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Scottish monster. Loch Ness monster Nessie from Loch Ness. See what the "Loch Ness Monster" is in other dictionaries

With a snake head and neck, living in the Scottish lake Loch Ness. According to legend, Roman legionnaires were the first to tell the world about the mysterious monster. For a long time, nothing was known about the existence of the lake monster, until in the spring of 1933 the McKay couple first reported to the newspaper about a meeting with an unknown animal. Driving along a road running close to the lake, they observed how an unknown object of enormous size, resembling a cross between a lizard and a fish, appeared from the depths of the lake. The monster remained on the surface of the lake for no more than twenty seconds, after which it sank under the water and did not appear again.

Since the construction of this road, which runs along the coast of Loch Ness, people have noted almost five thousand appearances of the Loch Ness monster. After the Mackay couple reported their encounter with the monster, local newspapers seized on the sensation, which became known to the masses. After this, the revival of the ancient legend about the water monster began, which began to be called the Loch Ness monster or Nessie. The Loch Ness monster made itself known again a few years later, when new alarming reports of a huge monster began to appear. Numerous witnesses claimed to have observed “the movements of a huge lizard” in the water column; several times traces were found on the coast, which could have been left behind by a crawling animal.

Scientists became interested in the Loch Ness monster and began to regularly explore the lake using visual methods. But soon the effectiveness of visual research did not bear fruit, and scientists took a different route - they began to listen to Loch Ness using sound scanning. The first operation of this kind was carried out in the mid-twentieth century, and since then work in this area has continued continuously. The use of sonar scanning of water allowed scientists to learn many important things about Loch Ness, for example, they were able to calculate the total amount of biomass in the lake - a very important circumstance that is directly related to the possibility of the existence of the Loch Ness monster. In addition, sound study revealed the presence of a seiche effect in the water, which causes optical illusion. This is the sudden occurrence of strong short-term flows of water resulting from a sharp change in atmospheric pressure. Such currents, carrying large objects along with them, create the illusion of the object moving according to “its own will.” But sound scanning also revealed inexplicable facts in the lake. Scientists have recognized that at great depths there are objects of enormous size that independently fall and rise, moving under water. There is still no exact answer to the question of what these objects are. Confidence in the existence of the Loch Ness monster still raises many questions. In fact, the Loch Ness monster will not be able to live at the bottom of the lake alone. There must be some offspring living there, otherwise the giant would have died of old age long ago. But on the other hand, if, for example, a dozen such monsters live in the water, why do people see them so rarely?

One of the most common and plausible assumptions is the theory that the Loch Ness Monster may be a living plesiosaur. It is one of the marine reptiles that existed during the era of dinosaurs, which ended about 63 million years ago. Plesiosaurs were very similar to dolphins or sharks, and a scientific expedition to the lake in 1987 may well have supported this hypothesis. But the fact is that approximately ten thousand years ago, a huge glacier stood on the site of Loch Ness for a long time, and it is unlikely that any animals could survive in subglacial water. According to John Grant in one of his books, the Loch Ness Monster does not belong to the younger generation of settlers. The family of the largest marine animals that arrived in Loch Ness several decades or centuries ago is in no way related to the family of whales or dolphins, otherwise their appearance would often be observed on the surface of Loch Ness. Most likely, we are talking about, which is rarely shown on the surface; In addition, eyewitnesses could observe different parts of his gigantic body, which can explain the contradictory descriptions of the monster by many witnesses.

Over the years, the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster has become overgrown with an incredible amount of detail: over the decades, a lot of documentary evidence has been provided, photographs of varying reliability, echo sounder recordings and underwater video footage, but at the same time there is a huge number of fakes. Research will continue, and perhaps the mystery of the mysterious monster will be solved.

Labynkyr devil

In the east of Yakutia in the Oymyakon region there is a small lake Labynkyr, about which there are many rumors and legends. In accordance with numerous observations, including filming from a helicopter, a huge animal, presumably of relict origin, lives in the reservoir. In the nearby village of Tomtor, local residents claim that the lake is inhabited by strange creatures. Old-timers answer questions about the new “Nessie” with eagerness, saying that there is some kind of “devil” in the reservoir that has been living there for quite some time. In all nearby districts the creature was nicknamed “Labynkyr devil”. Since Lake Labynkyr is located in the northern part of Russia, famous for its low temperatures, the surface of the lake is covered with ice most of the year. Researchers have found that every winter several large polynyas (called local “devil’s windows”) always appear on the surface of the lake, and next to the polynyas there are traces of some large animal. Officially, science believes that the inhabitants of the deep waters have been studied quite well, but practice shows the opposite. The topic of “northern monsters” was first raised by the newspaper “Youth of Yakutia” in December 1958. And two years later, the diaries of the head of the geological party V.I. Tverdokhlebov, where the existence of a large animal of unknown origin in Yakutia was also confirmed. Many reacted to this message with criticism. One of the researchers at the Institute of Permafrost Studies suggested that eyewitnesses observed nothing more than a large catfish measuring about five meters, weighing up to 300 kg. However, this version soon turned out to be refuted - it turned out that catfish had never been found in Labynkyr. In any case, according to current scientific practice, such reports are certainly considered documentary evidence.

