Monday, July 28, 2003
There is no Nessie. Really.
The BBC has finally proven that Nessiteras Rhombopteryx was a figment of the collective imaginations of those that have claimed to see her. Now, we can just enjoy Loch Ness for what it truly is -- a rather nice tourist spot with a touch of legend to liven things up. The BBC team investigating the monster used fairly hifalutin technology to disprove the myth.
Using 600 separate sonar beams and satellite navigation technology to ensure that none of the loch was missed, the team surveyed the waters said to hide Scotland's legendary tourist attraction but found no trace of the monster. Previous reported sightings of the beast led to speculation that it might be a plesiosaur, a marine reptile which died out with the dinosaurs.
Using 600 separate sonar beams and satellite navigation technology to ensure that none of the loch was missed, the team surveyed the waters said to hide Scotland's legendary tourist attraction but found no trace of the monster. Previous reported sightings of the beast led to speculation that it might be a plesiosaur, a marine reptile which died out with the dinosaurs.
