to save, I am so grateful you have.

  • @alenahawke475

    @alenahawke475

    4 ай бұрын

    I am grateful too!🦭❤️🙏🇺🇲

  • @mariagiakalis4615
    @mariagiakalis46154 ай бұрын

    That was one of the most magnificent animals I have ever seen on that beach. He really tested your physical limits. Thank you so much for freeing him. He is so beautiful. Spirit keep you well. ❤❤

  • @katk9641

    @katk9641

    4 ай бұрын

  • @MagorzataWrobel-kf8jg

    @MagorzataWrobel-kf8jg

    4 ай бұрын

  • @JW-uq9yt

    @JW-uq9yt

    4 ай бұрын

    Seal bull is strong! Almost missed

  • @heatherlittle8394
    @heatherlittle83944 ай бұрын

    Two great rescues, that bull was huge. Credit to the net makers for making them strong enough for a seal that big & strong !

  • @lindac6032
    @lindac60324 ай бұрын

    That's what I love about you guys...no matter how big the seal, you are committed to freeing it from whatever rubbish it's caught in. This huge bull probably outweighed the 3 of you put together, but you found a way to help him. Thank you so much!❤

  • @kareyreuben3869

    @kareyreuben3869

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly what I was thinking, especially about him outweighing the three of them, a solid slab of muscle.

  • @user-eu8iy4mb2k

    @user-eu8iy4mb2k

    4 ай бұрын

    Kept trying to help yo! Even breathed hard for you! Hope it helped.

  • @olgapyat
    @olgapyat4 ай бұрын

    Hi all! This video is a must watch! Get a lot of fun, see the really coolest and biggest seal, and how the team was able to free it. And the poor baby with the gillnet... It's great to know it's out of danger now. Today is February 24, 2024. This amazing channel has 1.82 million subscribers. Subscribe if you haven't already. By subscribing, liking, commenting and donating, you help save seals.

  • @TeresaAverni
    @TeresaAverni4 ай бұрын

    American bull riders have to stay on with one hand for at least seconds. Far as I'm concerned you guys outrank them by a lot..GOLD medal work is what you do, no comparison to rodeo riders. You save lives says it all and your commitment to the ecosystem is inspirational.

  • @ellenschneider7787
    @ellenschneider77874 ай бұрын

    That huge boy wore the net like a hat. I didn’t think he would ever fit in. For a change, the target hitting the water actually helped to get him netted. Wonder if the extra large monster net was used? Any skin left on the soles of Naude’s feet after that? Once again truly, WELL DONE Gentlemen 🦭🌊💙

  • @thealpacaa

    @thealpacaa

    4 ай бұрын

    seriously he must have the toughest feet

  • @paxrat5893

    @paxrat5893

    4 ай бұрын

    That bull was strong and agile. For a second I thought Denzil was about to go surfing, Captain Ahab style, courtesy of one angry bull seal. Hats off to Denzil for hanging in there long enough for the reinforcements to help out. These guys are the best.

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    We do not a large monster net 🙂 Our nets are already heavy enough to run with.

  • @hendriklurse6518
    @hendriklurse65184 ай бұрын

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

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @tctcllc6949
    @tctcllc69494 ай бұрын

    Wow! What a beast! You didn’t know I was helping - I kept pressing my brakes !

  • @RL-RL
    @RL-RL4 ай бұрын

    This just shows the experience and how dangerous this job can be. Thankfully team communication and strength worked to save this Bull. This could have turn out badly if not for their skills. Then saving the pup and almost getting bit was another life saved. Imagine the adrenaline dump after these rescues!

  • @utahyork3338
    @utahyork33384 ай бұрын

    That big bull is telling the younger seals how he stood up to the humans and escaped! You might need a bigger net. 😂

  • @KPWHU
    @KPWHU4 ай бұрын

    Oh bravo guys! That was a great job saving that magnificent beast and the little pup as well.

  • @DickNasty480
    @DickNasty4804 ай бұрын

    Great team work mates, you have saved thousands of seals and their future offspring.

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @isabellebaudin5240
    @isabellebaudin52404 ай бұрын

    A day to remember ! From a big hard fight to a delicate surgery... Well done, guys, you're the best ! Thank you for saving these two beautiful seals.

