Rope Chokes Seal

A horrible sight for the rescuers - a piece of rope has choked a seal to the point where his head had doubled or possibly trippled in size. He could barely walk as the rescuers approached him.

Naude suspects that the rope did not come from a boat but was rather left behind by beach goers, possibly to tie up a tent or gazebo. Namibia's beaches are a popular hangout spot for families. But anglers are not off the hook - most beach goers take their tackle box along to try and catch some fish - in which case the rope could still be linked to fishing after all.
We do sometimes wonder if we would be out of rescue work if there was no fishing industry. 🦭

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[SzLaurie]

People! Clean up after yourselves! Have some compassion for those we share this world with! Thank goodness for these wonderful rescuers!

[bethanyhunt]

Poor, poor baby. Thank you so much for your heroic work.

[ellenschneider]

That poor guy looked like he was hours away from being strangled to death by the rope OCN to the rescue once again 👍

[CognitiveDissident.]

I find myself sitting here apologizing to these innocent creatures. Thank you all so much for caring enough to help.

[FlashyJackie]

Oh this is so heart breaking! Thank you for saving this innocent seal from a slow agonizing death, not all heroes wear capes!

[juanitabolster]

What a terrible sadness. I feel so ashamed that we humans are doing this kind of thing to the Planet. Thank you SO much to all your wonderful team.

[janeencalaway]

That was painful to watch but as always you were gentle, caring and careful not to hurt the seal. This is one world class rescue team.

[modelagirl]

When all the rescuers are shocked . . . I rarely hear Naude get that upset.
You people are simply amazing, every single day.

[deborahpelletier]

I LOVE how the one rescuer always offers words of comfort and kindness to the seals 💕🙏🏼

[billthomson]

Unbelievable entanglement, poor seal must have been really suffering badly. Amazing work you guys are doing, so dedicated. Thank you.

[swansong]

This was heartbreaking, that poor dear seal,
You are all amazing and I salute you.

[maeterith]

I held my breath watching this. Thank you for helping these poor beautiful creatures. Humanity has a lot to answer for.

[RelaxedRachel]

Thank you guys for saving these babies! Please take care of yourselves too and don’t get bitten by them☺️🙏

[petebarnesTaiChi]

You've heard this so many times but THANK YOU guys for rescuing that poor seal and the many others.

[SirPembertonS.Crevalius]

God I can't imagine having something so tight around your neck it both cuts and limits breathing, and you just can't take it off.

You guys are incredible people helping these seals.

[JJ]

That poor baby! The agony he had to endure is heartbreaking. Thank you for saving him! I hope he fully recovered. ❤

[tergar]

I believe you saved this wild seals life! Thank you, guys!

[linvin]

Hope he makes a full recovery 🙏 Thanks to you Guys he stands a chance.

[GenMaster]

This really was at the point of life or death !……well done guys 👏🏻👏🏻

[sheilaperl]

Poor seal, thank you for rescuing him and giving him a chance to recover and live!