The biggest hunt for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years is about to take place, using a series of state-of-the-art equipment

The Loch Ness Center in Scotland is planning the largest project to track down the Loch Ness Monster since 1972.

Accordingly, this center has been contacting "monster hunters" , volunteers to participate in the search campaign, scheduled to take place on August 26 , according to British media.

In addition to a large number of human resources, the search campaign for the mysterious Loch Ness creature will use a series of state-of-the-art survey equipment that has never been used in previous search campaigns, contributing to uncovering the mystery. secret of mysterious waters.

These devices include drones equipped with infrared cameras that can capture underwater thermal images from above, thereby detecting any unusual activity in the lake. Meanwhile, underwater seismic receivers will also be used to detect underwater sound signals, listening for any sounds that may be emitted by the "Loch Ness monster" .

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The famous photo captures the appearance of the creature believed to be the Loch Ness Monster. (Photo: Internet).

"The 1972 search was very much focused on watching developments on the water, and that's what we called on volunteers to do - get as many observers on the water as possible," he said . said Paul Nixon, general manager of the Loch Ness Center.

In total, there will be 6 observation points set up around the lake. Volunteers will take on the task of monitoring any changes on the lake. The center's representative also affirmed that, with the appearance of smartphones, images of the Loch Ness Monster will be much clearer and more detailed than photos in the past.

"We hope this quest will inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts. By taking part in this large-scale survey of the loch's surface, you will have a real chance to play your part." contribute your part to this fascinating mystery that has attracted so many people from all over the world, " said Mr. Alan McKenna, of Loch Ness Exploration Company.

Previously, in 1987, a fleet of boats equipped with sonar buoys were sent to Loch Ness to scan for strange shapes in the water below, as part of a survey called Operation Deep Scan.

Now the search will be revived in the hope of locating Nessie (the nickname for the Loch Ness Monster) or learning more about this mysterious monster.

Recorded sightings of the Loch Ness Monster date back 1,500 years, however, there is no reliable evidence of the creature's actual existence.

In 1934, a famous photo of the Loch Ness Monster was taken, showing a dinosaur-like creature in the water. Some people believe that Nessie may be a rare remaining creature of the plesiosaur, which became extinct 65 million years ago.

In 2019, scientists from New Zealand said that the Loch Ness Monster could be a giant eel, because a significant amount of eel DNA was found in this lake. However, the researchers say further investigation is needed to prove this hypothesis.