Ep 1. Loch Ness: Great Monster Mystery
- April 25, 2005
In Deep Sea Detectives season 3, episode 1 titled "Loch Ness: Great Monster Mystery," the team travels to Scotland to investigate one of the world's biggest mysteries - the Loch Ness Monster. The episode dives into the history and sightings of the illustrious monster, dating all the way back to the 6th century. The team meets with experts and locals to gather information and eyewitness accounts, and even conducts their own investigations to try and solve the great monster mystery once and for all.
The episode begins with an overview of the history of Loch Ness and the monster sightings throughout the centuries. The team then meets with historian and author Roland Watson to discuss the earliest known sighting of the monster, which dates back to the 6th century. Watson explains that it was the Irish monk St. Columba who first saw the monster and is believed to have exorcised it from the lake. The team also explores the theories and myths surrounding the monster, including the idea that it is a prehistoric creature or a descendant of a long-extinct species.
Next, the team meets with Steve Feltham, who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous monster hunting vigil at Loch Ness. Feltham has been searching for the monster for over 25 years and shares his in-depth knowledge of the lake and the surrounding area. He shows the team a piece of footage he captured which he believes is evidence of the monster's existence.
The team then conducts their own investigation using state-of-the-art technology to search for any signs of the monster. They use a submersible camera to survey the depths of the lake and analyze the findings with the help of oceanographer Dr. Fredricka Lucas. The team also uses satellite imagery to get a comprehensive view of the entire lake and its surrounding area.
As the investigation continues, the team meets with local witnesses who have had personal encounters with the monster. They share their stories and provide their own theories about the creature's existence. One man claims to have seen the monster while out fishing and is convinced that it was a completely different species of animal that he had never seen before.
The episode also delves into the controversial "Surgeon's Photograph," which is perhaps the most famous image of the Loch Ness Monster. The team meets with Tim Dinsdale Jr., the son of the man who captured the photograph, to discuss its authenticity and potential flaws. The team looks at the photograph in depth, analyzing the ripples in the water and the object in the frame to determine whether or not it could be a legitimate photograph of the monster.
Throughout the episode, the team debates the validity of the various theories surrounding the monster's existence. Some believe that it is a hoax, while others believe that there is substantial evidence to support the idea that the monster truly exists. The team investigates each theory, weighing the evidence and coming to their own conclusions.
As the investigation comes to a close, the team presents their findings and draws some unexpected conclusions about the Loch Ness Monster. The episode provides a fascinating look into one of the world's most enduring mysteries and invites viewers to come to their own conclusions about the existence of the famous monster.
