Monday, May 24, 2021

Loch Ness Monster register keeper says sightings are 'getting more credible all the time'

Gary Campbell has recorded more than 1130 alleged sightings of Nessie over 25 years, with six added to the books this year.




By Mike Merritt
24 MAY 2021

Gary Campbell is keeper of the Official Loch Ness Monster Register


After recording more than 1130 alleged ­sightings, the man who keeps a log on Nessie is celebrating 25 years of monster chasing – but admits the mystery may never be solved.

Gary ­Campbell, keeper of the Official Loch Ness Monster Register claims “the sightings are getting more credible all the time”.

He also said the ­fascination of Nessie is as strong as ever. The ­chartered ­accountant, 56, from ­Inverness, has already accepted six ­sightings this year – following 13 last year.

This photo taken at Loch Ness by Charlotte Robinson is rated one of the best by Gary

Gary stressed that the majority of claimed ­sightings do not get included. He said: “Anything that is later proved to be a hoax or can be subsequently explained is removed from the register. I never expected to be doing it this long but, after 25 years, nobody has solved the mystery – so I expect I will be doing it to the day I die. There have been three credible accounts which have really stood out over the years.

“Richard White, in 1997, who took a series of photos of something coming out of the water.

Richard White's alleged photo of Nessie is highly-rated by Gary

“Glasgow postman Bobbie Pollock who, in 2000, took a video of an object swimming in ­Invermoriston Bay. But the best picture was taken by a 12-year-old girl on holiday with her parents.”

Little Charlotte Robinson was visiting from ­Yorkshire in 2018, when Nessie popped up about 50ft away.

Gary added: “It has been a good start to the year already. I think this proves that Nessie’s not gone anywhere.”



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