Jake Paul is under investigation in Puerto Rico after filming himself 'breaking the law by driving a golf cart along a protected beach during turtle nesting season', outraging environmentalists
- Influencer, 24, was seen riding a motorized golf cart along a protected beach in Puerto Rico
- That activity is prohibited in order to protect the island's precious wildlife
- TMZ reports that Paul's famous brother, Logan, may also have been present at the time
- Secretary of Natural and Environmental Resources has ordered a probe into the incident
- The Pauls recently rented a $10 million waterfront mansion in Puerto Rico
- It comes less than two weeks after Paul hit headlines after becoming embroiled in a physical fight with Floyd MayweatherYouTube sensation Jake Paul is under investigation by officials in Puerto Rico after he recorded himself riding a golf cart along a protected beach.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram on Friday sharing a short video that showed him speeding along the sand in the motorized vehicle - which is prohibited in order to protect local wildlife.
TMZ reports that Paul's famous brother, Logan, may have been riding in a second golf cart seen in the clip.
Puerto Rico currently is in the midst of turtle nesting season, and Paul's video quickly sparked criticism.
He has since deleted the footage, but the territory's Secretary of Natural and Environmental Resources has ordered a probe into the incident.
'I have ordered an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the use of two motor vehicles on beaches that are presumed to be in Puerto Rico,' Secretary Rafael Machargo wrote in a release on Saturday.
YouTube sensation Jake Paul is under investigation by officials in Puerto Rico after he recorded himself riding a golf cart along a protected beach
On Friday, Paul posted a selfie that appeared to be taken in Puerto Rico with a palm tree featured in the background
'Although Paul's video does not establish where or when this was carried out, the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources reminds citizens that this type of activity is prohibited by law to protect the environment and the species that live or nest on the beaches,' the release continued.
'Those who violate the law face fines and other penalties, if applicable.'
Paul has not publicly responded to the investigation. On Friday, he posted a selfie that appeared to be taken in Puerto Rico with a palm tree featured in the background.
He was seen on board a private jet earlier in the week, but it is unclear whether he was en route to the island.
The Paul brothers recently rented a $10 million waterfront mansion in Puerto Rico.
'I thought it was [going to be] more third world'' Paul said of Puerto Rico on a recent podcast.
'So I went out there to scout it and I just fell in love with it.'
The 24-year-old took to Instagram on Friday sharing a short video that showed him speeding along the sand in the motorized vehicle - which is prohibited in order to protect local wildlife
Paul was seen on board a private jet earlier in the week, but it is unclear whether he was en route to the island
Both Paul brothers have recently turned to boxing, with older brother Logan, 26, set to take on Floyd Mayweather in a fight on June 6.
The pair appeared at a press event earlier this month to promote their fight, where things turned heated.
Jake Paul was on hand to support his star sibling and clashed with Mayweather after they exchanged verbal taunts.
Several punches were thrown between Mayweather and Jake before members of their entourages joined in the melee.
'I'll kill you, mother f*****!' Mayweather bellowed at his amateur adversary.
Bodyguards were eventually forced to break up the fight, but not before Jake was left with a minor injury.
Both Paul brothers have recently turned to boxing. Logan Paul is pictured left, Jake Paul is at right
A brawl broke out between Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul during a press conference earlier this month
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