That thing is huge!

Two nights ago I went to the beach to clear my head, and smell the fresh salt air. I still have that Navy in my blood. I have always been drawn to the ocean. I remember in highschool I would go to the beach and just listen to the sound of the waves and sometimes fall asleep there all night long. When I was on the ship I looked at the ocen every morning to give thanks for the day and watch the sun rise. I looked at the waves every night that I could before I went to bed also. So the other night I was walking and saw a huge object moving on the beach. I thought at first it was a beached whale. Then, I said, "it looks more like a shark." I have never seen a shark that big before but I could see that this thing had a large body. It was about the size of a Fiat or Mini Cooper. I could make out the sand moving and what looked like a tail flapping. I kept my distance. Although this animal clarly looked beached I was taking no chances with it. It could be hurt. My eyes had not yet adjusted. I took my phone out and turnd on the flashlight application. I got a bit of courage and walked closer to investigate. Something I never do. The I realized what it was. There it was, the biggest sea turtle I have ever seen. This mom was digging her nest to lay her eggs. I never knew how big these things were.