 I'm Darren Marlar and this is a Weird Darkness Bonus Bite. From AP News, Monster Hunters Wanted in New Search for the Mythical Loch Ness Beast The Loch Ness Center in Scotland is calling for budding monster hunters and volunteers to join in what it dubs the largest search for the Loch Ness Monster since the 1970s. The visitor attraction said this week that modern technology such as drones that produce thermal images of the lake will search the waters in a way that has never been done before. The new surface water search for the fabled Nessie planned for the weekend of August 26th and 27th is billed as the largest of its kind since the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau studied the Loch for signs of the mythical beast in 1972. The Loch Ness Center is located at the Old Drum N' Droshid Hotel where in 1933 manager Aldi McKay reported spotting a water beast in the Loch, the largest body of fresh water by volume in the United Kingdom and one of its deepest. The story kicked off an enduring worldwide fascination with finding the elusive monster, spawning hoaxes and hundreds of eyewitness accounts. Numerous theories or explanations have been put forward over the years, including that the creature may have been a plesiosaur, a prehistoric marine reptile, giant eels or even swimming circus elephants. The Loch Ness Center said its team will deploy drones equipped with infrared cameras so they can produce thermal images of the water from the air. A hydrophone will also be used to detect acoustic signals under the water. Volunteers will be asked to keep an eye out for any breaks or other movements in the water, with guidance from experts on what to look out for and how to record findings. It's our hope to inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts, said Alan McKenna of Loch Ness Exploration, a voluntary research team taking part in the upcoming search. By joining this large-scale surface watch, you'll have a real opportunity to personally contribute toward this fascinating mystery that has captivated so many people from around the world. Find the link to the original story in the show notes and find more news in the Weird News and Blog at WeirdDarkness.com Hey weirdos, be sure to click the like button and subscribe to this channel and click the notification bell so you don't miss future videos. I post videos seven days a week, and while you're at it, spread the darkness by sharing this video with someone you know who loves all things strange and macabre. If you want to listen to the podcast, you can find it at WeirdDarkness.com slash listen.