In an unprecedented event after more than five decades, Loch Ness in Scotland is set to witness the arrival of hundreds of individuals equipped with modern gadgets in search of the legendary creature known locally as “Nessie.”
This upcoming weekend, volunteers and researchers will gather in Inverness, Scotland, at the location of the Loch Ness freshwater lake, embarking on a mission to discover “Nessie,” the infamous Loch Ness monster.
Organized by the Loch Ness Centre, a group of researchers and enthusiasts, the expedition aims to “scientifically investigate Loch Ness and its renowned monster mythology.” Participants are invited to join the quest for truth as they attempt to locate this mythical beast.
According to a report by CNN, approximately one hundred individuals from as far as New Zealand and Japan have registered to participate in this endeavor. Although one of the objectives is to unravel the folklore surrounding the legendary creature, there has yet to be any concrete evidence of its existence.
The Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register, as stated on their website, has recorded a total of 1,148 alleged sightings since the first one reported in 565 AD. However, according to CNN, the earliest alleged sighting mentioned in Scottish newspapers dates back to 1933 when witnesses described a “dragon or prehistoric monster” in the lake.
The Loch Ness Centre, which is hosting the event, recently reopened its doors after undergoing a $1.9 million construction project at the site of the Drumnadrochit Hotel. This hotel is where a manager claimed to have spotted the creature around 90 years ago, as reported by CNN.
Working in collaboration with Loch Ness Exploration, an independent research team, the Loch Ness Centre will oversee the participants during the expedition. Due to a surge in applications, the Guardian reported that others have been invited to join the adventure virtually.
Taking place on August 26 and 27, the expedition will span the entire weekend, with volunteers taking shifts to observe the lake at different times. They will utilize various equipment such as infrared cameras designed to produce thermal imaging of the water and devices capable of tracking acoustic underwater signals.
Organizers have stated on their website that they will employ a hydrophone to detect acoustic signals under the water, listening for any calls resembling those of Nessie. They will also implement additional technologies in the pursuit of truth.
The Guardian reports that the objective during the two-day period is to observe whether any unnatural movement occurs in the water. Once the in-person slots were filled due to overwhelming demand, the Centre invited others to participate virtually.
Insider reached out to the Loch Ness Centre for comment, but there was no immediate response.
