The Loch Ness Monster (also known as Nessie) is a cryptid that is said to inhabit Loch Ness, a large freshwater lake in Scotland. The first recorded sighting of the monster was in 565 AD, by Saint Columba, a missionary from Ireland.
Sightings of the monster continued throughout the centuries, but it was not until 1933 that the creature became a global sensation. In that year, a newspaper published a photograph of a large creature with a long neck and humped back, emerging from the waters of Loch Ness.
The photograph, known as the "Surgeon's Photograph," sparked a frenzy of public interest in the monster. People from all over the world came to Loch Ness in the hope of seeing the creature for themselves. Over the years, there have been many other sightings of the monster, but none of them have been conclusive. Some people believe that the monster is a real creature, while others believe that it is a hoax. Current Circumstances Today, the Loch Ness Monster remains one of the world's most famous cryptids. People from all over the world still come to Loch Ness in the hope of seeing the creature for themselves. There have been a number of scientific expeditions to Loch Ness in search of the monster, but none of them have been successful. However, the possibility that the monster exists still fascinates people around the world. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts.