Rare leatherback sea turtle was found stranded on a South Carolina beach . Nicknamed a year , the huge creature was so big he did n't fit on scales . He is now being treated with fluids and antibiotics at a nearby aquarium . Veterinarians believe he may have become stranded after eating plastic . Sea turtles often mistake plastic debris for jellyfish , their favourite food .
Rare leatherback sea turtle was found stranded on a South Carolina beach . Nicknamed Yawkey , the huge creature was so big he did n't fit on scales . He is now being treated with fluids and antibiotics at a nearby aquarium . Veterinarians believe he may have become stranded after eating plastic . Sea turtles often mistake plastic debris for jellyfish , their favourite food .