The Biggest Hunt For The Loch Ness Monster Recently Took Place

The Loch Ness Monster may not be real, but that’s not stopping people from spending millions of dollars and lots of time trying to prove its existence. This past weekend, officials with Scotland's Loch Ness Centre organized what's said to be the largest search for the legendary creature in at least 50 years.

I remember reading about the Loch Ness Monster when I was a kid, and that old black-and-white photo of that long-necked creature coming out of the water captured my imagination and the imaginations of people around the world. When that photo was confirmed to be a fake, then for me, the legend of the monster died. If that photo was fake, then it was all fake because that’s the photo that started it all.

But, Scotland must like the publicity so much that they are still not willing to let the legend go. Loch Ness Exploration's Alan McKenna said in a press release earlier this month:

 "It's our hope to inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts and by joining this large scale surface watch, you'll have a real opportunity to personally contribute towards this fascinating mystery that has captivated so many people from around the world.”

The centre’s statement says: "As part of the weekend of activities, the Loch Ness Centre and LNE are looking for volunteers to take part in a giant surface watch of the Loch, keeping an eye out for breaks in the water and any inexplicable movements. Each morning, Alan McKenna from LNE will brief volunteers live from the Loch Ness Centre on what to look out for and how to record findings; each day there will also be a debrief from the reimagined centre to go through the day's findings."

It adds, "Over the weekend, surveying equipment that has never been used on Loch Ness before will be enlisted to uncover the secrets of the mysterious waters. This includes thermal drones to produce thermal images of the water from the air using infrared cameras, as observing heat from above could provide a crucial component for identifying any mysterious anomalies. Finally, a hydrophone will be used to detect acoustic signals under the water, listening for any Nessie-like calls, as well as further technology in the hunt for the truth."

So, if Lock Ness really does exist, they would’ve found it this past weekend. As of right now, evidence of the existence of Nessie has yet to be shared. If they did find anything, though, you’d think they’d unleash that news.