Scientists were interested in Tverdokhlebov’s reports, and as a result, several expeditions were sent to the lake, which, however, did not bring any convincing results. Cryptozoologists, in turn, put forward their assumptions regarding the natural origin of the “Labynkyr devil”: a giant mutant pike, an amphibian or a relict reptile. In 2005, a well-known television program organized its own expedition to Labynkyr, during which it carried out a number of measurements and studies. Using an echo sounder, it was possible to identify an anomalous crack at the bottom of the lake. A deep-sea teleprobe allowed the expedition to discover the remains of animal jaws and vertebrae at the bottom. We also managed to record unusual sounds coming from the side of the lake, similar to the roar of an underwater monster. The acoustics laboratory of the Research Institute of Oceanology came to the conclusion that the recorded sound is unlike any other known to science.

It was also reported about the appearance of a “devil” in the neighboring Lake Vorota, but the expedition that went to this lake completely denied the existence of any monsters in it. Among local residents there are very unusual stories about the monster. For example, one day a monster climbed out of the depths onto the shore and chased a Yakut fisherman, who died while running from severe fright. Another time, the creature swallowed an adult dog swimming after an abandoned stick. But most often the Yakuts name deer as their hunting object, of which there are many. They tell a terrible story about how a local reindeer herder tied a team of reindeer to a tusk sticking out of thin ice. While he was making a fire, a loud crash was heard on the shore - the tusk fell into the broken ice, and something huge carried the deer to the bottom. Neither the team nor the animals themselves were ever found. The existence of the monster is partly confirmed by the fact that different eyewitnesses have the same opinions in their descriptions of the monster. They describe it almost identically - a huge dark gray body, a large head. According to available evidence, the distance between the eyes of the huge creature is more than a meter. Such dimensions seem incredible, but the discovery of a local resident helped. A man accidentally discovered on the shore the jaw of an unknown animal with teeth, which was so large that a horseman could easily ride under it standing in an upright position. To date, all data about Labynkyrsky, as in the case of "Nessie", have not found direct and indisputable evidence.

The Loch Ness monster is a creature, according to legend, that lives in the waters of Loch Ness in Scotland. In this article we will try to delve into history, find out more about Nessie, and also look at a few photographs, talking about their authenticity

If we go back to the very depths of Celtic legends, this creature was first noticed by the Roman conquerors. The first mention of the Loch Ness monster dates back to the 5th century AD, where one of the chronicles mentions the water beast of the Ness River. Then all mentions of Nessie disappeared until 1880, when, in completely normal weather, a sailing ship with people sank to the bottom. The northern Scots immediately remembered the monster, and began to produce all sorts of rumors and legends

The avalanche of rumors reached the point that one of the major newspapers even published a story about a married couple who encountered the monster face to face. On the wave of popularity, a road was built here; many curious people came here to see for themselves the existence of the beast. The once quiet surroundings became a bustling place, and the shores of the lake were always filled with photographers and onlookers. A certain enterprising citizen even set up a number of observation posts along the perimeter of the lake. And lo and behold - within a month the Loch Ness monster was spotted as many as 15 times

The excitement grew so much that the issue of capturing the creature was on the agenda of the Scottish government. This idea was then rejected by scientists who argued that there was in fact not a single piece of evidence for the existence of Nessie.

Among subsequent references to the Loch Ness monster is the testimony of the English military pilot Farrel, who, flying over the island in 1943, saw something similar to Nessie. But during the war years this was quickly forgotten. In 1951, the monster caught the eye of a local forester and his friend, and a year later, a local resident walking on the shore with her son. In 1957, a book was even published that collected all the stories of eyewitnesses who saw Nessie. The title of the book spoke for itself: “This is more than a legend”

But despite such a large number of eyewitnesses who saw the monster, only a few proofs of its real existence were provided. Among the first pieces of evidence is a photograph of a doctor named Kenneth Wilson, known as the "Surgeon's Photograph." During a detailed analysis, it was determined that this photo was a fake. Later the authors themselves admitted this.

