The actress apologizes after he has posted Turtle Touching video: Maui now

The actress China McClain apologized to the Foreign Ministry of Land and natural resources after publishing a video on her Instagram account and touching a sea turtle on Maui.

The contribution was decreased from Monday after he received tens of thousands of likes and more than 2,000 comments, many of which pleaded the video and an excuse. Governor Josh Green, MD, belonged to those who pushed the removal of the position.

China McClain told The DLNR: “I was still not fully aware of the situation, and I was certainly not aware of the law. The video came from two years ago when we visited Hawai'i and I came across it on my phone and decided to post it. ”

She said she didn't understand the effects of the video. “They are the people I don't want to hurt. I understand the attention of culture and I understand the pain that goes hand in hand with the fact that their culture does not respect. These are never lines that we intentionally exceed so that part of this situation is currently violating us. I adore these beautiful turtles and the people of Hawai'i. We are very sorry, ”said McClain to DLNR.

She said she had an “immense amount of respect” for the residents of Hawai'i and her intention to protect land and wild animals, and plans to take the necessary precautions in the future.

State and federal authorities that were accused of protecting marine like Hawaiian marine turtles became aware of the posts on Monday and turned to remove the item.

DLNR notes that touching turtles does not necessarily violate the law, unless law enforcement authorities determine that the actions are a “attitude”. For example, if a person's actions change a turtle or the behavior of a turtle, there are a variety of state and/or federal laws with which a person could be charged.

The DLNR said: “At first glance, the activity may not be a violation of the state or federal rules that protect endangered or threatened species such as turtles, but“ surely ignored the guidelines for wild animals developed by NOAA, the US fish and wildlife service and the DLNR. “

These guidelines require the following measures:

• Keep at least 10 feet away from sea turtles
• Avoid touching, hunting, feeding or disturbing adults and young animals
• Avoid blocking your access to or from the ocean

Since this has not been observed or reported directly by someone, it is difficult for the law enforcement authorities of state or federal protection to determine the intention.

The agencies have been using Hawai'i wild animal protocols for many years.

Brian Neilson, Division of the administrator of water resources, said: “Although we understand that it was probably not intended, this is not a pono way to interact with Hawaiian wild animals. We encourage the exchange of positive behavior on social media to inspire others, appreciate and protect our beautiful surroundings. “