Unplanned Seal Rescue
Naude from Ocean Conservation was out alone at Pelican Point when he came across this seal pup with a bad entanglement. He was not actually on an entanglement patrol at all. The female seals at Cape Cross have started giving birth to healthy young pups, and for the first 3 weeks of life the pups cannot swim. For this reason OCN does very few rescues at this time of the year - in order to not disturb the colonies at this crucial time.
Naude was out counting pups and just doing a general beach survey when came across this young female. She was lying in a detached group of seals about 4 km away from the main colony, and luckily there were no newborns in this group, so he could attempt a rescue.
He snuck up on the group for about 5 minutes really slowly, and then managed to secure her in the net before she could reach the ocean.
The little pup had a very deep cut around her neck, inflicted by a thin piece of fishing line - luckily the wound seemed to be very clean with no real sign of infection. This is a great sign that she will make a swift, full recovery. 🦭
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Naude with the net: Just one, just one... "Thank you" So polite and cute. 😊 Thank you and the team for all that you do. 💜
@jorunnhelmsgard3111
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping her out! 😍
Forget Superman Forget Spider-Man You are Seal-Man a real superhero.
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@kennethkonda8764
3 жыл бұрын
Sealman ! ! !😊😀
@tommytube268
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to be the 100th thumbs up for The Man of Seal
@CharleyBrown69
3 жыл бұрын
That was always kinda the point with Superman.... go be a Superman.
@bonniecraig4252
2 жыл бұрын
😅
You know it's fellas like you and your buddies who restore some of my faith in humanity, have a great weekend and cheers from England.😎👍
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@Crestryder
3 жыл бұрын
Lee Cullen: Let's not get too carried away with this "faith in humanity" idea...SOME of humanity, yes. These guys, yes! Humanity as a whole? Uh, uh...lol.
@leecullen7651
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crestryder yeah I know mate I've just noticed the thumbs down on here as well, I mean Jesus wept what the hell is wrong with some people? Enjoy your weekend as well Renegade.🍺
@annpane7889
3 жыл бұрын
And thanks from USA too!
@WastedTalent83
3 жыл бұрын
my faith in humanity will never be restored , for every 1 of this guy there are MILLIONS of shitty ones. i wouldn't erase the whole human race, but a good 99% of people .. sure.
It makes me so glad hearing you state that its important to respect the groups now during breeding season.
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Doesn't help to rescue one and lose a bunch of seal pups.
So young, yet already tangled… and cut! No wonder she was trying to scratch at the line with her flipper. Luckily you could relieve her before she grew larger and the line cut deeper. Swim free, little pup! Every day I applaud your work to rescue them! Worth every patreon penny!
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Entanglements get very serious very quickly with the youngsters because they grow so fast. This one was lucky because there weren't any pups around. Thank you for your support!
@nunya2954
2 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/jKhmsKyxnpC8k7w.html - Check this out, there is going to be a documentary.
you really are fantastic people!
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
Seems everyone loves to see the seals run to their new-found freedom! Thanks for showing that! You can feel the joy coming from them.....
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
It's such an amazing moment to witness the run to freedom. I can't get enough of it.
@williamkaiser8067
2 жыл бұрын
It seems to me a tad more realistic to think that it's relief from a powerful potential predator instead of joy, from their point of view. But regardless, it's a lot of fun to watch. What intrigues me are the videos about the ones (mostly pups) who hang around the team out of curiosity either after or during the rescue. Mammals seem to be inherently curious critters.
I am so impressed with your work and kindness. How you spot, catch and help these incredible animals, is truly amazing. Well done and thank you for undoing so much harm 🤗
Papa Naude takes care of his seal pups, making sure there's no infection, etc. May you never get entangled again, baby seal!
*THERE MUST BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED. GOD BLESS YOU !!!*
The new net is awesome.
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
It's brilliant!
@krazykatlady8728
3 жыл бұрын
@@OceanConservationNamibia yeah and the zipper works better. We need to donate to you so that you can have the best equipment to wrestle with these sea dogs.
