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One Friendly, One Angry Seal Rescued

Ocean Conservation Namibia

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These two rescued seals could not have reacted more differently. The first one was calm and relaxed, almost sleepy, and stayed with Antoine for a bit after his rescue. The second seal was angry and ready for a fight. It is easy to understand the difference, the second seal was in immense pain. His entanglement had caused a deep and infected cut on his neck. He was already very vulnerable, and being attacked by a bunch of human beings must have been the scariest experience of his life so far. For both seals, the day ended a lot better than it started and we are grateful to be a part of their journey towards healing.

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20 Comments

@lindac6032 4 years ago

It was heartwarming to see that first pup chilling with Tony for so long. I'm convinced the seals can sense the compassion and love he has for all of them, through his gentleness and his soothing voice as he frees them. Thanks, Tony!🦭😎😊

@nicklager1666 4 years ago

that must be one of the longest moments i have seen so far when it comes to seals staying with the rescuers on their own accord.

@hemalatharamachandran3421 4 years ago

Seal pups are now very tolerant to our rescue team!!! They must be discussing it in their nursery too!

@lindac6032 4 years ago

It's strange that you weren't able to spot any entanglements from the land side for so long, but as soon as you came in from the water side, you got lucky and saw 3 all at once. That strategy paid off, for sure!🦭👍👏

@ellenschneider7787 4 years ago

Because Denzil never talks to the “patients “ it doesn’t always show how much he cares about them. But he showed his feelings today in wanting Tony to use the scissors so the line didn’t dig into that painful open wound Quiet and compassionate that’s Denzil 👍

@828kae 4 years ago

How precious was that first pup? So thankful the second pup now has a chance to heal and thrive! Great compassionate work OCN!

@Cynner1111 4 years ago

I watch all of your videos since long ago and to this day I'm still amazed how you guys spot entangled seals in a moving group. Mad respect!

@happygardener28 4 years ago

Some of the seals are starting to recognize your people. A good and a bad problem. you may need to take the water approach more often once the cold weather is over.

@peg4x449 4 years ago

If I had that bad a wound,I'd be snapping and snarling too! Bless y'all for the kindness and caring

@SandiRose2008 4 years ago

Even the second one stopped and seemed to say, "Wow, that feels so much better. Thank you!" Thank you OCN Team.

@luciebrisson5881 4 years ago

When I heard Denzil say 'It's almost a decapitation', I felt angry. That pup is young to have suffered this much and for so long already. I'm almost glad you missed your original target otherwise you might not have been able to help this one who badly needed a rescue. Thank you OCN!

@raymondrak961 4 years ago (edited)

The 1st seal was confused trying to figure out why the OCN team arrived in a kayak - not like the other times on the beach.

@marieslabbert6009 4 years ago (edited)

It was so nice to see Antoine taking his time to let the puppy wake up at her own time and return to the sea. My heart ached for the other little one that had a totally different experience of pain and fear. Not due to the team's efforts, but some "don't care" person just discarding his fishing line. 😡

@davidbarnsley8486 4 years ago

The seals seem so inquisitive when you are on the water and only seem concerned when you get out of the boat 👍👍

@theMermaidRhonda 4 years ago

Two precious little ones...the second one turned around to say thank you! You guys are the best!

@hecinconcern 4 years ago

Inside you there are two seals. One friendly, one angry.

They are trapped in your and the OCN team are approaching your location rapidly. You cannot escape.

@bh5숨결 4 years ago

The OCN rescuers are so gentle with seals and do their best not to cause any pain to a seal when removing an entanglement.

@DonnaSchmid 4 years ago

It seems to me that the pups are recognizing more and more that you are all there to help.

@fannycraddock99 4 years ago

Seal #1 has to the sweetest most laid back pup ever. She was perfectly happy to sit with her new best friends. Seal #2 must have been in agony. Her demeanour totally changed once she was rid of that mess even pausing for a moment to thank her rescuers. Great work guys. Thanks.

@HelenRullesteg 4 years ago

I get so sad seeing what happens to these beautiful animals but also appreciate what you guys are doing day in day out. But you also seem to be mopping up endless damage done by others, some maybe intentionally, as you have sometimes mentioned. But a lot of it must also be from sheer ignorance and maybe a lot of people unintentionally causing this would be quite unhappy seeing what their negligence causes. Is there any way to reach out to recreational anglers, educate them, talk to them? Maybe at schools to reach the next generation of anglers, or talking to people on the piers etc.?