A tourist from Seattle, 37, is accused of throwing a large rock at a monk seal off the coast of Maui on Tuesday, according to reporting. The animal is a protected monk seal, and the incident has drawn public attention due to the alleged cruelty toward a protected wildlife species. The sources say the tourist was identified as unidentified in the reports and that the act occurred in the marine area near Maui’s coastline. Details about any arrest, charges, or official investigation status are not provided in the available summaries. The reporting centers on the claim that the tourist used a large rock to strike the seal, with the incident described as an act of cruelty. The case also highlights regulations that protect monk seals and prohibit harassment or harm to them. Additional confirmed information from law-enforcement or wildlife officials, such as the outcome of the investigation or the identity of the person involved, is not included in the provided material.