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A leading expert on Nessie has stated that he no longer believes in the existence of the creature.
Adrian Shine, 76, claims that "sightings" are simply people's interpretations of ordinary occurrences, such as the wake from a boat.
Adrian Shine, 76, asserts that 'sightings' are merely people's interpretations of common occurrences, like a boat's wake.Credit: PA
Despite his skepticism, he would be “delighted” to be proven wrong and finally witness the creature.
Adrian, who is semi-retired from the Loch Ness Project after 52 years, believes that the deep Caledonian Canal, which runs through Loch Ness, creates this illusion.
He explained: “The sightings are caused by boat wakes. They take on a multi-humped shape, which is often what people observe.
“There are other explanations as well — Nessie’s long-necked appearance can actually be attributed to birds on a calm surface.”
Adrian also acknowledges that the loch is too cold and devoid of fish.
His skepticism originated from witnessing a “hump” that turned out to be a rock.
This realization followed a visit from a magician who studied classical art.
Adrian remarked: “They were all hoaxes, and he provided us with the explanations.”
Nonetheless, Adrian led a sweeping search of the loch in 1987 and a drilling expedition in 1994.
He stated: “I’ve had a tremendous amount of fun — and any new evidence would be fantastic.”
A leading expert on Nessie claims he no longer believes in the creature's existence.Credit: Getty
Frequently Asked Questions
What led Adrian Shine to doubt the existence of Nessie?
Adrian Shine's skepticism is based on his observations of sightings that he believes are caused by natural phenomena, such as boat wakes and birds on calm water.
Would Adrian Shine be happy to be proven wrong?
Yes, Adrian stated he would be "delighted" to be wrong and finally witness the Loch Ness monster.
What activities has Adrian Shine participated in regarding Loch Ness?
Adrian has led searches of Loch Ness, including a significant sweep in 1987 and a drilling expedition in 1994.
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