Does Ireland have its own legendary and mysterious monster? That’s what researchers seem to think, having carried out a study in a lake in Killarney National Park. Nicknamed “Muckie”, this monster was first spotted in 2003, when scientists conducted a hydro-acoustic study in Muckross Lake… A strange 27-metre-long creature then appeared on their sonar… much to the amazement of the researchers!
On the shores of Muckross Lake, many travellers, locals and researchers regularly scan the mysterious waters of the lake. For many, one thing is certain: Lake Muckross is home to a mysterious creature, comparable to the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.
And with good reason: in 2003, a serpent-like creature was measured during radar scans in the south-eastern part of the lake. The sonar is clear: this is not an error or a bug. A 27-metre-long monster was standing there.
While many suspected a prank, or a tasteless hoax, the team from Ireland’s National Parks and Wildlife Service also backed up this hypothesis.
For them, the waters of Lake Muckross are similar to those of Loch Ness in Scotland. They would host the same biotope, with identical water quality and a similar fish population. Both are said to be large and deep, with Muckross Lake reaching depths of up to 75 metres!
An unknown creature, evolving only in the depths of the lake, could reign there.
So, is this just a rant or a real scientific theory?
The scientific community seems to be taking a serious look at the subject, lending credibility to the evidence reported by sonar, even though it dates back to 2003. Numerous other measures will be organized over the next few years.
Ireland and Scotland have always shared similarities. Wild landscapes, folklore and legends… there are many ramifications! The two territories also share a special bond with the Kelpie, a mythological shape-shifting creature believed to live hidden in the lakes of Scotland and Ireland.
And it’s not the first time a legendary creature has been theorized to exist in other Irish lakes. Monsters of the same type were observed in lakes in Connemara in the 1940s. Another creature was also spotted in Lough Derg in 1930…
Since then, eyewitness accounts have become rarer and rarer, but still arouse fascination. Many travellers come especially to Irish lakes to try and flush out the famous monsters, including Muckie, the creature from Muckross Lake!
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