I was walking along the beach with my dog when we suddenly noticed this near the shore.

turtle’s swollen condition was one of the main reasons it initially looked so unusual.

Gas buildup inside a decomposing body can create dramatic changes. The body may expand unevenly, producing shapes that appear unnatural to anyone unfamiliar with the process.

Skin also begins to loosen as tissues break down. It can tear away, fold over itself, or create continue reading …