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Sea turtle egg poachers caught on video at Oaxaca sanctuary, prompting federal investigation

A viral video of men digging up sea turtle nests in Oaxaca has prompted a federal investigation and fresh outrage over wildlife crime at one of Mexico’s main sea turtle nesting sanctuaries. The footage, shared widely on social media, shows several young men with white sacks extracting eggs directly from nests in the sand and handling turtles during nesting — with one person seen grabbing and throwing a turtle. 🚨 La Profepa investiga el saqueo …

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Two subjects were picked up while plundering turtle eggs in the sanctuary of Playa Escobilla, Oaxaca. The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) reported that it filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR). In the video released on social networks looters flee after having stolen a turtle nest. Attacks on biodiversity represent a federal crime that is punishable by up to 9 years in prison. Related news: Starts Sea…

After a video broadcast on social media that caused outrage at the looting of turtle eggs on Escobilla beach in Oaxaca, authorities have already begun the relevant investigations, so it is essential that the population and visitors know the serious legal consequences of these actions. In Mexico, sea turtles enjoy special protection under a total and permanent ban since 1990, which makes any use of their products a federal crime. Hey! We are also…

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Environment (Profepa) reported that the necessary investigations into the plundering of golf turtle eggs in Playa Escobilla on the coast of Oaxaca went viral on social networks. Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel and carry the information in your hands. Profepa investigates the looting of turtle eggs In X's account, Profepa indicated that they went to the site and an investigation is already being carr…

Redacción / Grupo Cantón A video showed the plundering of golf turtle eggs in Playa Escobilla, Oaxaca, generating criticism and reinforcing the call to protect the species. A video broadcast on social networks showed the looting of golf turtle eggs in Playa Escobilla, one of the main nesting sanctuaries at the level of [...] The post Indignant looting of golf turtle eggs in Playa Escobilla appeared first on Quintana Roo Hoy.

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Mexico News Daily broke the news in Mexico on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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