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Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Police officers tried to protect Loch Ness Monster from harpoon-wielding mob
A remarkable document written in 1938 shows the former cop was convinced of the Loch Ness Monster's existence and raised the alarm over two men attempting to capture it 'dead or alive' A police report has revealed that officers believed the Loch Ness Monster was real 'beyond doubt' - and even tried to protect it from a harpoon-wielding mob. The remarkable document, written in 1938 by Inverness-shire chief constable William Fraser, shows he was convinced of Nessie's existence and raised the alarm over two men attempting to capture it 'dead or alive.' Unearthed 87 years later by Kenny Welsh of The Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit, Scotland, the letter details how police feared for the creature's safety as rumours of sightings fuelled public frenzy. The letter read: 'It has now come to my notice that a Mr Peter Kent and Miss Marion Stirling, both of London, are determined to catch the Monster dead or alive. "Mr Peter Kent visited Fort Augustus on Friday, 12 August and was seen there by my Officer stationed at Fort Augustus. It continued: 'To whom he stated that he was having a special harpoon gun made and that he was to return with some twenty experienced men on the 22 of August for the purpose of hunting the Monster down. "That there is some strange creature in Loch Ness seems now beyond doubt, but that the Police have any power to protect it is very doubtful. 'I have, however, caused Mr Peter Kent to be warned of the desirability of having the creature left alone, but whether my warning will have the desired effect or not remains to be seen.' Kenny discovered the fascinating police report while doing some research. 'It offers a rare glimpse into how even the police believed there might be something in the water,' Kenny said. Nagina Ishaq, General Manager of The Loch Ness Centre told how it was fascinating to see the historical local support for Nessie's protection from potential poachers. 'The dedication to ensuring its safety is something that resonates strongly with us here at the Centre. As we continue our search, we are committed to doing so in a way that is non-invasive and respectful of the creature and its environment,' she said. Alan McKenna, of Loch Ness Exploration, added: 'The 1938 police report is a rare moment where the mystery of Loch Ness crosses into official record. It reminds us that even authorities couldn't ignore what people claimed to see.'
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
First Loch Ness Monster Sighting of 2025 Reported: All the Details
Originally appeared on E! Online There's something fishy going on at Scotland's Dores Beach. Could it be the Loch Ness Monster? Well, it just might be because, according to the Loch Ness Centre, a man reported the first Nessie sighting of 2025 in January with a picture to prove it. "I just thought it was brilliant because it really shows like the wave," Aimee Todd, the center's marketing manager, told USA Today March 6. "And it looks like there is like some kind of dark mass under the water pushing up that wave." Along the vast expanse of the loch, the photo shows a large, dark mass right beneath the surface. A bit of what seems to resemble a certain mythical creature even pokes through the surface. And though there have been countless false alarms in the past, the center isn't quite sure about this case. "I don't think there's a been a definitive answer for yes or no yet,' Aimee continued. 'There's just too many sightings and too many descriptions from like photos, from films, and just like witness statements as well that are all too similar.' More from E! Online Love Is Blind Season 8: Find Out Who Broke Up and Who Got Married Teddi Mellencamp Shares More Tumors Were Found in Her Brain, 2 More in Lungs Amid Cancer Battle Stranded NASA Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore's Teen Daughter Breaks Silence on Debacle Indeed, not all hope is lost. Nagina Ishaq, the center's general manager, expressed her belief that the January sighting was 'particularly captivating.' 'The conditions on the day of this sighting were absolutely perfect,' she said in a March 5 statement on the Loch Ness Centre's website. 'This could very well be our first significant sighting of the year, further fueling the mystery surrounding Loch Ness and its most famous resident.' According to the official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register, there have been nearly 1,160 Nessie sightings over the years, with 13 webcam images recorded to date. After the most recent sighting, the center is more steadfast than ever in getting to the bottom of this mythical mystery. 'As always, we are committed to solving the mystery of Nessie once and for all,' Nagina continued. 'Our previous collaborations with the University of Aberdeen and Loch Ness Exploration allowed us to advance our research efforts significantly, and this potential sighting is a reminder that the mystery of Loch Ness is far from solved. We continue to explore every possibility, and are committed to uncovering the truth.' After all, with every sighting and blurry image, the world gets one step closer to knowing the truth behind the infamous long-necked creature. "Every observation adds to our understanding,' Loch Ness Exploration's Alan Mackenna said in the statement, 'whether it's potential evidence of Nessie or new insights into the loch's unique ecosystem.' For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
First Loch Ness monster sighting in 2025 reported. Could mystery finally be solved?