Love seeing Naude wearing some of his own merch! Also, fantastic rescue/relieve~ and to see the seals all frolicking in the ocean at the end! EPIC! Great job Naude, thank you for taking care of as many seals as you are able.🏆
@eilemoo3272
Жыл бұрын
Yes and his Hoody Strings Dangling down like 2 Guides
They're going to become world class sprinters as a side job. :)
@kyrab7914
3 жыл бұрын
Interestingly it seems like they sprint for a short distance. Because from far away, it's better not to disturb the seals. And up close... Well stepping on them is bad
Ah that looked sore😢Naude when you say oh man we know it must look bad😥thanks for the dedication you have for the seals!!!bless you💙👏
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Love how swift the rescues are! And the nets you use look super comfortable for the seals and you (the zipper giving easy access to them safely and an easier out when you let them go) I really appreciate all the work rescuers do for the wildlife! 😊I'd love to help animals myself one day
I liked the one there at the end leaping out of the water over and over. Showing off for the camera. 😄
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
They do that a lot. So special.
@ewaleokadia76
3 жыл бұрын
@@OceanConservationNamibia Does that mean that they are happy or just frolicking😕? Or thanking?
@marshwetland3808
3 жыл бұрын
@@ewaleokadia76 Young and energetic - playful I'd say. That's part of their exercise as they grow. (Just guessing!)
@l.b.5892
3 жыл бұрын
@@ewaleokadia76 I think they're thankful 🤗
Much respect from the USA! How you see the strings, cord, and fishing line at that distance is beyond me. 🎣
I love you guys so much! Thank you so much for all that you do for these poor seals 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
I love when Naude says "just one, thank you" 🥰🙏 the amount of calm that he exhibits while dealing with these situations is beautiful to watch 🥰
That’s why I love you guys!! You respect their natural order/breeding & try to not disrupt their lives if possible because they need to be wild. You are only there to ASSIST & CORRECT any mistakes caused by us humans (& as we’ve seen lately, a couple of pretty angry stingrays😉lol) and you do it with care, strength, speed, ingenuity, a bit of humor & a whole lot of passion!!! Those seals are darn lucky to have you on their side!!
“Just one, thank you!” 😂 Excellent solo rescue! Hope she makes a full recovery in time.
That was almost a twofer 😂 I always love the minute you cut the line and they breathe instantly, I’d call that instant satisfaction great job Naude🙌🏼
Thank you Naude for saving her ❤️ greetings from germany 😊
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I've seen many like this, still I feel happy to see another being saved from pain
Lots of pups! I like the way you guys say it. Thanks for your hard job and for showing to your fans what humanity is capable of.
Thank you Naude for rescuing the little girl❣
They’re very fortunate you all exist and assist them. ❤️
XD "just one, thank you"
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
I just couldn't resist!
@grottorabbit
3 жыл бұрын
That was funny, "I wanna play too!"
@robingillis6114
3 жыл бұрын
It just wanted to try the new net too ;)
Beautifully short and sweet! But, oh, so important to that little seal, growing like crazy! What a great save, Naude! Hope she stays entanglement-free from now on!
Душа разрывается, бедные животные. Благодарю вас за помощь 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for all the hard work you do to help these animals. I cannot imagine the suffering they would go through without your help.
Парни, если бы они могли сказать вам спасибо... Я всегда в восторге от вашей работы.. 👍👍👍👍
I just found your channel yesterday and can't stop watching your amazing rescues. I am a new subscriber and have gone to your store and ordered a t shirt for myself. I hope my donation helps save more seals. I have subscribed.
Each times he breath,my breath suddenly like him...blessed you guys helping them. Lets go guys make them 1M subscribers
I'm always watching over you while being nervous. I feel relieved if I miss it safely. Heaven will not miss your kindness. Thank you. I'm a Japanese woman. To put it bluntly, if you know where this is happening on the world map, pray for it.
I am crying 😭😭!! Please people....donate to this wonderful organization so that they can keep saving animals life.
Спасибо вам большое 🤗🥰☺👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤😚😚😚🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
You are so awesome helping save these beautiful creatures !
