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Plan for biggest Nessie search in more than 50 years (www.bbc.com)
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What has been described as the biggest search for the Loch Ness Monster since the early 1970s is due to be held later this month.

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[โ€“] autotldr@lemmings.world 7 points 2 years ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

Drones fitted with infrared cameras are to be flown over the loch, and a hydrophone is to be used to detect unusual underwater sounds.

Alan McKenna, of Loch Ness Exploration, said: "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."

Paul Nixon, general manager of the Loch Ness Centre, said the search would involve technology not previously used before.

In 2019, scientists said the creatures behind repeated sightings of the fabled Loch Ness Monster may be giant eels.

In April 1933, hotel manageress Aldie Mackay told of seeing a whale-like creature and the loch's water "cascading and churning".

The Inverness Courier newspaper reported the sighting and the editor at the time, Evan Barron, suggested the beast be described as a "monster" - kick-starting the modern myth of Nessie.

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