Video of man throwing rock at seal in Hawaii sparks anger
Summary
A man was detained in Maui, Hawaii, after throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. The seal is protected by laws, and harming it can lead to fines or criminal charges, but no charges have been filed yet.Key Facts
- The incident happened off the shore of Maui, Hawaii.
- A 37-year-old man from Seattle was detained after being identified by police.
- The man threw a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal swimming near the coast.
- Hawaiian monk seals are protected by the Endangered Species Act and other laws.
- Only about 1,400 to 1,600 Hawaiian monk seals remain in the wild.
- It is illegal to harm, harass, or disturb these seals.
- No criminal charges have been filed against the man so far.
- The seal moved away to a nearby group of rocks after the incident.
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