Cognito Incognitus Paranormal Magazine Volume 1, Issue 1 | Page 9

The Truth Behind the Loch Ness Monster! Published by Steven Lucero The Loch Ness Monster is one of the most enigmatic creatures in the world today due to the fact that it has never been captured. Although there have been countless sightings and pictures taken of the beast, none have been proven to be valid to this day. The most well-known photo of the beast was taken by Robert Wilson in 1934, and has been plastered throughout the internet ever since the beginning of the 21st century. Wilson captured the photo by the Loch Ness, located in the Highlands of Scotland, claiming he saw the beast pop his head through the water. The photo definitely raises the question on whether the beast truly dwells in the Loch Ness, but what if the photo was proven to be a hoax? Numerous searches for the beast using sonar-equipped boats and underwater cameras have been conducted, but the Loch Ness monster has yet to be captured yet. Although the searches have yielded no concrete evidence, “Nessie” fanatics will continue to hold hope that the legend of the Loch Ness monster will never die. Initially, the investigations that have gone into finding the legendary beast known as the Loch Ness Monster have proven, without a doubt, that it is merely a myth. Technology has advanced quite far since the times of our ancestors, and new equipment has been invented for underwater research. Sonar, submarines, and underwater cameras have been invented. “Formal investigations ensued, such as the Loch Ness Phenomena Investigation Board, a UK-based society that organized its members to watch the lake from