Threats to Paradise: The Unsettling Rise of Wildlife Harassment in Hawaiian Waters The arrest of Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, a 38 year old tourist from Washington state, on charges of harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has highlighted the disturbing trend of wildlife harassment in Hawaii's waters.
A witness captured the incident on video, showing a coconut sized rock being hurled towards the animal's head with reckless abandon.
This is not an isolated incident; it's part of a larger pattern of disrespect and disregard for Hawaii's unique and fragile ecosystem.