A tourist, Igor Lytvynchuk, accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, claims he was trying to protect sea turtles, according to his lawyer.

The attorney for a man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal stated that his client was acting to protect turtles. This defense was offered in response to the accusation.

The lawyer for a tourist accused of throwing a rock at a rare Hawaiian monk seal claims his client was 'brutally assaulted' and has been doxed and threatened. The tourist faces accusations of harming protected wildlife.

A lawyer for a tourist accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal states that their client has been subjected to doxing and threats following the incident.

A man in Seattle was detained after beachgoers witnessed him attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and yelling 'I'm rich.' Harassing or injuring these seals is illegal and carries severe penalties.