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Lawyer For Tourist Who Hurled Rock At Beloved Seal Provides Unusual Justification For His Client’s Actions

“Weakest excuse ever,” a netizen wrote while reacting to the lawyer’s explanation.

Bored Panda · May 27

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

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

The Guardian - US · May 27

Igor Lytvynchuk Arrested: 'Rich' Tourist Faces $70K Fine For Attacking Beloved Hawaii Monk Seal 'Lani'

A 'wealthy' tourist was arrested after a viral video showed him attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. He faces federal charges and potential fines of up to $70,000.

International Business Times UK · May 15

'I Don't Care, I'm Rich' - Who Is The Cruel Tourist Who Threw A Rock At Beloved Hawaiian Seal - Then Gets Beaten Up For It

A Seattle tourist was detained after attacking a Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, sparking outrage and 'street justice' from a local later dubbed as an 'Ambassador of Aloha.'

International Business Times UK · May 12

Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides with more rain to come

Rain fell between 1 and 2in hourly in Maui, Molokai and the Big Island while tens of thousands are without power

The Guardian - US · Mar 15

Hawaii becomes latest tourist spot to tackle effect of holiday rentals

Holiday rentals take up one-fifth of Maui's housing

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Poverty in Lahaina has doubled after 2023 wildfire: ‘We’re cutting down on what we eat’

Maui, struck by one of the deadliest blazes in modern US history, has seen tourism drop, a shortage of houses and persistent inflation

The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2024

Maui remembers the 102 lost in the Lahaina wildfire with a paddle out 1 year after devastating blaze

Dozens of Maui surfers, canoe paddlers and boat riders made their way into the ocean off Lahaina, Hawaii, on Thursday to remember the 102 people killed when the nation’s deadliest wildfire in more than a century destroyed the historic town one year ago

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

Maui officials are highlighting some steps toward rebuilding nearly a year after a deadly wildfire destroyed much of Lahaina

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Maui ponders its future as leaders consider restricting vacation rentals loved by tourists

The mayor of Maui County in Hawaii wants to stop owners of thousands of vacation properties from renting to visitors

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024