An 'extremely rare' 350-pound loggerhead turtle was rescued on a Cape Cod beach, after officials found it cold-stunned and unable to breathe on the shore. Officials say it is very rare for an adult sea turtle to be stranded in the fall – a majority that become cold-stunned are typically juveniles. Although it is not uncommon for a large adult loggerhead, officials say such events only occur in the colder months starting in December. Aquarium officials posted photos of the loggerhead on Facebook, saying he came in only 'minimally responsive and was not initiating breaths on his own.' Loggerhead turtles get their name from their massive heads that hold powerful jaw muscles, which they use to crush their prey.

Source: Daily Mail November 24, 2020 18:13 UTC