Tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered Hawaiian seal was trying to protect sea turtles, lawyer says

The Guardian World Wednesday 27 May 2026, 16:45 UTC By Maya Yang 1 min read

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A tourist, Igor Lytvynchuk, faces court charges for harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a rock. His lawyer claims the action was an attempt to protect sea turtles and that Mr. Lytvynchuk has since faced threats and doxing.

Igor Lytvynchuk is scheduled to appear in court on charges of harassing and attempting to harass a protected animal

The lawyer for a tourist accused of hurling a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal says his client was trying to protect sea turtles and has since been assaulted, threatened and doxed.

Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, is scheduled to appear in court in Honolulu on Wednesday on charges of harassing and attempting to harass a protected animal.

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Tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered Hawaiian seal was trying to protect sea turtles, lawyer says

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