First press report of a sighting of the Loch Ness Monster

First press report of a sighting of the Loch Ness Monster

ID: QZP40_INVCOURIER_19330502_5C DESCRIPTION: This article appeared in the Inverness Courier on 2 May 1933. It is the first newspaper report concerning a sighting of the Loch Ness Monster and it is credited with heralding the start of "Nessiemania". The myth (some say truth) surrounding the creature shows little sign of abating. PLACENAME: Loch Ness DISTRICT: Aird OLD COUNTY/PARISH: INVERNESS: Urquhart and Glenmoriston CREATOR (AV): Inverness Courier DATE OF IMAGE: 2 May 1933 PERIOD: 1930s SOURCE: Inverness Courier Asset ID: 1755 KEYWORDS: