A Washington man has been detained after a viral video surfaced showing him throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal while on a Maui beach. The incident has sparked outrage among locals and animal rights advocates, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the harassment of this protected species. Witnesses reported that after the man threw the rock, he faced backlash from other tourists present. Investigators are now looking into potential breaches of seal resting areas and the implications of this act on the endangered animal.