Merkins have gathered at Loch Ness to catch that bitch once and for all.
Researchers claim to have captured the 'first ever video' of The Loch Ness Monster -
using a thermal imaging drone.
The image apparently shows a large animal on the banks of the famous lake - and could be Nessie, experts say.
It was captured at night using heat sensing drone technology - as part of a recent mass hunt for the elusive creature in Scotland.
Production company Dragonfly Films used thermal imaging tech as part of the hunt - and believe they may have filmed Nessie near the shore.
The project’s producer Tim Whittard said: “These thermal drones allowed us to see the loch in infrared.
''With this equipment we were able to see immediately if any animal breaks the water’s surface.
“This thermal imaging technology has been available for several years now, and it seems remarkable that no one has yet deployed such equipment in an effort to investigate this mystery.
''It did detect an unusual heat signature on one of the thermal imaging drones - a large mass near the shore.''
The recent search saw researchers and enthusiasts travel from all over the globe with some coming from as far away as Japan and Australia.
The footage will form the season finale of new TV series ‘Weird Britain’ by Dragonfly Films.
It is expected to be broadcast on television in the UK and released online later this year.
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Thermal imaging I hear you say ? Yes I thought the same. It's a f**king reptile. So I asked Gloria from ChatGPT if you can spot, say, crocodiles using thermal imaging.
--- and she said
Yes, thermal imaging can be used to spot crocodiles and other animals that emit heat. Thermal imaging cameras detect infrared radiation, which is emitted by all objects with a temperature above absolute zero. Living animals, including crocodiles, generate heat due to their metabolic processes, and this heat can be detected by thermal cameras.
When using thermal imaging to spot crocodiles, you would typically look for temperature differences between the crocodile and its surroundings. Crocodiles are ectothermic, which means they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. As a result, they often have a different temperature than their surroundings, particularly in environments where there is a temperature differential between the water they inhabit and the air or land around them.
However, it's important to note that the effectiveness of thermal imaging in spotting crocodiles can depend on several factors, including the size of the crocodile, the environmental conditions, and the quality of the thermal camera. Larger crocodiles may be easier to spot because they emit more heat, while smaller ones may be more challenging to detect. Additionally, thermal imaging may be less effective in extreme weather conditions or if the crocodile is partially submerged in water.
Thermal imaging can be a valuable tool for wildlife monitoring and research, as it allows researchers and conservationists to locate and study animals without disturbing them. It is also used in various applications, including search and rescue operations, surveillance, and security, where the detection of heat signatures can be crucial.
Meanwhile, we have breaking news, with a hot new pic of Nessie.
A number of would-be Nessie hunters claimed to have spotted the elusive beast after the largest search effort in decades was mounted in the Scottish Highlands over the weekend.
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