Poor little boy, he has a very deep wound! 😟 He was very lucky that you rescued him Greetings to all 🌍🌎🌏 from Spain
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks
@kellyjeffries8953
3 жыл бұрын
it was a young girl pup
Спасибо Вам за вашу работу!!! Вы замечательные люди!!!! From Russia
💗💗 Thank You 💗💗
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
Thank you. A full recovery is what we like. Stay safe
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Always!
You are master Naude, the experience speaks for itself, great work and teaching for future generations who are interested in making a big change in the world. Congratulations! !
I love that you show them entering the water and swimming away it is refreshing to see that. I've said it before but you guys are amazing.
You must have had a hard time rescuing yourself. Great job, Naude.
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
I did!
True Superheroes! Thank you for helping undo some of the horrors of the fishing industry.
The time , money, energy and effort that you , your buddies and family give for this melts my heart. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️
I cry watching every video of these rescues you are a blessing and a angel in disguise ! I hope God gives you the world !
Lol "just one just one thank you" as the second seal leaves the net made me laugh so much. Thank you for all you guys do 💙
Solo catch! You're the best Naude!
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
It was totally unplanned, but very necessary!
I'm liking the camera on the net, it gives us a different view of the rescue 👍
Вы творите чудо!Благодарю за ваш труд!)🥰🥰🥰
Каждый день жду ваш новый ролик, побольше бы таких добрых людей как вы👍
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Огромное спасибо. Это замечательно
@belaw5351
Жыл бұрын
Красивые люди с добрым сердцем и чистой душой 🥰я так вас всех люблю ❤️ спасибо за то что вы делаете,храни вас Бог🙏
They were looking for a group discount those two. Good job. Stay safe.
I love to see them in the distance in the sea poking their heads ... thank you guys, it's difficult to do the rescue alone, but your experience already shows. XOX
Love and respect what you and your team is doing for mother nature.
Pozdrawiam i życzę dużo wytrwałości i kondycji wielką pomoc dla tych bezbronnych zwierząt.👍🤗🤗😘😘😘
the run is always so intense - Thx for taking us along on these amazing rescues!
When the volunteer cuts the fishing line with scissors, a shout of joy comes out, saying, "I lived with you." May the Lord bless you, who are doing holy things💕💕
Thank you Naude, for saving her! Go OCN!!!
She ran off to the water so quick it looked like the footage was sped up! 😆 I'm glad she's going to be okay.
😁seems like they're watching u from the distance "is he still there?" Thnks Naude!
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
We would love to know what they are thinking....
@talkingrabbit5489
3 жыл бұрын
Yes so do we 😁
Ещё один счастливый побежал.)
I love the "net cam". Cool perspective on the rescues!
Magnificent work as always...
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
" Only one please!".. So dedicated Naude out on that cold day!! Thank you!!!💙 God Bless, protect and guide you and your family!!!🙏💙
Awww ! Thank you so much for helping them. Strange when dragging the pup back up the beach in the net, if I were unaware of what were doing, it looks like a man wrangling an unruly witches hat!!
Two for one special!
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
:-)
Простите наверное поздно .ура поймали мишку.спасиба вам от котика👍🙏🙏🙏
Love that you are dedicated to this young girl. Thank you❤ Naude
СПАСИБО!!!🙏🙏🙏🇷🇺
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Раньше я не знала что есть такие проблемы. Вы спасаете животных от боли и гибели спасибо вам!
Every day I expect to see some new heartwarming rescue! So nice!✨
She's on her way to a great life because you cared enough. That wound looks terrible but like you said it is clean. 😢
Some of the seals seemed to be playing in the water in the end 😍
Muito obrigada 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Deus te abençoe 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I love to see what you guys doing! The best job in the world saving life every day 🙏🏻
What a nice new net! So great to have good tools to do this great work! Wonderful rescue. You must have the eyes of an eagle to spot this line line, wow! That ocean looks so inviting and warm. Its cold here in California now, brrrr!!
Just one just one, Thank yoUUUU
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Awesome
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
:-)
So happy Naude could help her!! Good job ^.^
its so good to see that people like you exist in this world, so thank you a lot for all your hard work and help! may god bless you!
