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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott and Katie Hawkinson

Hawaiian tourist who allegedly bragged ‘I’m rich’ after hurling rock at endangered seal gives new reason for actions: report

A Washington man has been charged with harassing an endangered seal named Lani — and now, his defense attorney is sharing his side of the story.

​Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk has been charged with harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii. The 38-year-old was detained by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration special agents on Wednesday near Seattle.

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