  • @nicklager1666
    @nicklager16664 ай бұрын

    Christ lucky you have the saltwater as an extra team member in this rescue. The bulls are like freight trains.

  • @hannagradzielewska3586

    @hannagradzielewska3586

    4 ай бұрын

    Faktycznie ocean pomógł okiełznać tego kolosa ! Świetna akcja i skuteczna.

  • @sarguero
    @sarguero4 ай бұрын

    Red Bull gives you fins.... . This is not a seal, it's an atomic bomb. Congratulations dear OCN team!!!

  • @anitasyvalahti1730

    @anitasyvalahti1730

    4 ай бұрын

    @sarguero. Well said, and blue "meme" 😊👋, greetings.

  • @CTHou13
    @CTHou134 ай бұрын

    That was intense! But so satisfying to watch that bull take a first deep breath for who knows how long. incredible teamwork. And the pup quite had a lot to say too. Thank you for saving these beautiful creatures.

  • @Sgckn226
    @Sgckn2264 ай бұрын

    Another job well done, thank you for not giving up on him!!

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    🙂👍

  • @tisalynch6788

    @tisalynch6788

    3 ай бұрын

    Fantastic!💜💜💜💜💜

  • @karenplath_
    @karenplath_4 ай бұрын

    That's one gorgeous seal, I tell you. Strong efforts paid off. But wet jeans on a chilly day deserves another cup of coffee and more cookies. ☕😊

  • @ourjunkmail1
    @ourjunkmail14 ай бұрын

    Great job team. After a quick 10 seconds of celebrating an amazing rescue, you are off to save another seal. Thanks for doing what you do

  • @belindaelisa5618
    @belindaelisa56184 ай бұрын

    That giant seal sounded just like a lion!

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    😁

  • @carlavanherrewaarden6451
    @carlavanherrewaarden64514 ай бұрын

    😪Poor little one, gill nets are cutting so quickly into the flesh of such a fast growing pup. Thank you guys, for freeing him from this deathtrap!🙏🦭

  • @carolleighton4579
    @carolleighton45794 ай бұрын

    Great team work, the huffing and puffing from every one showed how much effort went into saving the big guys life. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @Jennifer-1010
    @Jennifer-10104 ай бұрын

    What a great rescue from the 3 musketeers Naude Denzil Tony That was a work out and a half Nothing too big for OCN Love you all thanks for all your hard work 😇😇😇🫶🫶🫶⭐⭐⭐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @brendapaws7933
    @brendapaws79334 ай бұрын

    He is one big boy. Thank you in finding away to help him.

  • @cheechee5378
    @cheechee53784 ай бұрын

    OCN my Family I miss you all soo much. My husband had a stroke and a heart attack. I am very busy caring for him.. But wow that was one huge Seal. I am happy you were able to cut him out of that entanglement. But that is what my superheroes do, they protect and serve, even the seals :) Love you all. I will be back when i can..

  • @Greg414
    @Greg4144 ай бұрын

    Now that's a BOSS seal just chilling on the beach with all his ladies and offspring what a beautiful beast. Thanks to the crew for saving him

  • @tgawron2233
    @tgawron22334 ай бұрын

    He was a big boy! Great work men! Thank you OCN!

  • @evakociszewski591
    @evakociszewski5914 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness that is a very very large baby boy you guys are wonderful

  • @gardengnome132
    @gardengnome1324 ай бұрын

    Wow, that was absolutely thrilling to watch! When he started into the water I was sure all was lost but Team OCN did it. One can really see how you guys put your lives on the line when you rescue the big bulls. But he really needed the help, I could hear his breathing improve the second each strap was cut. Bless you heroes and stay safe!!