Parabéns O mundo PRESIZA de pessoas Como vocês
It’s so cute they can scratch themselves with their back flippers. 2 for one deal on seals!
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
They do that all day long. It's adorable.
I wish you blessings for all you do. It's amazing to see how you do this.
Hero's ....saving the ocean's helpless creatures from a SLOW AND DEVASTATING death. Thank You for your KINDNESS AND BRAVERY. 🍃🌎🕊
"The wound look surprisingly clean." Lol, everytime.
💖🍃🎉Make sure to WATCH THE ADS and help out our favorite seal rescue team!!😁🌊👍
@Conman-wp8my
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed but I hate you profile pic
@SunnyBloxOG
3 жыл бұрын
@@Conman-wp8my Wow, that was rude. 👎
@catalineelkhoury7105
3 жыл бұрын
It's done, I supported them
You should be commended for the fantastic work that you do. You loving heart will end up making your rewards in heaven great. God loves the rescue of his helpless creatures.
Thank God for your passion in rescuing these guys!
Great camera angle of “the catch”
Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭
@geraldpinzon1937
3 жыл бұрын
@geraldpinzon87 🔥👑.
@feralfan786
3 жыл бұрын
How can u tell if its male or female?
@daniellepereira2142
3 жыл бұрын
Harp seals are the cutest animal in the world.
@Alethiometer
3 жыл бұрын
I want to talk to people about this problem I have been following this channel & others for decades I fell in love when I started Scuba Diving 25 years ago fact is I can't go until I purchase new gear as my gear belongs in a museum, I need a new tank, & my logbook looks like a Tom Clancy novel. I think it might be very helpful if you had a dive team in the water like the kayak, but I'm sure there are several rescue groups, scientists & students to get the seals in danger & tangled up in lines. Also, possibly a meet & greet with the fishing ships, trawlers fisherman & those that are the source of the lines, break bread with the people who created the issue as they can FIX it as well, sail a few knots in their trawlers diplomacy is critical, make them part of the solution give them the ability to contact you if they see something or can help a seal hold on to it for your organization while you go there to help never threaten them tell them "if something happens such as seals getting caught on hooks, call us we will rush out to help". I know this sounds morbid but give them the dead seal pups the aborted fetuses along with the bodies of the seals who died from entanglements in the very same lines & hooks they use RELAX there is an excellent reason WHY as those little innocent big-eyed babies WILL impact them then the questions will start to flow, that is when you change hearts & minds, that's when the impact of their actions creeps into their subconscious it's critical they come to this conclusion naturally & on their own ist why you need to have them engaged. they know the fishing areas & have amazing ideals from a totally different perspective. Seal PR & EDUCATION programs! Teach the "Next Generation" of children about everything including the numbers of seal pups dead due to starvation entanglement, these children are the next generation of fishermen, many are the children of those same fishermen who due to ignorance are currently causing part of the issue, so you NEVER under any circumstance demonize them as they might be the children of those very fishermen, who have questions for their parents & who often pass on that knowledge to their parent educating them through the education they learned I want to share a story about seals & sea lions who live EAT breed & migrate down our entire coastline & how we created a symbiotic relationship that turned to unconditional love for seals & sea lions this was done through education. Then the People of California got creative by declaring their feeding grounds, breeding grounds, the beaches they adore basically the entire Coast became a Federally protected "National Seashore" granting FULL coastal protection. Jul 16, 2020, · Point Reyes has the largest population of harbor seals in California, excluding the Channel Islands, with twenty percent of the state's harbor seals living or breeding within the park's boundaries. Select colonies at Point Reyes have been monitored since 1976, and have increased as the population has recovered with protection provided by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. I watch as the horrors make themselves evident in the light of day on the beaches of Namibia aborted fetuses & dead babies seals litter the beaches. Those images have deeply impacted me, but I wanted to offer a glimpse of what it CAN be like, currently, the California Seals & Sea Lions are currently having a massive population explosion, fat seals everywhere, along with babies babies babies. Some have said this population explosion will greatly impact the environment, YES it will but this is nature this is what has been going on for millions of years without humans