He outlived Nimoy
Posted on 08/24/2023 10:16:12 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Monster hunters have convened in the Scottish Highlands of the United Kingdom this weekend for a significant endeavor—the pursuit of the perpetually mysterious Loch Ness Monster. This marks the most extensive quest for the fabled creature in over half a century.
Beneath the glistening surface of Loch Ness, there is said to reside Nessie, a mythical sea creature with a storied history of nearly 1,500 years.
On the upcoming Saturday and Sunday (the 26th and 27th of August 2023), individuals passionate about monster investigations and those intrigued by Nessie’s legend are aiming to provide substantiation.
The organizers, namely the Loch Ness Centre and the research entity Loch Ness Exploration, have invited all who aspire to partake in this extensive exploration, which stands as the most ambitious since 1972.
“Our purpose is to observe, record and study the natural [behavior] of the Loch and phenomena that may be more challenging to explain,” states the Loch Ness Exploration Facebook page.
Grecian Delight supports Greece “If you believe that the Loch Ness Monster exists then we invite you to join the search, [and] we equally invite you to support the study of the Loch and the natural [behavior] of the elements that may be the root cause of these strange reports from Loch Ness.”
Advanced tools deployment Researchers are deploying a wide array of advanced tools, including surveying gear that, according to the Loch Ness Centre, has never been utilized in the freshwater lake before.
Drones equipped with infrared cameras are set to hover over the lake, while a hydrophone will be employed beneath the water’s surface to detect sounds resembling those attributed to Nessie, as reported by the center.
In addition, volunteers are gearing up for an extensive observation of the lake’s surface, diligently scanning for any unusual occurrences.
Regrettably, owing to an “exceptional interest” from hunters, the group is no longer able to accommodate individuals seeking to physically partake in the mission. Nevertheless, the Loch Ness Centre has made provisions for those who remain eager to engage. They can take part virtually through a live broadcast.
Encountering the mysterious creature Covering an expanse of twenty-two square miles and plunging to a maximum depth of 788 feet, Loch Ness holds the distinction of being the largest lake in Great Britain in terms of volume and the second-largest based on its surface area.
While the earliest written tales of the creature are linked to an encounter by the Irish monk Saint Columba in the year 565 A.D., accounts of a mysterious being residing in the lake are depicted in age-old stone carvings unearthed from the vicinity.
However, the notion of a creature dwelling within the waters of the lake didn’t gain significant prominence until April 1933.
During that time, a couple driving along the newly constructed road encircling the lake reported seeing an entity they linked to a “dragon or prehistoric monster,” as recounted by the Scottish Maritime Museum.
This initial sighting was soon followed by others, thereby attracting greater attention. Subsequently, in December 1933, Marmaduke Wetherell, a prominent hunter of large game, was commissioned to pursue the enigmatic creature.
He claimed to have discovered substantial tracks along the lake’s shore. Nevertheless, experts at the Natural History Museum, specializing in zoology, discredited these tracks.
Conspiracy theories regarding the existence of Nessie The subsequent year marked a pivotal moment when an English doctor named Robert Wilson captured an image, now famously referred to as the “Surgeon’s Photograph.” This snapshot seemingly displayed the head of Nessie positioned atop a long and slender neck extending from the water’s surface.
The surgeon's photograph taken by Robert Kenneth Wilson. The surgeon’s photograph taken by Robert Kenneth Wilson. Credit: Robin Gheysels / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 The image found its way into the news, effectively propelling the Loch Ness Monster into the realm of worldwide fame.
In a noteworthy revelation, one of the individuals who had participated in that particular search admitted on his deathbed that the photograph had been orchestrated.
The Loch Ness Centre reports a tally of over 1,140 documented Nessie sightings. Paul Nixon, serving as the Centre’s general manager, expressed his anticipation regarding the forthcoming outcome, as the weekend will witness an unparalleled exploration of the waters like never before.
“We are guardians of this unique story,” remarked Nixon. “And as well as investing in creating an unforgettable experience for visitors, we are committed to helping continue the search and unveil the mysteries that lie underneath the waters of the famous Loch.”
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“ the pursuit of the perpetually mysterious Loch Ness Monster”
Perpetually invisible money making fraud is what they mean to say
I’d bet a LOT of money they don’t find her. Dittos Big Foot and space aliens.
Is this a new reality show on the Discovery channel? 🤣🤣🤣
I loved that a show when I was a kid.
Has Sir Cort Godfrey of the Nessie Alliance weighed in yet?
Nessie has been around a long time.
Yep
Yep, the way I hear it, the people in and around Loch Ness have parlayed this into quite a lucrative industry.
Put a windmill farm in the loch, the vibrations will either bring it to the surface or drive it to the beach.
me too
Real or not, how is the Loch Ness Monster story a “conspiracy theory”?
Yeah, Nessie and Bigfoot may be out of town. Visiting Greece, perhaps...
I did a search to see if anyone had done a lidar scan of Loch Ness, or if one would even be helpful, but couldn’t find anything on it. They use lidar to uncover unknown settlements in the jungles in South America, and on land where they believe historic ruins may be hidden. Lidar gets rid of all the vegetation so you can see what’s underneath, so I’m not sure if it would even be feasible to use it for a body of water.
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