A sea turtle found Monday near Fort Stevens State Park was already dead when it washed ashore, the Seaside Aquarium said. The 40-pound olive ridley sea turtle was found on Sunset Beach.

Police are warning beachgoers on Sunset Beach in North Carolina to be aware of dead birds. The Sunset Police Department said officers are aware of multiple deceased common loons in the area.

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The discovery of several dead loons in Sunset Beach several days ago raised concerns about avian flu possibly affecting the Cape Fear region. However, Sea Biscuit ...