Is this photo evidence of the Loch Ness Monster?
Nessie hunters claim to have captured a new image and heard a ‘unique noise’ during The Quest Weekend, an organised search for the Loch Ness Monster.
The event saw hundreds of Nessie hunters from across the world scour the 23-mile-long body of water between Thursday May 30 and Sunday June 2.
Among them was Alan McKenna from Loch Ness Exploration, who captured a “unique noise” described as rhythmic pulsing for around 10 seconds.
He used a 60-foot hydrophone and is now set to analyse the noise more closely in an attempt to identify the source of the “fascinating sound that he has never heard before”.
Evelyn Murphy, 11, also captured a potential sighting with an intriguing photo, showing a clear break in the water made by an unidentified object or creature.
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Ashley Range, a volunteer who travelled from Washington State to take part in The Quest, said: “I’ve been obsessed with Scotland and Nessie my whole life, and to be here is just a dream.
“To be on an actual expedition and out on Deepscan exploring Loch Ness is a dream come true.
“I definitely believe in Nessie. Although a lot of the evidence can be explained, there is a lot out there that is unexplainable.
“It’s been an incredible trip!”
In addition to the search, several other celebratory events also took place.
The Loch Ness Centre hosted a live debate with Alan McKenna from Loch Ness Exploration, Roland Watson, a renowned Loch Ness writer, and eyewitness Richard White.
The panel told gripping stories, discussed their ongoing research, and dissected eyewitness accounts, all while debating the existence of the elusive monster.
It comes ahead of The Loch Ness Centre’s upcoming collaboration with an unnamed Scottish university, which will use new technology to study the loch.
Paul Nixon, general manager of The Loch Ness Centre, said: “The excitement this weekend has proven that intrigue surrounding Loch Ness and its monster is still very much alive.
“We all want the same thing, to discover the mysteries of the natural phenomena beneath the loch.
“After another successful The Quest Weekend, we’re more determined than ever to continue our search for answers.”
Next year’s Quest Weekend takes place from Thursday 22 to Sunday May 25 2025.
Our data team has been crunching the numbers on sightings to work out when, where and how to see the Loch Ness Monster – find out here.
If you want to learn more about Nessie, make sure to read our ultimate Loch Ness Monster factfile.
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