Another famous photograph was taken by aeronaut Tim Dinsdale. During aerial photography, a trail left by a large, long creature was recorded. For a long time, this photograph, initially recognized as real, was the only evidence of the existence of the Loch Ness monster. However, in 2005, a detailed analysis showed that it was just a trace left by a sailing boat

Subsequent studies, including sound scanning of the lake and many other experiments, only further confused the researchers, revealing many inexplicable facts, but clear evidence of the existence of the Loch Ness monster in the lake was never found. The most recent evidence is a Google Earth satellite image that shows a strange spot that in the distance resembles the Loch Ness monster. The main argument of skeptics is a study that has proven that the flora of Loch Ness is very poor, and there simply would not be enough resources here even for one such huge animal

Let's look at the three main theories that explain all these rumors and talk about a monster living in the lake. According to one version, in those years when the greatest number of statements about the monster were made, traveling circuses often stopped at the lake. And the Loch Ness monster is nothing more than a bathing creature. When elephants swim, they are most similar in description to Nessie

The version of a scientist from Italy - Luigi Picardi, is based on a geological fault at the bottom of the lake, the aforementioned Great Glen. Due to tectonic activity, huge waves often rise here, as well as bubbles from under the water. This activity could have influenced the lifting of large objects from the bottom of the lake, which were carried to the surface, and also caused strange sounds. All this taken together was taken for the Loch Ness monster

You can also call the version about the dramatization of this story by the owners of local hotels, who made a dummy of the monster to attract tourists. It’s no secret that this place became popular only after all this hype with Nessie; tens of thousands of tourists poured here, bringing considerable income to the local residents. Be that as it may, sometimes it is very useful to believe in miracles. And even despite numerous scientific evidence, some of us will still believe in the existence of the Loch Ness monster. Think for yourself what life would be like without such stories, without something mysterious and supernatural

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It seemed we already know everything about the world we live in but still there are some mysteries that we want to reveal. Loch Ness is the home of probably the world’s most famous monster. People say that from time to time you can see a big monster who they call “Nessie” in this lake. There are some reports about seeing great black humps on the surface of the lake and then their disappearing. The main question is – is it a fact or fiction? Experts have been discussing that question for years, but in recent times more and more people believe that a whole colony of giant creatures may live in the lake. In 1962 a group of people formed an organization called the Bureau for the Investigation of the Loch Ness Phenomena. Each summer they invite volunteers who watch the lake. And in 1966, they installed cameras on the banks to prove ‘Nessie’s’ existence. Other people made some photographs on the lake’s surface, but the pictures weren’t good enough to convince anyone, although a film made in 1961 convinced a lot of people that something exists in this lake. The film showed an object twenty-eight meters long, traveling at sixteen kilometers per hour. People who claim they saw a monster describe it in a very similar way: it has four fins, a tail and it has a length of around eighteen meters. Some years ago an 18-year old girl from England had a thirty-seven kilometers journey across Loch Ness. It took her thirty hours, some of which she was swimming in the darkness and everyone applauded her for her strength and bravery.	It seems like we already know everything about the world we live in, but there are still some secrets that we want to uncover. Loch Ness is home to perhaps one of the most famous monsters in the whole world. People say that from time to time you can see a large monster in the lake, which they call “Nessie”. There are claims that someone has seen large black humps on the surface of the lake, which then disappear. The main question is: is it true or fiction? Experts have been debating this issue for years, but recently more and more people believe that there is an entire population of huge creatures in the lake. In 1962, a group of people created an organization called the Loch Ness Bureau of Investigation. Every summer they invite volunteers to monitor the lake. In 1966, they installed cameras on the shore to prove the existence of Nessie. Others took photographs of the lake's surface, but they were not of good enough quality to convince anyone, although a film was made in 1961 that convinced many that something existed in the lake. This film showed an object twenty meters long, which moved at a speed of 16 kilometers per hour. Those who claim to have seen the monster describe it in much the same way: it has four fins, a tail and is about 18 meters long. A few years ago, an eighteen-year-old English woman swam 37 kilometers across Loch Ness. It took her 30 hours, several of which she spent swimming in the dark and everyone applauded her for her strength and courage.

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What is the name of the Loch Ness monster?

The ancient Celts called the monster that lives in a Scottish lake by the crude name Nisag. And now he is affectionately called Nessie. This name is an abbreviation of the name of Loch Ness.

Loch Ness monster. Photo by Robert Wilson, 1934. Photo: www.globallookpress.com

The Loch Ness monster was seen more than 400 years ago

The first written mention of a mysterious creature living in the waters of Loch Ness dates back to the 6th century AD. The biography of Saint Columba speaks of his encounter with a “water beast.”

In the life of Columba it is written that one day the saint went out to Loch Ness and saw the funeral of a local resident who was killed by a certain lake monster

One of the saint’s disciples frivolously threw himself into the water and swam across a narrow strait to bring in a boat. As he sailed away from the shore, Nisag rose from the water. Columba drove the monster away with prayer.

