Episode
Man Arrested for Throwing Rock at Endangered Seal
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- May 14, 2026
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- 84
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Summary
38-year-old Washington resident, Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, arrested for throwing a rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal, Lani, in Maui. Facing federal charges for harassment, he could face up to a year in prison and fines reaching $70,000. The incident sparked outrage in Maui, with Lani serving as a symbol of hope post-wildfires. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7514875b30f10017