Aga Balinska and Matty Wiles share their excitement after spotting a mysterious shape in the water
A couple from Hull, East Yorkshire, are convinced they may have captured footage of the mythical Loch Ness Monster, Nessie, during an early morning swim on Sunday.
Aga Balinska, 42, and Matty Wiles, 49, had planned a holiday to the Lake District but decided to cancel after hearing about the biggest search for Nessie in 50 years, which was taking place at Loch Ness that weekend. Determined to be part of the excitement, they travelled to the loch and braved downpours with other enthusiasts before venturing out for a swim at 6:30am on Sunday.
As they emerged from the water, the couple spotted a mysterious squiggly line on the horizon, which then moved to the left before disappearing. The pair believe it resembled the “humps” often seen in Scottish gift shops that mimic the legendary creature.
Though they aren’t entirely sure it was Nessie, they remain hopeful. Wiles explained, “We aren’t sure it’s Nessie, we can’t be 100% certain. We want to believe it.” He described the creature’s appearance as standing three or four feet out of the water, and said it was “impossible to mistake it for a wave” due to the stillness of the loch.
Balinska added that they were initially excited by the sighting, and felt it looked similar to the well-known humps designed for display at home. The couple’s experience has only added to their fascination with the Loch Ness Monster, and they were pleased to hear that others also reported seeing something unusual that day.
