A Large Scale Search For The Loch Ness Monster Took Place This Weekend

The search for the Loch Ness Monster has been going on for years but this weekend was probably the closest the search could have gotten to finding the illusive cryptid.

Between August 26th and August 27th, officials with Scotland's Loch Ness Centre organized what's thought to be the largest search for the legendary cryptid in at least 50 years.

"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," Loch Ness Exploration's Alan McKenna said in a press release earlier this month.

"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," the center's statement reads. "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 re-imagined 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."

As of this writing, there has been no evidence of the Loch Ness monster being found so we’ll let ya know if any big news drops from the searches.

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