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

turtle.

As decomposition progresses, tissues soften and lose their original form. Skin can split, muscles can collapse, and internal material may become visible.

The remains may also be compressed or distorted by their own weight. Once the supporting tissues weaken, parts of the body can fold, sink, or tear.

What looked like something unnatural was simply continue reading …