Numerous theories have been put forward over the years, including that the creature may have been a prehistoric marine reptile, giant eels, a sturgeon or even an escaped circus elephant.

The presence of eels in the the loch was no big surprise, he added. He added: "A 12-year-old boy could tell you there are eels in Loch Ness. I caught eels in the loch when I was a 12-year-old boy." ...

In this video, we rescue a giant moray eel that is trapped in a small tide pool. The rescue highlights the importance of marine conservation and the need to help stranded sea creatures.

According to American Oceans, moray eels are identifiable by their long snake-like appearance and sharp teeth and they can grow up to 13 feet in length. They are found in warm and shallow waters ...