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A scientist who has spent 50 years studying Loch Ness and the stories of “Nessie” has now said it doesn’t exist.
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Adrian Shine at the launch of his book, "A Naturalist's View of the Loch Ness Enigma." (Paul Campbell; Loch Ness Project via SWNS)
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Adrian has since spent decades studying the stories around the famous Loch Ness Monster. (Paul Campbell; Loch Ness Project via SWNS)
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