HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new video is sparking outrage after a man was seen picking up a honu, a Hawaiian green sea turtle , for a photo.

State officials say the incident is now on their radar, calling it another reminder that getting too close to sea turtles is both dangerous and illegal.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources says incidents like this aren’t rare. Despite posted signs, rules and repeated warnings, officials say people continue to cross the line, often for a picture.

The video was posted last week by the TikTok account @itsbleuworld.

DLNR confirms the incident was reported to them, and others on the beach also notified officials.

Since then, the video has spread quickly, drawing backlash from the Hawaiian community and marine life advocates.

“Immediately

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