Legends, myths and lore have always been part of the human cultural development. They have served as beacons of reason for the basic mysteries of life and existence of unique objects in the absence of scientific information and sound explanation.
In the largest body of fresh water in Britain, a legend swam out into the public's imagination and even into their daily life activities. A tale about a huge water creature swimming around the lake ignited speculations and sky-rocketed the legend of Loch Ness Monster into a global sensation. Historical accounts suggest that the first known encounter of the said Ness Monster was in the year 565 when Saint Columba saved a person from the said creature. After that said encounter the legend was passed on from generations to generations attracting enthusiast and curious people alike into the Loch Ness Lake.
One of the many turned loch ness monster investigators who devoted his whole life in search for evidence is Steve Feltham. Mr. Feltham is not just an ordinary enthusiast for he literally left everything for his pursuit of the monster. In 1991, he left his girlfriend, possessions and even his job in order to live out the search. As an evidence of his dedication the 52-year-old Ness enthusiast built his house near the lake to closely monitor the activities within the lake.
His dedication to this lifelong search is said to have yield an answer shedding some light to the long time legend of the Loch. Recently, Steve Feltham announced that the long believed monster, which was for a long time strongly associated to a plesiosaur, was none other than a catfish.
According to him, such conclusion was brought about with the help of the descriptions people have been reporting. The descriptions which were used fittingly described a Wels catfish, a species that can grow over four meter in length and could weigh up to 394 kg.
Though the announcement made by Mr. Feltham will make only some slight changes until substantial evidences are presented, people would still continue to flock the legendary lake and would try to catch a glimpse of its legendary occupant, Nessie. "The monster mystery will last forever and will continue to attract people here, monster or not," Feltham said.
