Loch Ness Monster searches hear "four distinct noises" during hunt
The largest search for elusive water beast in 50 years took place over the weekend
Last updated 27th Aug 2023
Researchers looking for the Loch Ness Monster have heard “four distinct noises” in the water as around 200 volunteers brave the weather for the biggest search for the creature in 50 years.
Scotland’s beloved mythical beast has been popular since the 1930s, and the search for Nessie continued outside Inverness today, with enthusiasts lining the banks of the loch.
Around 300 people also tuned in to watch their efforts via a livestream.
Alan McKenna, from Edinburgh, headed north to take part in the hunt on a boat using a hydrophone system, which he said “is an underwater microphone so we can listen to the underwater world of Loch Ness.”
He added: “When we were testing the equipment, we did hear four distinctive noises that we didn't know where it was coming from.
"We didn't know the origin of it was, which is quite exciting."
The weather in the area was “horrific” but it could not dampen the spirits of the volunteers.
Mr McKenna said: “the Scottish Highland Games were cancelled for the first time in 75 years, but that didn't stop us - and that didn't stop our volunteers.
"We've had people coming from all over the world.
"We've had people from Spain, France, Germany and we had a Finnish couple.
"We've had news teams from Japan, Australia, America and it has been really good.
"We've all kind of banded together. It's been fantastic."
Paul Nixon, general manager of the Loch Ness centre, said he felt there was “something” worth looking for, adding: “I believe there is something big lurking in the depths of Loch Ness.
"Now I don't know whether it's a monster - I don't know what it is but I reckon there's something down there."
Do you think it could be the elusive monster they heard?