Recently, I found myself frowning at the news from Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.

The story is about a man who threw stones at an endangered sea lion and was ultimately charged by federal prosecutors. Watching the news, I couldn't help but exclaim, "What is wrong with him? Serves him right!"

Looking into the details of the incident, a 38-year-old man named Igor Litvinchuk, who lives in Washington, began to follow a Hawaiian monk seal leisurely strolling along the beach. He then picked up a large rock lying around and threw it at the seal's head with a full swing.

Fortunately, the rock missed, but the defenseless seal was startled and had to dive into the water in a panic.

What truly angered people was his next action. When citizens and tourists watching from the side shouted, "Stop it right now, or I will call the police," the man reportedly smirked and said, "Go ahead and report me; I have enough money to pay any fine."

This arrogant and ignorant comment could have come straight from a third-rate movie villain.

It seems he thought that having some money meant he could look down on nature and life, but the 'Hawaiian monk seal' he disturbed is an extremely rare species, with only about 1,600 left.

At the beach, there are 'No Trespassing' signs everywhere to protect these animals.

They are precious neighbors and treasures of Hawaii, which we can only observe from a distance while being careful not to make a sound.

For local residents, these sea lions are not just animals; they are valuable beings. So, it's no surprise that public sentiment turned against him when he threw stones, thinking he could just pay a fine because he has money.

However, U.S. federal law is not as lenient as this man thought. Litvinchuk, who boasted that he could just "solve it with money," was formally charged by U.S. federal prosecutors for violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.

The U.S. is known for having no mercy when it comes to actions that harm wildlife, especially endangered species. If all charges are upheld, this man could face prison time, and the money he bragged about could be drained away in fines and legal fees amounting to millions.

He is set to receive a combination of 'financial therapy' and 'prison experience.'

This is a bitter yet satisfying incident. There are often people who come to a resort like Hawaii to enjoy nature but lack even the minimum courtesy.

I hope he realizes how heavy the cost of his arrogance is, believing that money can buy the value of life and evade the judgment of the law.

I sincerely hope that U.S. federal law will take a toll on that gentleman's wallet and that this incident will lead to the disappearance of thoughtless tourists who treat wildlife like toys.

Hey, sea lion, were you startled? That bad man has gone to face his punishment, so stretch out and rest easy!