Monster hunters utilizing hello tech underwater cam to discover each inch of Loch Ness
Nessie hunters are determined to catch a glimpse of the legendary beast, and are now bringing in the big guns on their quest by mapping every inch of Loch Ness
Nessie hunters are hell-bent on finally catching the Loch Ness Monster on camera in a planned “nooks and crannies” search of Loch Ness.
There have been a number of possible sightings recently, including one person who caught a humped “creature” on camera. However the increase in swimmers in Loch Ness is believed to be scaring the beast away.
Now, hunters are set to deploy a lens attached to a Remotely Operated Vehicle to search every inch of its murky Scottish home like never before. The device will be used by the Loch Ness Centre during a four-day hunt dubbed The Quest.
Set to kick off in May, their mission will involve a Chasing M2 ROV. It has a lightweight design able to navigate tight spaces and withstand immense pressure, while reaching depths of 330 feet.
The ROV’s high-resolution camera will capture still images and video searching for signs of the famed mythical monster.
Experts say it will capture footage underwater from the loch in an attempt to deliver the first ever underwater image of the creature – said to lurk in Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.
The cameras will trigger automatically when any movement is detected, providing footage that could bring the elusive beast into focus.
A spokesperson for Little Loch Broome Marine Life, which owns the Chasing ROV, asked: “What could be better than being given the wonderful opportunity to explore under the surface of Loch Ness and bring a smile to our faces in anticipation?”
They added: “Fresh water lochs are not something that we have explored before – we are usually based in Little Broom on the West Coast.
“So to be invited to dive our ROV and drop-down camera trap into the most famous Loch in the world could not be passed up. The possibility of capturing even a suggestion of Nessie is undoubtedly the most exciting opportunity ever.”
Nagina Ishaq, general manager of The Loch Ness Centre, said: “The Quest has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events for Nessie hunters and Loch Ness enthusiasts worldwide. We are excited to offer more events, more experts and even more opportunities for people to experience the magic of Loch Ness.
“Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue the search, 2025 promises to be our most thrilling Quest yet. We can’t wait to work with Little Loch Broom Marine Life as new technology will search the Loch as we aim to get a step closer to finding the famous monster.”
The centre will also deploy baited camera traps in strategic locations around the loch to bolster its efforts in finding Nessie.
They consist of a submerged metal frame with a box to entice the local wildlife – and a camera with attached lights to capture any sightings.
Nessie was first spotted in the year 565 when a biography of Irish monk Saint Columba mentioned a monstrous “water beast” dragging a man to his death in Scotland’s River Ness.
As of Friday, there have been 1,159 recorded sightings of the creature lodged on the official Loch Ness monster register.
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