The Loch Ness Project has one goal—to get to the bottom of the Loch Ness Monster’s mystery. Just this past week, they made a major breakthrough in their research. A purpose-built camera aimed at photographing the mysterious Loch Ness monster has been found. It spent 55 years underwater in the dark waters of the loch. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) used an autonomous marine submersible named Boaty McBoatface to haul this incredible piece of equipment from the deep. The scientific operation was conducted by the UK’s National Oceanography Centre.
Adrian Shine, a longtime leader of the Loch Ness Project, detailed his shock at the state of the camera when it was retrieved.
“It is remarkable that the housing has kept the camera dry for the past 55 years.” – Adrian Shine
Once it was retrieved the camera and film were sent to the Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit for further examination. The exposed prints never picked up a trace of the legendary beast. They mapped out a compelling visual representation of the depths of Drumnadrochit’s famous loch.
Shine lauded the device as an example of ingenious design. He noted that even after languishing forgotten for years, it still offers remarkable glimpses into a subject that has enthralled swarm’s worth of maniacs for ages. He humorously added to the lore, stating:
“Of course, there are long-necked creatures on Loch Ness — we call them swans.” – Adrian Shine
The lack of any discernible movements from Nessie in the photos adds to the long-standing mystique of the creature. Yet the legend of Nessie continues to prosper. Skeptics and believers alike rush to the mysterious deep of Loch Ness. Technology is still advancing and research is still ongoing. The Loch Ness Monster continues to evade finding to this day.
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