Loch Ness has long been synonymous with the legendary monster known as Nessie. Now the famous Scottish loch has added another layer of mystery after a tourist discovered what appear to be unidentified flying objects in an ordinary family photograph.
Alan Betts, 48, was visiting Loch Ness with his wife and family simply to take souvenir pictures. After returning home and reviewing the images, the couple were stunned to find a strange white glowing object hovering above the water in one of the shots. Closer examination revealed two unusual objects that some have speculated could be extraterrestrial craft.
The discovery came after an unsettling night. The family’s dog, Akita, suddenly began barking frantically and showed clear signs of panic while staring out of the window. The Betts family joked at the time that Akita might have spotted Nessie. The following day the weather, which had been fine, changed abruptly and became dark and overcast.
Betts has said he does not believe in myths or UFOs. Yet he remains completely baffled by the image and unable to offer any ordinary explanation for what appears in his own photograph.
The photographs, taken during a routine family outing, have since circulated widely online and in the media, reigniting discussion about unexplained phenomena at one of the world’s most storied bodies of water. While Loch Ness continues to draw visitors hoping for a glimpse of its famous resident, this latest episode has left at least one sceptical tourist questioning what else might be watching from above the waves.