Sightings, splashes and speculation as mystery Nessie-like creature spotted in the Cromarty Firth
Strange sightings, unexplained noises and a growing number of eyewitness accounts have prompted the Port of Cromarty Firth to look into reports of a mysterious ‘Nessie-like’ creature in local waters.
It began with a series of loud thuds across the site, with experts attributing them to anything from sonic booms caused by passing jets to tectonic plates shifting under the water.
The first reported sighting of the beast – which is already being dubbed “Gordon” by monster hunters – came from a pilot boat crew earlier this week.
Seaman Pete Mitchell said: “We saw a large wake, an unusual wake, on the side of the launch over there somewhere. We were all focused on what the wake was caused by and with that, I saw the head pop up. It gave me a wink, the head went back down and it carried on its way.”
While sightings remain unconfirmed, attention intensified after a very large brown mound of possible physical evidence was discovered during routine cleaning work on site.
Iona Bigboat, Port Cleaning Services, said: “We were just carrying out some normal cleaning operations along the site here, you know, litter picking, things of that nature, and then we came across this. We thought at first it might just have been a big seagull, but now that seems unlikely.”
News of the possible discovery has already travelled far, with monster hunters and curious onlookers turning their attention to Invergordon in the hope of catching a glimpse for themselves.
Local character Luke Atthisguy said: “It was huge, it was a big dark shape under the water. I couldn’t tell if it was one big one or two small ones or something, the way it moved. It was the size of an aeroplane.”
The Port’s PR and marketing team moved quickly to assess the wider implications of such a discovery, including what it could mean for local tourism, branding and merchandise opportunities.
Managers have even consulted experts in marine ecology to ensure they were appropriately considering the beast’s welfare.
Brainiac Dr Dempsey said: “What we can advise at this point is that the Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code should be followed by the port and by tourists for their own safety and for the animal’s safety.
“We have taken eDNA samples of the water and set up baited camera traps to learn more about the creature. We think that a Harry Gow’s dream ring will be irresistible to it.”
For now, port traffic continues cautiously as the Cromarty Firth’s newest resident settles into the area.
Officials are stressing that there is no cause for alarm, unless you happen to be an unattended dream ring.
