Defense argues tourist acted to protect wildlife by tossing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

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Defense argues tourist acted to protect wildlife by tossing rock at Hawaiian monk seal
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A Washington state tourist accused of hurling a coconut-sized rock at a Hawaiian monk seal named Lani is defended by his lawyer, who says the act was an attempt to protect sea life and notes the defendant has faced online doxxing and threats as the case proceeds in federal court.

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