Leatherback turtle nest hatches on Kata Beach Leatherback turtle nest hatches on Kata Beach PHUKET: A total of 29 baby leatherback turtles broke through the sand and made their way into the sea at Kata Beach last night (Feb 26), as a large gathering of well-wishers stood back to watch. Saturday 27 February 2021, 01:51PM A baby leatherback turtle makes its way across the sand at Kata Beach last night (Feb 27). Photo: DMCR In total, 34 baby leatherback turtles hatched at Kata Beach last night (Feb 27). Photo: DMCR Local residents started gathering at beach again yesterday evening. Photo: DMCR The crowd was kept back from the nest site and a path that had been cleared to the sea. Photo: DMCR