Loch Ness Monster
Nessie
Deep beneath the waters of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands resides a creature that has been widely debated. The Loch Ness Monster, who is fondly referred to as Nessie by most, is by far one of the most popular cryptids out there. Since her appearance in 1933 (Nessie is referred to as a her because of our own female Nessie) she has become the debate between believers and skeptics.
Although references to Nessie appeared in works created as early as the 6th century, she didn't become popular until a couple of eye witness accounts in 1933 really put her on the map. There are many different websites where you can read up on all the Nessie sightings that have ever been recorded, but there are a few that stand out from the rest.
In the 1930's a road was built around Loch Ness which resulted in more and more sightings of our dear Nessie. In July of 1933 a couple was driving down the road when they came across a large creature crossing the road in front of their car. They described the creature as having a large body, a long neck and they saw no limbs, probably because of a dip in the road. The creature lurched across the road and towards the loch, leaving a trail of crushed undergrowth behind.
A few months later a motorcyclist, named Arthur Grant, nearly collided with Nessie. It was around 1:00 a.m. and a bright night due to lots of moonlight. He saw a large shape looming on the right side of the road. He distinctly saw a small head and a long neck. When the creature saw him it quickly crossed the road and made it's way to the loch. By the time Mr Grant stopped his motorcycle and pursued the creature all he could see were ripples in the loch.
In addition to eye witness accounts there are many pictures and videos of what some people believe to be the Loch Ness Monster. Although a few have been confirmed as hoaxes, there are still plenty out there that leave you wondering.
The Loch Ness Monster is believed to be a relative of the plesiosaurus who lived during the Jurassic Period. It is completely possible that many prehistoric creatures survived in the oceans depths as we have only explored about 5% of the Ocean. It is not completely unreasonable that some creatures found their way into what is now Loch Ness and adapted to the fresh water.
In fact here at Urban Legends we believe that is exactly what happened, and Nessie was that girl. She is the mother of all Loch Ness Monsters and lives up to that role well. She's just a big sweetheart who loves and cares for everyone she meets and her children carry many of those same traits. So if you're lucky, you may just befriend a Nessie of your own.
Although references to Nessie appeared in works created as early as the 6th century, she didn't become popular until a couple of eye witness accounts in 1933 really put her on the map. There are many different websites where you can read up on all the Nessie sightings that have ever been recorded, but there are a few that stand out from the rest.
In the 1930's a road was built around Loch Ness which resulted in more and more sightings of our dear Nessie. In July of 1933 a couple was driving down the road when they came across a large creature crossing the road in front of their car. They described the creature as having a large body, a long neck and they saw no limbs, probably because of a dip in the road. The creature lurched across the road and towards the loch, leaving a trail of crushed undergrowth behind.
A few months later a motorcyclist, named Arthur Grant, nearly collided with Nessie. It was around 1:00 a.m. and a bright night due to lots of moonlight. He saw a large shape looming on the right side of the road. He distinctly saw a small head and a long neck. When the creature saw him it quickly crossed the road and made it's way to the loch. By the time Mr Grant stopped his motorcycle and pursued the creature all he could see were ripples in the loch.
In addition to eye witness accounts there are many pictures and videos of what some people believe to be the Loch Ness Monster. Although a few have been confirmed as hoaxes, there are still plenty out there that leave you wondering.
The Loch Ness Monster is believed to be a relative of the plesiosaurus who lived during the Jurassic Period. It is completely possible that many prehistoric creatures survived in the oceans depths as we have only explored about 5% of the Ocean. It is not completely unreasonable that some creatures found their way into what is now Loch Ness and adapted to the fresh water.
In fact here at Urban Legends we believe that is exactly what happened, and Nessie was that girl. She is the mother of all Loch Ness Monsters and lives up to that role well. She's just a big sweetheart who loves and cares for everyone she meets and her children carry many of those same traits. So if you're lucky, you may just befriend a Nessie of your own.