One of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue's most remarkable efforts came earlier this year when the team rescued a well-known adult grey seal named Nanette, who became entangled in a monofilament net, according to ITV.
The net had dangerously cut into her neck, and the wound was beginning to heal over it. A BDMLR spokesperson explained to ITV that the net was "cutting so deeply into her neck that the wound had healed over the top of it around most of her neck, enclosing it within her body."
Stories of animals getting entangled in human waste are, unfortunately, not new. Even more unfortunate is that, in Nanette's case, the net was so deep that she was nearly unsaveable.
The spokesperson went on to say: "[How deep it was] made disentangling her far more difficult as the knots of the net could not be pulled through cleanly."
After months of vigilant monitoring and two failed rescue attempts due to disturbances from visitors, the BDMLR's Cornwall team — in collaboration with the Seal Research Trust — freed Nanette at the third attempt.
Using a cargo net, a specialist stretcher, and a vet's expertise, five rescuers worked to cut and unravel the embedded net in a careful, strategic sequence. This approach was the one that finally freed Nanette and ensured she could safely return to the wild with a second chance at a healthy life.
The BDMLR consists of a dedicated group of volunteer marine life rescuers committed to protecting the U.K.'s marine animals through rescue missions, public education, and advocacy. Its goal is to ensure that vulnerable species like seals, dolphins, and whales can live without the looming threats of human interference, pollution, and entanglement.
With its mission built on a foundation of immediate action and long-term conservation, the BDMLR is an example of how communities can come together to create positive change for our planet.
Nanette's rescue, as well as other rescues the BDMLR has performed, should serve as a reminder of the growing issue of ocean pollution and its direct impact on wildlife. Want to get involved? Consider taking action in your own community or donating to an organization that does.
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