Entanglement Leaves Seal With Big Scar

The rocks at Cape Cross are slippery - once an entangled seal reaches those, the OCN rescuers have very little chance to catch the animal without getting hurt themselves.
Denzil lives up to his reputation as "The Flash" and reaches the target just on time and secures the animal in the rescue net. The team removes a piece of green trawler net from the animal. As soon as the rescue is done, the team identifies another target. Her wound is already very infected, but the rescuers can peel a piece of a nylon bag out of her skin. With the help of the saltwater, she will be better soon and only a scar will be left behind.
Both rescues happened in 2021 on one of our rescue record days. We are proud of our achievement, but the joy is overshadowed by the severity of the situation: there is plastic everywhere, and animals die because ocean littering has no consequences for the responsible parties. 🦭

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Please visit our website to find out more about our work and how to support us:

Follow us on social media:

😊 Thank you for every like, share, comment and subscribe 😊 🦭

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Please visit our website to find out more about our work and how to support us:

Follow us on social media:

😊 Thank you for every like, share, comment and subscribe 😊

Ocean Conservation International (OCI) is registered as a non-profit organization under chapter 501(c)3. Donations to OCI are tax deductible in the United States. All donations are used to support the seal rescue team from Ocean Conservation Namibia.

[davdsmth]

The second seal's wound was horrific. Thanks for giving them both another chance at life. Stay safe and awesome out there.

[midnightstrata]

The empathy in Wally's voice when he gently pulls out a horrid entanglement is always comforting to hear. I love that yall praise each other on catches. A long day at the office goes by much quicker when you have such an amazing team.
Thank you all, always and everyday, for saving so many innocent lives ❤

[fannycraddock]

Brilliant catches guys. Seal #2 looked so hurt and confused bless him. Thanks for saving them.

[tessjones]

That was such a deep wound. Running on such rough terrain to save them. Heros OCN.

[kae]

The agility of OCN never ceases to amaze me! Thank you on behalf of all the seals that you have and will rescue!

[lu.w.]

Ребята здоровья вам счастья благополучия. Мир Вам и Вашему дому. Спасибо Вам за спасение милых зверюшек.

[ThuyNguyen-ecrb]

I can't find enough words to describe how much I admire and respect for all you do for the innocent seals running bare foot between the rocks to get to these seals to save their life great work and well-done thanks

[lindac]

Rescues 22 and 23...so far!! You guys must have been close to exhaustion. Really admire your stamina and dedication! Thank you so much!🦭🌊💙

[bethpotts-mee]

Beautiful Humans! Thank you for your kind treatment, your gentle words for these injured babies. Thank you for risking life and limb to save them from the garbage that many others have created. The dedication of team OCN is remarkable and heartwarming. Thank you! Thank you!

[JesusDiaz-ejhd]

Very sad that these animals are being that impacted by the ocean contamination. Great job guys. Thanks to all supporting this team and its initiative. This is just great

[ninamarie]

My daily happiness is watching you guys rescue the seals. ♥️ You are bigger heroes than you even know. 😀

[gabrielasaldivia]

Oh, God!!! I think I talk for the whole OCN Family across the world: I'm always worried sick when you are at Cape Cross, fearing you may injure...!!!
Really grateful for your hard and beautiful job!!!

[lacertabilineata]

Pain, hunger, fear and despair feel the same in humans and animals, I am convinced of that! How many of these innocent beings have you saved from indescribable suffering and pain? You are heroes!

[clwbchbabycakes]

Oh that poor baby!! Awesome save, guys. Thank for joining the team for the day, Nicholas. 🧜🏽‍♀💜🦭

[johnslaughter]

Kudos to Katja for spotting the 2nd one. That little guy wouldn't have lived much longer with a wound that deep. Great job, Team OCN. ❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊

[cindyd]

Omg…I feel so badly for these seals. Thank you, guys! So much!!!

[Riversbend]

Your compassion for the seals is heartwarming. The right people for this calling.

[vwvw]

Your athletic skills, navigating the rocks while focussed on the target seal are amazing. I'm surprised you don't get hurt. Bravo for all you do for the seals!

[More-Space-In-Ear]

Busy day. Well done everyone and thank you all 🦭👍🏼🥰🦭

[ronnieroo]

Poor baby, imagine how bad it would be if you hadn't rescued him. Hard but rewarding work guys. 🇬🇧❤️🙏