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• Wildlife Expert Believes Death of 63 Sea Turtles Linked to Illegal Gillnetting near Coast Play Video

  November 25, 2019 10:03 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Two-hundred yards of illegal gillnetting was pulled from the Rio Grande over the last few days. The Coast Guard says eight sea turtles and five blacktip sharks were caught in it. Only three of those turtles lived and were cut loose. The illegal gillnetting... more »

• The Impact: Gill Net Poaching on the Rio Grande Play Video

  October 31, 2019 10:13 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In the pitch black of night, Texas Game Wardens hunt for illegal gill nets along the Rio Grande. The nets can stretch from Mexico to the United States trapping, killing fish; cutting into a dwindling supply. Not only do officials hunt in the dark with lights... more »

• Game Warden Investigation into Sea Turtles’ Death Ongoing Play Video

  August 19, 2019 4:26 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A federal investigation into individuals catching and cooking sea turtles is ongoing. Cameron County Game Wardens received a tip from their Operation Game Thief hotline about individuals catching the endangered creatures. After making contact with the suspects and searching their vehicle, Game Wardens found... more »

• Cameron Co. Game Warden Saves Infant from Choking Play Video

  May 31, 2019 2:50 PM

  PALM VALLEY – A mother and her infant child are feeling a lot better after a scare Wednesday. Texas Game Wardens tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS one of their Cameron County officers saved the baby girl’s life. Warden Shane Horrocks was on patrol near Palm Valley when he spotted... more »

• Texas Game Wardens Stepping Up Patrols along Border Play Video

  December 16, 2016 5:38 PM

  FALCON LAKE – The Texas Game Wardens’ role has changed as they place more patrols on Falcon Lake following a fatal shooting last week. The game wardens are watching out for drugs and others dangers on the waters. A boat stacked with usually three wardens is now armed with a... more »