The smallest measured 7.5 centimeters carapace length. Remains varied from decomposed and desiccated to fresh. Preliminary analysis revealed no indications that these turtles were other than in good condition before their demise. While some limbs were missing, predation of soft tissue may have occurred post mortem. There were no teeth nor claw marks observed on the shells.
Cause of death is undetermined.
The 11 dead turtles were found in the area south of Fox Island circled in red below. The rest of the marsh from the Anawan turnaround to Wise Hill and Field Point will be searched during low tides over the next few days.