A man on the shores of Scotland's Dores Beach said he saw the elusive Loch Ness monster emerging from the depths of the loch, the first potential Nessie sighting reported to The Loch Ness Centre in 2025, the organization says. Winter often brings bad weather and the loch's surface can be choppy and shrouded in mist, leading to fewer reported sightings, Aimee Todd, the center's marketing manager, told USA TODAY on Thursday. But on Jan. 29, when the latest purported photo of the mythical creature was taken, the waters were calm and the conditions ideal for spotting unusual activity, according to Todd. Todd said she was thrilled to learn of the latest sighting. "I just thought it was brilliant because it really shows like the wave," Todd said. "And it looks like there is like some kind of dark mass under the water pushing up that wave." 🚨 2025's First Potential Nessie Sighting! 👀🐉Loch Ness has kicked off the year with an exciting mystery! A visitor at... Posted by The Loch Ness Centre on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Todd said the center has reached out to experts including Alan Mackenna of Loch Ness Exploration to verify that image is not a case of mistaken identity. She said often seals, birds or even boat wakes can be mistaken for Nessie and she is waiting to get more information from the man who took the photo on his cellphone and has not been publicly identified. The Loch Ness Centre has worked with Mackenna's organization and the University of Aberdeen to use cutting-edge technology to probe the depths of the loch and has invited hundreds of people around the world to participate in surface watching events, Todd said. During a massive search in 2023, Mackenna's team used drones and other technology to surveil the lake. "Every observation adds to our understanding, whether it's potential evidence of Nessie or new insights into the loch's unique ecosystem," Mackenna said in a statement about the latest sighting. The center will be holding the search for Nessie dubbed "The Quest" again in May, Todd said, and volunteers will monitor the surface of the lake at 13 different locations for over six hours. Searchers will also venture out on the center's boat and use a hydrophone to detect acoustic signals under the water, she said. Loch Ness Monster hunt in photos: See Scotland's biggest search for Nessie in 50 years There have been nearly 1,160 reported sightings of the creature over the years since it was first reportedly spotted in 564, according to the official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register. Still, no definitive proof of the monster's existence has ever been found and it's widely considered a myth. Some have theorized Nessie might be a Jurassic-era reptile like a Plesiosaur, a giant fish or even an eel. Researchers who analyzed DNA samples from the icy waters of the Scottish lake identified about 3,000 different species, but the results ruled out the presence of large animals such as dinosaurs. Still, Todd said she believes in the possibility. "I don't think there's a been a definitive answer for yes or no just too many sightings and too many descriptions from like photos, from films, and just like witness statements as well that are all too similar," she said. Nagina Ishaq, general manager of the center called the latest sighting "particularly captivating" and said the organization remains "committed to solving the mystery of Nessie once and for all." "Our previous collaborations with the University of Aberdeen and Loch Ness Exploration allowed us to advance our research efforts significantly, and this potential sighting is a reminder that the mystery of Loch Ness is far from solved," Ishaq said in a statement. "We continue to explore every possibility, and are committed to uncovering the truth.' Contributing: Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY; Reuters This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: First Loch Ness monster sighting in 2025. Could the mystery be solved?
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
‘Fantastic' Loch Ness Monster sighting reported — the first in 2025: ‘Committed to uncovering the truth'
It's a Nessie business. Officials at a museum dedicated to Loch Ness, the world-renowned body of water in Scotland home to the so-called 'Loch Ness Monster,' have announced the first potential sighting of the elusive beast in 2025. Photos showing a 'black mass' slithering underneath the chilly waters of the famous lake were handed over to the Loch Ness Centre in Inverness by a witness who spotted the spooky shape and snapped a picture as evidence. The exciting occurrence is said to have taken place over a period of several minutes, thanks to favorable weather — offering a clear view of the mysterious movements, SWNS reported. The center's Nagina Ishaq, commenting on the event said: 'We've had numerous observations over the years, but this recent sighting has been particularly captivating. 'The conditions on the day of this sighting were absolutely perfect. This could very well be our first significant sighting of the year, further fueling the mystery surrounding Loch Ness and its most famous resident,' Ishaq said. 'As always, we are committed to solving the mystery of Nessie once and for all,' she assured. 'Our previous collaborations … allowed us to advance our research efforts significantly, and this potential sighting is a reminder that the mystery of Loch Ness is far from solved. 'We continue to explore every possibility and are committed to uncovering the truth,' Ishaq concluded. Independent research organization Loch Ness Exploration encouraged truth seekers to keep up their efforts — and to share their findings, too. 'It's fantastic to see the ongoing enthusiasm for scanning the waters of Loch Ness in search of the legendary monster,' enthused the group's Alan Mackenna. 'Whether you're capturing intriguing sonar readings, spotting unusual surface disturbances, or noticing patterns in the loch's natural behavior, we'd love to hear from you. Every observation adds to our understanding, whether it's potential evidence of Nessie or new insights into the loch's unique ecosystem.' 'Keep sharing your findings—we're always excited to analyze and explore what they could mean,' Mackenna said. At least one expert seemed to recently pour a loch's worth of cold water on countless theories — after some good-natured prodding from Prince William. During a visit to NatureMetrics, a research lab near London, the heir to the British throne asked if the institution's ability to extract environmental DNA, or eDNA, from water and other natural substances meant they'd been able to answer the nagging Nessie question. Firm founder Dr. Kat Bruce then claimed that the so-called creature was more likely a 'very big eel' — at least according to testing done on the infamous body of water.
