In an unexpected turn of events, residents of the quaint seaside town of Clevedon, Somerset, were left scratching their heads as they reported sightings of what appeared to be the legendary Loch Ness Monster – some 600 miles away from its supposed home in the Scottish Highlands. Last February, a mysterious creature resembling the fabled Nessie was spotted swimming near the town’s old pier, causing a stir among locals and visitors alike.
Eyewitness accounts describe a large, undulating shape several feet long, with protruding parts that seemed to mimic the iconic image of the Loch Ness Monster. Numerous onlookers rushed to capture photos and videos of the peculiar sight, which quickly sparked speculation and excitement across the town.
Anna Purse, who was enjoying a stroll with her 7-year-old daughter Grace along the seafront, vividly recounted the moment they noticed the ‘monster’ in the waters of the Bristol Channel. “The shape was right next to the pier, and I noticed it moving,” she shared. “It moved all the way along the sea in front of us while we were sitting there. Grace said it looked like a sea monster. Just the shape of it reminded me of Nessie.”
As the images and videos circulated online, residents and visitors alike flooded social media with comments, some humorously speculating that the famous monster must have gotten “lost” on its way from the Scottish Highlands or was simply “taking a swim” before potential charges for sea access.
While sightings of marine life such as dolphins, porpoises, and seals are not uncommon in the Bristol Channel, the striking resemblance to the legendary Loch Ness Monster captivated the imagination of the town’s residents and sparked a flurry of excitement.
However, after the initial surprise and speculation, Mrs. Purse ultimately concluded that the mysterious shape was likely just a piece of driftwood, albeit one with an unusual appearance. “It was driftwood, of course, but just looked so unusual,” she admitted, putting an end to the brief Nessie frenzy in Clevedon.