  • @pattic.2975
    @pattic.29754 ай бұрын

    Wow, I thought the seals on the dock were big, OMG, this bull was HUGE! I thought the rescuers were going to lose him in the water! What a demonstration of teamwork, strength, tenacity, dedication and expertise. Luckily the strap was straight forward and fell off easily. Then, we can't forget about that little guy's severe entanglement. I'm using the 'S' word this time. This is a fine example of why I consider OCN to be Superheros. This is their Super Power. All their characteristics make them Superheroes. I'll never tire of watching them work. LOVE YOU OCN!!! 🥰😍🥰

  • @clwbchbabycakes
    @clwbchbabycakes4 ай бұрын

    He had to swim into the net to get seated properly. Good thing were were three of you there today!! 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

  • @jomojojo6603
    @jomojojo66034 ай бұрын

    Getting in the water is what helped. He tried to swim and put his flippers in the net.

  • @janelacher9234
    @janelacher92344 ай бұрын

    Oh my gosh! Those rumbles and that look he gave you when he came loose from the net!😳😵‍💫. You are amazing in your determination!

  • @snowfirel7108
    @snowfirel71084 ай бұрын

    That's the King of the Seals you just saved!

  • @stephanieyee9784
    @stephanieyee97844 ай бұрын

    Holy Dooley that was a Huge bull! He really put a good fight and was determined to take Denzil for a dip. Thank you for saving him and giving him a chance to sire more strong pups. Puppy was very cute with his growls and now he can grow to be as big as Leviathan. ❤

  • @janetsteingold-yt1xu
    @janetsteingold-yt1xu4 ай бұрын

    Got out of breath just watching that 😮 god knows what it was like for you guys 🦭💕👏🏻

  • @MichaelBradley1967
    @MichaelBradley19674 ай бұрын

    It was a smaller bull that dragged Naude at the dock last November. I figured Naude would be going for a swim this time. Gives new meaning to "catching the bus". Those big boys are relentless, and smart. They don't get that big without knowing some tricks.

  • @IgniteTheBox
    @IgniteTheBox4 ай бұрын

    You guys make me smile! I live for your videos and never get tried of watching them!❤❤❤

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    🙂👍

  • @iridaking3990
    @iridaking39904 ай бұрын

    Здоровый парнишка. Прекрасная работа, ребята. Поздравляю! Вы справились с таким крупным и сильным самцом.

  • @smm2476
    @smm24764 ай бұрын

    My goodness! What a fight. Well done!

  • @geewill
    @geewill4 ай бұрын

    My Heroes!!! Thank you! ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤ OCN!

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @ScottWorthington
    @ScottWorthington4 ай бұрын

    He was definitely a big boy. The three of you put yourselves in the line of fire, so to speak, to rescue him. Job well done, men. Thank you.

  • @828kae
    @828kae4 ай бұрын

    Oh my, what a massive bull! Great work!

  • @paddyjenkins8458
    @paddyjenkins84584 ай бұрын

    He is magnificent, thank you OCN

  • @elaborowiec3976
    @elaborowiec39764 ай бұрын

    Coś pięknego ten płynny rzut do wody😍To dzięki Waszemu wspólnemu trudowi to wielkie,piękne zwierze jest WOLNE!!!!!Dziękujemy niezmiennie❤❤🇵🇱👋❤

  • @sigrun50

    @sigrun50

    4 ай бұрын

    Gut gemacht Jungs ,Danke🥰

  • @irishknitter17
    @irishknitter174 ай бұрын

    That was brave!! Real heroes there

  • @cathielamson4616
    @cathielamson46164 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing! Thank you, again!

  • @claude-emiliecloutier8186
    @claude-emiliecloutier81864 ай бұрын

    That big boy was huge! As big as your ba....courage!😂❤

  • @JCsJennifer726
    @JCsJennifer7264 ай бұрын

    Whoa!!! Such a big boy you rescued from being strangled!!! And rescuing the little guy entangled in the gill net!! Well done, OCN Team👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻‼️ God bless you for helping so many seals daily🙏🏻🥰❣️

  • @suzannecodd2588
    @suzannecodd25884 ай бұрын

    my goodness - well done guys!!

  • @luzstellapelaez4050
    @luzstellapelaez40504 ай бұрын

    Yo no estoy ni cerca de donde uds están, vivo en Colombia el país de la belleza, pero les agradezco de todo corazón la labor tan hermosa qué hacen...Dios los bendiga!!!

  • @haggielady
    @haggielady4 ай бұрын

    I would say you need a bigger net but if that bull was dragging the three of you around like that, a bigger net wouldn't help. Thanks for the bravery you three.

