Igor Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old resident of Covington, Washington, is scheduled to appear in court in Honolulu on charges of harassing a protected animal. His lawyer stated that Lytvynchuk was attempting to protect sea turtles when he allegedly threw a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal. The lawyer also mentioned that Lytvynchuk has faced threats and harassment since the incident.
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Tourist charged with harassing protected Hawaiian seal claims he was protecting sea turtles
Igor Lytvynchuk is facing charges for allegedly harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal. His lawyer claims he was trying to protect sea turtles during the incident and that Lytvynchuk has since received threats and harassment.
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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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