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The Loch Ness Centre, a museum dedicated to the world-renowned Scottish Loch, recently reported the first potential sighting of the elusive and mysterious "Loch Ness Monster" of the year.
Knewz.com has learned that the potential sighting was reported on Wednesday, March 5, and included a picture purportedly showing part of the beast's body lurking under the surface of the Loch.
The picture was submitted to the Loch Ness Centre in Inverness by a witness who saw the slithering shape beneath the water at Dores Beach and clicked a picture.
"A witness observed what appeared to be a large, dark mass beneath the calm, still waters of the loch. The sighting, described as part of the body of Nessie submerged beneath the water, has left us intrigued by the possibility of a new glimpse of the legendary creature," the report from the Loch Ness Centre read.
The report further mentioned that the conditions were ideal that day for "spotting unusual activity," as the water was reportedly calm and still.
"The sighting, which lasted for several minutes, has been reviewed by The Loch Ness Centre and has claimed that it is the first potential sighting that it has been notified of in 2025," the report added.
Nagina Ishaq, the General Manager of the Loch Ness Centre, commented on the potential Loch Ness Monster sighting saying that although the Centre has received numerous observations over the years, "this recent sighting has been particularly captivating."
"The conditions on the day of this sighting were absolutely perfect. This could very well be our first significant sighting of the year, further fuelling the mystery surrounding Loch Ness and its most famous resident," Ishaq was quoted as saying.
Alan Mackenna of Loch Ness Exploration also weighed in, saying:
"It’s fantastic to see the ongoing enthusiasm for scanning the waters of Loch Ness in search of the legendary monster. Whether you’re capturing intriguing sonar readings, spotting unusual surface disturbances, or noticing patterns in the loch’s natural behaviour, we’d love to hear from you."
"Every observation adds to our understanding, whether it’s potential evidence of Nessie or new insights into the loch’s unique ecosystem. Keep sharing your findings—we’re always excited to analyse and explore what they could mean!" Mackenna added.
It is worth noting that the Centre offers a "Depscan Cruise" and an immersive one-hour "signature tour" every day, in addition to the upcoming event "The Quest," which unites "individuals and organisations in a collective exploration to solve the mystery of Loch Ness and its elusive monster."
Despite the enthusiasm of believers, some experts are still skeptical about the existence of "Nessie" and the validity and credibility of the so-called "sightings."
It has been reported that during a visit to NatureMetrics, a research lab near London, British royal heir Prince William asked the institution if they had been able to "answer the nagging Nessie question" using their ability to extract and analyze environmental DNA, or eDNA.
However, Dr. Kat Bruce, the founder of NatureMetrics, claimed at the time that the testing done on Loch Ness revealed that the "Monster" was most likely a "very big eel."