  • @abqresident4461
    @abqresident44614 ай бұрын

    I hope that everyone watching will make a commitment to keeping our oceans cleaner any way possible.

  • @user-dq8no8gw5d
    @user-dq8no8gw5d4 ай бұрын

    Ребята, вы- герои!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @massimoprovvisionato1743
    @massimoprovvisionato17434 ай бұрын

    Col bestione è stata dura ma il risultato non cambia...il grande libero e il piccolo libero... grazie 🦭👍🤙

  • @user-pm6oq3vp9t
    @user-pm6oq3vp9t4 ай бұрын

    Thanks!!! О том боже!Какой зверюга!С ума сойти!☝️👌👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lollipop7997
    @lollipop79974 ай бұрын

    수고하셨습니다

  • @user-lo3tg4ih3u
    @user-lo3tg4ih3u4 ай бұрын

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

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters50004 ай бұрын

    Even if the net don't fit, OCN won't quit! 🎉 No puppy talk from Tony on this guy, though!

  • @annrafealov3618
    @annrafealov36184 ай бұрын

    Holy smoke that is a huge bull seal. You guys did so well to save him from the strap around his chest. Awesome work. Total heros. !!!

  • @ritaschultz6859
    @ritaschultz68594 ай бұрын

    Wow, you needed all the muscle you could get for this rescue this is the ultimate seal redeo rescue unbelievable ✋️

  • @karenwhaley8635
    @karenwhaley86354 ай бұрын

    What a brut! Amazing job moving him around as well as the three of you were able to. Exciting rescue fellas! Thank you OCN 😊

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm27974 ай бұрын

    Wow, that was a struggle to get that huge bull settled and saved. Thank you for saving these lives!

  • @swansong5263
    @swansong52634 ай бұрын

    Wow! That big one was a roller coaster of emotions! Exhilarating? You bet! Well done team, I could sense your hearts beating! Bravo!

  • @sarahpettyYTSUX
    @sarahpettyYTSUX4 ай бұрын

    WOW!!!! What A SAVE!!! Our Seal Heroes Never Gave UP ON That HUGE BULL!!! 💋

  • @posnrg2u327
    @posnrg2u3274 ай бұрын

    Oh wow! Action packed, he did not want to get rescued. Survival instinct fight to the death. Little did he know you were trying to prevent his death. Great job guys! The other little one was so patient while you removed the gill net ( a couple of snarls). Thank you for two more rescues. ❤❤❤

  • @magda7224
    @magda72244 ай бұрын

    What a seal beast ! Unstoppable, fearless team of rescuers.👍👍👍

  • @thulekovish8188
    @thulekovish81884 ай бұрын

    This is amazing! The bull is massive and strong, he shakes his head and he bites but he gets tired after a while. The pup with a cut in the neck requires a more cautious approach. Fantastic works, thank you, Naude, Antoine and Denzil! Much admiration and respect for what you do daily.

  • @RebelsBestFriend
    @RebelsBestFriend4 ай бұрын

    WHOA! You guys!!! That daddy was HUGE!! I'm glad I'm sitting down, I would have fallen over. And you guys make it look so easy. . . business as usual. Bravo!

  • @lauracardellini4192
    @lauracardellini41924 ай бұрын

    Incredible! Thank you for saving those seals, you are all amazing, and make this world a better place 🙏🙌🌸♥️

  • @user-jy1zi1bw8x
    @user-jy1zi1bw8x4 ай бұрын

    Wow what a huge and strong bull 😱 Thanks Team OCN for your determination and saving that big boy👍 Love this video❤

  • @dee_dee_place
    @dee_dee_placeАй бұрын

    My heart bleeds for what we are doing to these beautiful animals.

  • @threadflowers9844
    @threadflowers98444 ай бұрын

    Wow! What a workout with that big one 😮. The rescue team DEFINITELY replenished their feathers in their wings today ❤️🙏🏾.

