The Enigma of Loch Ness

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A Review of Robert L. France’s Disentangled: Ethnozoology and Environmental Explanation of the Gloucester Sea Serpent Casciato, Paul (28 April 2010). "Loch Ness Monster is real, says policeman". reuters. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016 . Retrieved 28 April 2010. On 3 August 2012, skipper George Edwards claimed that a photo he took on 2 November 2011 shows "Nessie". Edwards claims to have searched for the monster for 26 years, and reportedly spent 60 hours per week on the loch aboard his boat, Nessie Hunter IV, taking tourists for rides. [70] Edwards said, "In my opinion, it probably looks kind of like a manatee, but not a mammal. When people see three humps, they're probably just seeing three separate monsters." [71] In 1993, Discovery Communications produced a documentary, Loch Ness Discovered, with a digital enhancement of the Dinsdale film. A person who enhanced the film noticed a shadow in the negative that was not obvious in the developed film. By enhancing and overlaying frames, he found what appeared to be the rear body of a creature underwater: "Before I saw the film, I thought the Loch Ness Monster was a load of rubbish. Having done the enhancement, I'm not so sure." [59] Scientist wonders if Nessie-like monster in Alaska lake is a sleeper shark". Alaska Dispatch News. 3 May 2012. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015 . Retrieved 5 March 2015.

The Loch Ness Monster". YouTube. 19 January 2007. Archived from the original on 26 December 2017 . Retrieved 8 July 2009. The Courier in 2017 published excerpts from the Campbell article, which had been titled "Strange Spectacle in Loch Ness". [25] If you enjoyed this article and want to see me do more, more often, please consider supporting me at patreon. The more funding I receive, the more time I’m able to devote to producing material for TetZoo and the more productive I can be on those long-overdue book projects. Thanks! Knowles. "The Loch Ness Monster is still a mystery". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019.Professor Neil Gemmell, who is sceptical about Nessie’s existence, uses cutting-edge scientific techniques to conduct DNA testing. If successful, the results may shed light on the riddle. Yet, he is thrust into a contentious discussion about the veracity of the monster’s presence as he faces increasing pressure from locals and those involved in the myth.

Campbell, Steuart. The Loch Ness Monster – The Evidence, Buffalo, New York, Prometheus Books, 1985. As with many enduring myths, the legend of the Loch Ness Monster continues to endure despite the absence of concrete evidence. Whether a mythical creature, a misidentified animal, or a product of human imagination, the allure of Nessie remains as captivating as ever. As the waters of Loch Ness glisten in the sunlight, the enigma of the Loch Ness Monster lingers, inviting us to wonder what mysteries may lie hidden in the depths below. Conclusion:Edwards, Phil (21 April 2015). "How scientists debunked the Loch Ness Monster". Vox. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023 . Retrieved 13 August 2023. In 1972, a team of zoologists from Yorkshire's Flamingo Park Zoo, searching for the monster, discovered a large body floating in the water. The corpse, 4.9–5.4m (16–18ft) long and weighing as much as 1.5 tonnes, was described by the Press Association as having "a bear's head and a brown scaly body with clawlike fins." The creature was placed in a van to be carried away for testing, but police seized the cadaver under an act of parliament prohibiting the removal of "unidentified creatures" from Loch Ness. It was later revealed that Flamingo Park education officer John Shields shaved the whiskers and otherwise disfigured a bull elephant seal that had died the week before and dumped it in Loch Ness to dupe his colleagues. [151] educational.rai.it (p. 17)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 March 2018 . Retrieved 11 March 2018. Gander, Kashmira (19 April 2014). "Loch Ness Monster found on Apple Maps?". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018 . Retrieved 20 April 2014. Tim Dinsdale (1975) Project Water Horse. The true story of the monster quest at Loch Ness (Routledge & Kegan Paul) ISBN 0-7100-8030-1

Researchers have examined core samples collected from the lake bed, providing insights into 12,000 years of sediment. These samples reveal evidence of coal burning during the industrial revolution as well as radiation resulting from atomic testing in the Pacific. In the 1980s, a fleet of research vessels systematically surveyed the loch, utilizing advanced sonar technology at the time, effectively mapping the submerged landscape. The Arctic char, with its vibrant colors and adaptability to cold waters, thrives in the deeper, colder regions of Loch Ness. Its resilience and ability to navigate the loch’s mysteries parallel the enduring quest to unveil Nessie’s secrets. Loch Ness, in the Highlands of Scotland. At the head of the loch is the monastery at Fort Augustus. (more) Burton, Maurice, The Elusive Monster: An Analysis of the Evidence from Loch Ness, London, Rupert Hart-Davis, 1961 As shown on the DVD, the "hoax" was on even before photography started as several media outlets announced the upcoming production as an actual film. [3] Adding to the verisimilitude is the fact that everyone who appears on screen is a real person and most are in fact who they say they are. For example, DP Gabriel Beristain and soundman Russell Williams II are well-known, distinguished professionals who did work on the productions they respectively name on screen. [3] Critical reaction [ edit ]Smith, Oliver (2023). "Nessie and Noctilucent Clouds: A Meteorological Explanation for Some Loch Ness Monster Sightings". Coolabah (34): 25–45. Archived from the original on 6 July 2023 . Retrieved 7 July 2023. The Man Who Filmed Nessie: Tim Dinsdale and the Enigma of Loch Ness is an essential read for those seriously interested in the history of monster searching and the people who engage in it. The book has very high production values and impressive design and editorial standards, and includes an excellent colour plate section. I enjoyed reading it and think that Angus Dinsdale has produced a book that his late father would have been proud of, and moved by. Many interesting people have contributed to the lore of the Loch Ness Monster, and Dinsdale was without doubt one of the most important and influential. I leave you to judge whether this was time wasted, or a life enriched and made remarkable.

It spawned many more such “sightings”, which variously described the creatures as a “monster fish, “sea serpent,” or “dragon”. European eels, like Nessie, possess an air of mystery. These long, serpentine creatures have made Loch Ness their home, and their enigmatic migration from the Sargasso Sea echoes the mystique of the loch itself.Many find it amusing or unimpressive when they take a detour on their trip to the Isle of Skye or Cairngorms National Park. Tom Metcalfe (9 September 2019). "Loch Ness Contains No 'Monster' DNA, Say Scientists". livescience.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2019 . Retrieved 10 September 2019. Campbell, Steuart (14 April 2013). "Say goodbye to Loch Ness mystery". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 11 December 2019 . Retrieved 18 January 2020. In 1951, Lachlan Stuart, a respected water bailiff, claimed to have witnessed the creature from a distance of about 600 yards. He described seeing a large, dark object slowly moving through the water, leaving behind a wake. In 1972, a group of researchers from the Academy of Applied Science led by Robert H. Rines conducted a search for the monster involving sonar examination of the loch depths for unusual activity. Rines took precautions to avoid murky water with floating wood and peat. [ citation needed] A submersible camera with a floodlight was deployed to record images below the surface. If Rines detected anything on the sonar, he turned the light on and took pictures.