Most of us dismiss the concept of monsters as fairytales or silly myths not worthy of our attention. Yet many serious scientists have spent years in particular hope while studying the truth behind the sightings of a monster in the Lochness Lake in Scotland.
Nessie, the nickname of the strange but mysterious creature that resides in the serene location of the Loch is one of the most debated myths in Scottish history. Sightings of this monster can be traced back as far as the 7th Century - when a local Saint by the name of St Columbia was believed to have interacted with the monster by giving him strict orders not to touch human beings - the reason why Nessie is only seen on rare occasions. Earlier sightings were recorded in the year of 1933 when two different individuals reported descriptions of the same occasion - a creature loitering on the road but quickly disappeared into the lake after being seen. Many of these reports were mere verbal descriptions that cannot be relied upon scientifically, yet many presented photographs and videos to back up their claims. With advancing technology, many of these recordings were found to have some deliberate or unintentional flaw that gave the impression of the Lochness monster but in reality they were other objects or animals – remember that picture that looks more like several car tires? In addition to these amateur findings, several sonar expeditions have been carried out to detect any unusual movement beneath the lake. On many occasions it was found that some unexplained big object was moving beneath the surface of the water which could not be explained by the known objects or animals in the Loch. The conclusions drawn from a variety of studies are still the same – there is no substantial or innovative evidence for the existence of the Lochness monster. Many believe that it could be an ancient animal such as the Plesiosaur which has been long extinct (or so it seemed) but resembles the accumulated descriptions of Nessie. Only time will tell whether it is true or not, yet the mystery still remains and will continue to inspire people to search for the answers. Questions are raised however, should we mess with a creature that for many years has failed to disrupt the human cycle?
Want to go on your own Lochness Monster search? Here is what to do:Nessie, the nickname of the strange but mysterious creature that resides in the serene location of the Loch is one of the most debated myths in Scottish history. Sightings of this monster can be traced back as far as the 7th Century - when a local Saint by the name of St Columbia was believed to have interacted with the monster by giving him strict orders not to touch human beings - the reason why Nessie is only seen on rare occasions. Earlier sightings were recorded in the year of 1933 when two different individuals reported descriptions of the same occasion - a creature loitering on the road but quickly disappeared into the lake after being seen. Many of these reports were mere verbal descriptions that cannot be relied upon scientifically, yet many presented photographs and videos to back up their claims. With advancing technology, many of these recordings were found to have some deliberate or unintentional flaw that gave the impression of the Lochness monster but in reality they were other objects or animals – remember that picture that looks more like several car tires? In addition to these amateur findings, several sonar expeditions have been carried out to detect any unusual movement beneath the lake. On many occasions it was found that some unexplained big object was moving beneath the surface of the water which could not be explained by the known objects or animals in the Loch. The conclusions drawn from a variety of studies are still the same – there is no substantial or innovative evidence for the existence of the Lochness monster. Many believe that it could be an ancient animal such as the Plesiosaur which has been long extinct (or so it seemed) but resembles the accumulated descriptions of Nessie. Only time will tell whether it is true or not, yet the mystery still remains and will continue to inspire people to search for the answers. Questions are raised however, should we mess with a creature that for many years has failed to disrupt the human cycle?
1) Sit along the waters edge of the lake with a pair of binoculars and a camera - make sure to bring plenty of sustenance as you may be here for quite some time
2) Rent a boat and spend the afternoon fishing on the lake - who knows what you will find?
3) Set up webcams along the shore - this way you won't miss a thing
4) Go scuba diving - the lake is freezing but that's what a wetsuit is for
5) Finally, spend enough time to enjoy the beauty of the Loch and its mystery may be unraveled.
