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Suspect in monk seal harassment video faces federal charges
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: A suspect in a viral Maui monk seal harassment video says he was doxxed as his federal harassment case begins.
WHO: Igor Lytvynchuk
WHAT: Igor Lytvynchuk faces federal harassment charges in court after a viral video of him allegedly harassing a Hawaiian monk seal in Maui.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
WHERE: Maui, Hawaii, USA
WHY: He is being charged with harassment related to the alleged monk seal incident shown in the viral video.
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