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Arrogant tourist who threw huge rock at Hawaiian seal gives ridiculous reason for attack

Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, was hit with federal charges and beaten up by locals after the caught-on-video incident at a Lahaina beach on May 5, but was only trying to protect the turtles -- known locally as honu -- by scaring the beloved seal away, his lawyer told reporters.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NY Post says: Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, was hit with federal charges and beaten up by locals after the caught-on-video incident at a Lahaina beach on May 5, but was only trying to protect the turtles -- known locally as honu -- by scaring the beloved seal away, his lawyer told reporters.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: May 17, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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