Loch Ness Monster Expedition

Loch Ness Monster Expedition

• A new expedition is underway to search for the Loch Ness monster, the largest search in over 50 years, using high-tech sensors, infrared cameras, thermal drones, and a hydrophone.

History of Sightings

• The alleged monster was first spotted in the 6th Century by Saint Columba, an Irish monk.
• The legend took hold in 1933 when a local hotel manager claimed to have seen a large whale-like creature.
• Thousands of eyewitnesses have claimed to have seen something in the 90 years since.

Previous Searches

• The largest search was conducted in 1972, scanning and filming the water surface from various points around the lock.
• In 1987, Operation Deep Scan used 20 sonar-equipped boats to search for unusual sonar hits under the water, finding three.
• In 2018, a team from New Zealand conducted a genetic study that found DNA from eels, supporting theories that the monster might be a large eel.

Personal Experiences

• A local man claims to have seen the creature 18 times and has photos, films, and videos to support his claims.

Current Expedition

• The expedition is funded by the local Loch Ness Center and a volunteer group, with over 300 volunteers from around the world standing guard along the loch's hilly shores.
• The search will continue for two days, using high-tech equipment to search for any solid evidence that could explain the sightings.

Loch Ness Monster Expedition

• A new expedition has begun, featuring the largest search in over 50 years, utilizing high-tech sensors, infrared cameras, thermal drones, and a hydrophone.

History of Sightings

• The legend of the Loch Ness monster dates back to the 6th Century, when Saint Columba, an Irish monk, allegedly spotted the creature.
• In 1933, a local hotel manager claimed to have seen a large whale-like creature, solidifying the legend.
• Over 90 years, thousands of eyewitnesses have reported sightings.

Previous Searches

• In 1972, the largest search was conducted, involving surface scanning and filming from various points around the loch.
• Operation Deep Scan in 1987 employed 20 sonar-equipped boats to search for unusual sonar hits underwater, resulting in three discoveries.
• A 2018 genetic study by a New Zealand team found DNA from eels, supporting the theory that the monster might be a large eel.

Personal Experiences

• A local man claims to have seen the creature 18 times, backed by photos, films, and videos.

Current Expedition

• The expedition is funded by the Loch Ness Center and a volunteer group, with over 300 volunteers from around the world participating.
• The two-day search will utilize high-tech equipment to gather solid evidence explaining the sightings.