THE Loch Ness Monster was “spotted” a bumper 16 times in 2021.
Official sightings of the humped-back creature beat the 13 in 2020 but were short of the 25-year high of 18 in 2019.
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The most famous claimed sighting was a 1934 pic hoax Credit: Alamy
Six were from visitors to the Scottish loch, with ten from webcam watchers around the globe.
One tourist said: “A hump came up, going against the waves, looking like a turtle’s back, black in colour.”
Gary Campbell, 56, keeper of the Official Loch Ness Sightings Register, said: “Sightings are getting more credible. The old girl is still alive and kicking.”
The most famous claimed sighting was a 1934 pic hoax.
Experts say Nessie may be a giant eel.
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