  • @mickeyTX.
    @mickeyTX.4 ай бұрын

    that’s a BIG DADDY..!! I think he took a big breath before he took off..first in a while I bet.. thanks to OCN seal wranglers..! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jamesbarca7229
    @jamesbarca72294 ай бұрын

    It appeared to me that everything in front of the strap was swollen because of the restriction. He must have been in a great deal of discomfort. Great job saving him!

  • @nancybusso6171
    @nancybusso61713 ай бұрын

    I hope you know that I was pulling and grunting with all my strength trying to help! Whew! Magnificent creature!! Bless you!! ❤

  • @marieslabbert6009
    @marieslabbert60094 ай бұрын

    You saved the 2 extremes in this video - the biggest bull by far that I have seen and I watch every day and a small pup. This little one will now have the chance to grow to the size of your first patient! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @prinzessinlillifee5406
    @prinzessinlillifee54063 ай бұрын

    Ihr seid das Beste was den Tieren und uns Menschen hätte passieren können. Vielen lieben Dank für eure Hilfe. Gott schütze euch 🍀🍀🍀

  • @buonafortuna8928
    @buonafortuna89284 ай бұрын

    Wow. Just wow. Well done guys

  • @juanitabolster2483
    @juanitabolster24834 ай бұрын

    Lovely work, guys. We have no idea how difficult your conditions are eg, what you step in, how dangerous it is, but you are fearless and save SO many of these beautiful seals. They do thank you, maybe later, when they are enjoying a pain free swim!! Excellent human beings!

  • @zaz4667
    @zaz46674 ай бұрын

    The myth, the legend, the monster seal, finally caught on video and saved! Rereleased to haunt the oceans!

  • @YamIa3gypsy
    @YamIa3gypsy9 күн бұрын

    No gym membership required, that was one heck of a workout! Great job.

  • @michi24580
    @michi245804 ай бұрын

    Holy moly Naude. you might need an 5XL net for those huge buggers

  • @sonyaking8049
    @sonyaking80494 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys for doing what you do. When God needs a break from all the evil and stupidity in the world, he comes and watches you.❤🎉

  • @juliesong4123
    @juliesong41234 ай бұрын

    The little one was taking its cue from the big handsome bull. You are real super heros!!!

  • @lanapeterzon9055
    @lanapeterzon90554 ай бұрын

    Holeeee Crap!!!! I was freakin' in my seat! I really thought this was a "One that got away" vid! Strength, knowledge and perseverance paid off!

  • @nancyjones6949
    @nancyjones69494 ай бұрын

    That's one big strong bull, you guys earned your money today. Thank You all!

  • @joanegiard-2633
    @joanegiard-26334 ай бұрын

    ❤ merci beaucoup pour tous vos sauvetages ❤

  • @j4v4x
    @j4v4x4 ай бұрын

    I'm officially speechless. Thank you for saving them, team OCN!!

  • @Sandra-Gibora
    @Sandra-Gibora4 ай бұрын

    That was extremely courageous of you! I think it’s comparable to netting a tiger. Very very dangerous. Hats off to the whole team! i’m so glad you made it out unscathed.

  • @janicebulman2382
    @janicebulman23824 ай бұрын

    Well done guys,great teamwork love from new Zealand

  • @OceanConservationNamibia

    @OceanConservationNamibia

    4 ай бұрын

    🙂👍

  • @palatina6626
    @palatina66264 ай бұрын

    This was intense. Love you guys.

  • @paulettebillinge
    @paulettebillinge4 ай бұрын

    Jeez, the noise out of him, my god he was pissed. 😂 He didn't realise you were saving him. I am exhausted just watching you. Bless you all. ❤❤❤❤

  • @vijaythakur8871
    @vijaythakur88714 ай бұрын

    Lovely work big.BOY.MAMA. 🇮🇳.💖💖💖. 👍👍👍👍.

  • @marybrown1539
    @marybrown15394 ай бұрын

    Roughly translated i think he said."Thank you very much,and dont forget to also thank me for the work out"x

  • @nancychristensen2421
    @nancychristensen24214 ай бұрын

    Wow! That was so intense--but Big Daddy is free to get even bigger, 😳thanks to you, Team OCN! 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥

  • @JUSTICEK
    @JUSTICEK4 ай бұрын

    Wow That was one big seal. I'm glad you guys didn't give up. Well done!