State and federal agencies charged with protecting marine species such as Hawaiian sea turtles became aware of the post ...

The actress has since apologized, saying, "I am so sorry ... for touching those turtles. I did not know anything about the ...

A Disney star has apologized to the people of Hawaii after a video showing her touching an endangered sea turtle on a Maui beach led to an uproar on social media. China McClain, an actor and singer ...

State officials say a former Disney actress has apologized after posting footage of herself touching a threatened green sea ...

Actress China Anne McClain, known for her roles in several Disney shows including “A.N.T. Farm” series, was seen walking on a beach in the north side of Maui, Hawaii, before going up to sleeping ...

open image in gallery Disney star China McClain, 26, (pictured) had been attacked by fans online after she was filmed touching protected sea turtles on a Hawaii beach (Instagram/@chinamcclain ...

Disney “Descendants” actress China McClain has been schooled by the masses on Hawaii’s wildlife rules. The former child star ignited controversy after she ...

Two actresses, including one with Disney ties, have apologized for a video filmed in Hawaii that sparked a “social media ...

HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - An actress known for her roles in multiple Disney productions is apologizing after she recently ...

Thousands on social media were enraged over cultural insensitivity from a video actress China McClain posted on Instagram of ...

Hawaii also reminded all visitors not to touch, chase, feed, or interfere with adult-hatchling relationships, and to never block the turtles' access to the sea.

He says that while green sea turtles are usually calm animals, they do have very strong jaws. Hawksbill turtles, which are also found in Hawaii, do bite. Either way, he said you should avoid ...