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- Hawaii has reacted with fury to a video that shows how a man attacking a pregnant seal. The guy save the endangered animal several times with his fists.

The disturbing images were shot Tuesday at Salt Pond Beach on the island of Kauai. According to local authorities, the seal did not get physically hurt by the attack, local media report. They can take a beating, because they sometimes take on tiger sharks.

Thanks to the video could be two days later arrested a 19-year-old man. He hangs a fine up to 50. 000 dollars a jail and five years above the head.

Also expressed his disgust over the incident, the mayor of Kauai. 'Like many people in our community, I am shocked and disappointed by this man's behavior. This is unacceptable and illegal, 'he said in a statement. 'These animals deserve our respect and protection. My thanks go to onlookers who immediately alerted the authorities. '

The Hawaiian monk seal, that of marine biologists has been named RK-30, is a familiar sight on the beach and she is loved by locals. With her weight over 270 kilos is the largest seal in the area.

The seal species only occurs in Hawaii and is one of the most endangered species in the world. In total there are bad 1060 Hawaiian monk seals over.