NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A dead 800-pound leatherback turtle washed ashore Sunday in Volusia County.
The turtle washed up on New Smyrna Beach near the Dolphin Avenue walkover, beach officials said.
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The turtle was determined to be at least 10 years old. Leatherbacks are known to live up to 30-plus years, officials said.
The turtle was removed from the beach.