The existence of the Loch Ness monster has been proven according to a veteran Nessie hunter who spotted a mysterious presence in the water.

Eoin O’Faodhagain, 58, said he got the shock of his life when he saw a strange black shape in the loch, estimated to be 10ft long.

He immediately started a screen recording and believes the images could bring the legendary lake monster “from folklore to reality”.

The webcam footage was compared to a creature like the Nessie depicted in the 2007 film Water Horse.

“I noticed a splash and movement on the screen coming into view on the right and a long black shape," he said.

“I got excited because it remained on the surface of the water, moving very slowly, unlike a large fish that would leap out of the water, but would then submerge.

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