Hawaiian monk seals are endangered and protected under Hawaii state law. Officials ask people to stay behind the roped off areas on the beach for the safety of onlookers and the seals. This mother seal (Rocky) recently gave birth to her pup at Kaimana Beach. NOAA strongly urges swimmers and beachgoers to stay at least 150 feet away from mother seals and their pups. This area in Waikiki is a common spot for swimmers to do open ocean laps. We will have the latest on KITV4 News Tonight at 5pm with

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