Nessie is considered a giant sturgeon or dinosaur

Some researchers claim that Nessie is a huge sturgeon. Others insist that the monster is a plesiosaur. However, scientists consider both of these versions to be untenable. The fact is that the sturgeon cannot grow to such a gigantic size, and a prehistoric reptile in a Scottish lake would very soon die of starvation. Loch Ness contains only about 20 tons of biomass, which is extremely small for a 15-meter lizard that weighed more than 25 tons.

Illustration of a plesiosaur by Heinrich Harder. Photo: Commons.wikimedia.org

Loch Ness has been covered in ice for thousands of years

Loch Ness, like the whole of Scotland, was covered with a continuous ice sheet during the last ice age, which began about 110 thousand years ago and ended around 9700-9600 BC. e.

Science does not know large animals that can survive in such conditions. However, some experts suggest that the lake has access to the sea through a system of underground tunnels that the monster could use.

Bathing elephants could be mistaken for the Loch Ness monster

In 2005 British paleontologist Neil Clark compared photographs of the Loch Ness monster with the schedule of traveling circuses on the road to Inverness. And he came to the conclusion that local residents saw not prehistoric dinosaurs, but bathing elephants.

A swimming elephant can indeed be mistaken for a monster. Only the trunk, crown and upper back of the animal are visible on the surface. This is exactly how eyewitnesses described Nessie - a long-necked something with two humps.

The Scots wanted to protect Nessie from the English

In 1933, the British planned to find and kill the Loch Ness monster, and put its carcass on public display at the Natural History Museum in the British capital. However, Nessie has already become a source of Scottish national pride. Therefore, the mere thought that a stuffed animal could be exhibited in London infuriated residents of the region. Therefore, the Scots demanded that laws be passed that would protect the monster. However, it didn't come to that.

Is the Loch Ness monster just an optical illusion?

Researchers have discovered the existence of a seiche effect in Loch Ness. These are underwater currents invisible to the eye, which can be caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, wind, and seismic phenomena.

Currents carry large objects with them. Observers may have the illusion that objects are floating on their own.

This is one of the largest and most mysterious bodies of water in Europe! It is hidden in the Scottish plateaus, surrounded on all sides by mountains and cliffs. Loch Ness is about 40 km long and no more than 1 km wide. The depth of the lake - more than 300 m - makes it the third largest lake in Europe by volume. Legend says that in its icy depths, opaque and dark as night, lives... the Loch Ness monster! Let's talk about him.

Whatever they call it: water kelpie, sea horse, lake bull, gloomy spirit. Be that as it may, parents from century to century forbid their children to be or play near this body of water. Some superstitious people still believe that the Loch Ness monster (photo 1, 2, 3) may well turn into a galloping horse, grab a child and put him on his back, and then plunge into the abyss with a small and helpless rider!

Who saw the Loch Ness monster?

One of the first and most striking observations dates back to 1880. It was then that boatman Duncan MacDonald, who later became famous, was looking for a boat that had sunk in the lake. But something happened under water, and he emerged from the lake like a bullet! His face was contorted with fear. When he was brought to his senses, MacDonald said quite clearly that he had seen the Loch Ness monster. He especially remembered his eye - small, angry, gray... Since then, more than 3 thousand various eyewitness accounts have been accumulated who, under certain circumstances, allegedly observed the Loch Ness monster from the shore and from a boat. According to them, it appeared during the day. Today, scientists are confident that the size and appearance of this uncaught creature depend on the imagination of a particular person.

The Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster

Everyone saw the monster!

Nessie (as he was nicknamed) was seen by people of different professions: from farmers to clergy. Fishermen, lawyers, police officers, politicians and even... the laureate - Englishman Richard Synge - spoke about him! Allegedly, he observed the monster back in 1938.

Useless research

Expensive expeditions were organized. They studied Loch Ness for months, conducted research and experiments, examined its surface with binoculars, and also hired special mini-submarines to scan the lake depths, using the most modern electronic instruments.

Search results

Hundreds of hours of intense work spent on the lake searching for the monster, a whole library of books and articles written on the topic of the Loch Ness monster, a bunch of photographs that supposedly depict a real Loch Ness lizard, several festivals called "Nessie", dozens of high-profile revelations and... nothing one real proof of value! So far, no ancient bones or piece of skin of this plesiosaur have been found.

Not caught means not a thief!

In general, not a single obvious evidence of the existence of some ancient lizard in a Scottish lake has been presented to experts and scientists. But, be that as it may, the most mysterious lake in the world - Loch Ness - still keeps its most important secret. Who knows, maybe Nessie is waiting in the wings, and soon we will all open our mouths in surprise?

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