The simple reason why today's Loch Ness Monster hunt is doomed to fail
There is, apparently, ‘a real sense of anticipation’ about this year’s hunt for the Loch Ness Monster
Today, hundreds of people are expected to take part in the annual hunt for none other than the Loch Ness Monster. Enthusiasts plan to maintain a so-called “surface watch” of the 23-mile loch, after experts carried out extensive mapping of its mysterious depths around Urquhart Bay.
Alan McKenna, of the independent Loch Ness Exploration research group, said: “With new sightings already reported this year, there is a real sense of anticipation around the search.” However, there’s a reason why they are almost certain to be disappointed.
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Clearly, The Scotsman would never cast aspersions on the actual existence of the world’s most elusive and, probably, friendly monster. We take that as read. There is no doubting that Nessie is real.
However, due to a complete coincidence, this turns out to be the time of year when Nessie always takes her friends, the Haggises, on their annual holiday to St Kilda.
And that’s the rather simple reason why, whenever we humans go calling, she never seems to be in. It’s not that she’s not there, it’s just that she happens to be out at the time.
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