SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- A federal investigation is underway into the deaths of sea turtles near South Padre Island.

On a Facebook post, Texas Game Wardens said they received several calls of people catching, killing and filleting sea turtles.

After a vehicle search, shells were found.

Wardens headed up to the beach to track down the others responsible.

Agents with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were notified.