also t his "population explosion" is really just a reset after the 2008 decline California sea lions have fully rebounded under the protection of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), with their population on the West Coast reaching carrying capacity in 2008 before unusually warm ocean conditions reduced their numbers, according to the first comprehensive population assessment of the species. It's not all love & rainbows, some believe that the occupation of the mainland by seals and sea lions is not natural. Historically, we had grizzly bears, wolves, and other predators on the mainland that harassed seals and sea lions. These animals were forced to occupy offshore islands and wash rocks, keeping their populations in check. The Marine Mammal Protection Act has had the effect of altering marine ecology by allowing these animals access to mainland beaches, docks, parking lots, and even freeways. The situation has been out of control for a long time. Sea lions can also be found in rivers far inland, foraging on salmon. So there are many mountains to climb & battle to be fought in my honest opinion its Nature that's MUST stay in charge NOT humans PS What happened to those natural predators? The gray wolf (Canis lupus), a native Washington species, was nearly eradicated from the state in the early 1900s. It is now returning to Washington on its own, dispersing from populations in nearby states and provinces--wolves were never reintroduced to Washington. The decimation of the North Cascades grizzly bear population continued for more than a century with commercial trapping, habitat loss, and unregulated hunting the leading causes of death. The last grizzly bear to be killed in the North Cascades of Washington was in 1967 in Fisher Creek (in what is now North Cascades National Park). What upsets me the most about such comments is that it is STILL HAPPENING while they complain about there being No Natural Predators to this day they continue to KILL COASTAL BEARS who are those SAME natural predators here is an OFFICIAL document of the best places to KILL THEM! The hypocrisy is upsetting! Covering bear country in the coastal waterways of the Northwest by boat is a proven method to locating bears for a spot and stalk hunt along the coast. The coasts of the Pacific Northwest from California, north to Oregon and Washington, all the way to British Columbia and into Alaska are prime black bear hunting grounds. So you want to do what has already been proved to cause massive extinction why I say if you do NOT learn from history & TEACH your children that history you are doomed to relive the lesson sadly extinction came before knowledge Oh my this is long I apologize I tend to research a bit I mean WOW you have a world of information at our fingertips watching the suffering impacting me, I hope maybe just maybe my research can be of some guidance to you & the others There IS hope & a way to live alongside our fellow beings in peace & harmony. (unless your a clam because clams are just stupid LOL)
@p4radigm989
3 жыл бұрын
if you wouldnt carry a camera in your mouth, you wouldnt be so out of breath and breathing heavily and thus the seals would be less scared. you know, your breathing sounds like you're about to want to eat them, kinda. just an idea.
Thank you! I also love the new net!!!
@FnLn55
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah - didn't know there were reversible zippers on 2 sides.
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
I really liked the way you said, IY, IT'S A LITTLE GIRL, in the softest of voices!!!!!!!! THANKS Naude for all you and the other guys do. AMAZING JUST AMAZING 🤸♂️🏋️♂️🏋️♀️🏊♂️. ⛷🚴♂️ 🏋️♂️ 🤾♂️ 🤺 🏇 🧗♀️ 🤹♂️🤾♂️
Fishing line is evil.
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
It causes a lot of pain.
@ewaleokadia76
3 жыл бұрын
Only when it is discarded haphazardly.
@cynth0984
3 жыл бұрын
time to start fishing with lasers and teleporters
@ceceliaclarke9147
2 жыл бұрын
@@OceanConservationNamibia Would like to know...what type of saltwater fishing uses line? Is all of this tangled line ,that you find around necks, from recreational/sport fishing? Do the commercial fishing boats use nets? Or is this line from trawlers? We all need the education that you can provide. Thank you for information.
When you accidentally save life’s
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much :-)
@christopherbowlin6121
3 жыл бұрын
@@OceanConservationNamibia :D
Naude, you're always so calm. Have you ever gotten really angry over any of your rescues due to the damage caused to the seals?
Form an orderly queue now, one at a time please lol.. Seeing them playing its so easy to see how they get tangled bless their cute little hearts. Keep safe Naude 🇬🇧💜🇬🇧
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
Will do :-)
💜
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
:-)
🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏
@OceanConservationNamibia
3 жыл бұрын
:-)