Hawaiian tourist faces charges after allegedly hurling rock
By The BriefBrief
A Hawaiian tourist allegedly bragged “I’m rich” after hurling a rock at an endangered seal, risking prison and fines.
WHO:Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk
WHAT:Faces prison and substantial fines if convicted of harassing a protected animal after allegedly hurling a rock at an endangered seal and bragging “I’m rich.”
WHEN:May 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM ET
WHERE:Hawaii
WHY:The alleged harassment of a protected endangered seal, including the rock-throwing incident.
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