# Man Under Investigation for Endangered Seal Attack

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-09T02:11:05+00:00
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A Seattle man faces federal charges after a viral video shows him throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, Lani, in Maui. The incident, protected by federal laws, has sparked outrage and a full prosecution push. Witnesses report a large rock aimed at the seals head. The man, detained and lawyered up, remains silent. The case is now with NOAAs enforcement team. Call the hotline at 800-800-53964 for wildlife trouble. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aaeddafb02a69e52

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