The female turtle's body was found by environmental workers who then informed local authorities. It was over 1.10 metres long, weighed 80 kilos and was in the state of decomposition, suggesting it may have died many days ago.

There was a large crack along the turtle's shell and it was suspected that it was hit by a propeller and died from the injuries.

The dead turtle has been transferred to the Vung Tau City Environmental Company for burial.

The green sea turtle, scientifically known as Chelonia Mydas, is an endangered species.

Last month, another green sea turtle weighing around 85-90 kilos and 91 centimetres long was also found dead on a beach on Con Dao Island in Ba Ria-Vung Tau and investigations showed that it was killed for its eggs and organs.