LOCH NESS MONSTER. The word “LOCH” means LAKE in English Language SO… “Loch Ness” refers...

LOCH NESS MONSTER

The word “LOCH” means LAKE in English Language

SO…

“Loch Ness” refers to a lake called the Loch Ness, in Scotland

The lake is around 22 miles long, and around 1 mile wide

What is the legend of the Loch Ness Monster?

• For many years, people have believed there is a monster that lives in the Loch

• Various sightings have occurred, by people claiming to see the monster swimming in the Loch

• The Monster has the nickname “Nessie”

Sightings• In 1933, a man took a photo of something

in the Loch

The photo appeared in the newspaper and caused a lot of interest

• A man who owned a circus offered a reward to anyone who captured the monster

• Many, many people have claimed to see something in the water

• There were scientific investigations at the Loch to “prove” the monster exists…but we still don´t know!

Most recently…

• There have been “sightings” in 2007 and 2011

• In 2011, a man took a video of what he thought was Nessie, in the Loch

• This video even appeared on the news