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Tourist charged with harassing protected Hawaiian seal claims he was protecting sea turtles

Igor Lytvynchuk is facing charges for allegedly harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal. His lawyer claims he was trying to protect sea turtles during the incident and that Lytvynchuk has since received threats and harassment.

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Igor Lytvynchuk is facing charges for allegedly harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal. His lawyer claims he was trying to protect sea turtles during the incident and that Lytvynchuk has since received threats and harassment.

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

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Tourist charged with harassing protected Hawaiian seal claims he was protecting sea turtles