Outrage is growing after a viral video allegedly showed a tourist harᴀssing and throwing rocks at “Kaiwi,” a protected Hawaiian monk seal believed to be pregnant. Wildlife advocates say the disturbing act may have endangered not only the mother seal, but also her unborn pup.

Conservation groups warn that Hawaiian monk seals are among the rarest marine mammals on Earth, with every individual playing a vital role in the species’ survival. Federal authorities are continuing their investigation, reminding the public that harming or disturbing endangered wildlife can carry serious legal consequences.

The heartbreaking incident has sparked emotional reactions worldwide as people demand stronger protections for vulnerable marine animals.