A top Nessie hunter has admitted the beast may actually just be “big waves”.
Alan McKenna, founder of Loch Ness Exploration (LNE) research group, believes the natural phenomenon may explain sightings of the mythical monster.
He said: “A standing wave occurs when two boat wakes of the exact same frequency and amplitude are moving in opposite directions on the loch surface.
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“When the two boat wakes finally meet and interfere with one another the results have the potential to create a standing wave.”
And the peaks could be mistaken for “humps” above the surface.
Footage captured by Mr McKenna shows the phenomenon occurring where a river meets the loch on its southern shore at Fort Augustus in Scotland.
But capturing the natural phenomenon caused by boat wakes out on the open water in Scotland is a big challenge.
Alan added: “The waves and the boat wake need to be identical.
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“So with all that in mind, there’s now a lot more to consider here such as the boat itself, its size, the direction of travel and its current speed.
“A small boat with a smaller engine will most definitely produce a wake different from a much larger boat.
“It’s a complex procedure, especially in open water, but it can happen.”
But when it comes to the existence of the fabled beast, Alan is keeping an open mind.
“If there are any unknown animals in Loch Ness then they certainly don’t play by the rules,” he said.
“It’s the perfect habitat for a shy animal with 23 miles of cold dark water and around 750ft deep.
“You could be swimming next to a 200ft submarine below the surface and not even notice it right in front of you, it’s that dark!”
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