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The Loch Ness Photograph

Apr 21, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Audie Mackay's Loch Ness Sighting

  • Audie Mackay saw a large, whale-like creature in Loch Ness in April 1933.
  • Her shocking sighting sparked intense public interest and the legend grew rapidly.
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George Spicer's Monster Encounter

  • George Spicer and his wife saw a long-necked creature crossing a road into Loch Ness in July 1933.
  • Their report fueled a media frenzy and drew crowds eager to spot the monster.
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Wetherill's Footprint Fiasco

  • Marmaduke Wetherill found large footprints near Loch Ness but was humiliated when they were revealed to be from a hippo foot.
  • This mistake damaged his reputation and early Loch Ness monster investigations.
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