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Find The Loch Ness Monster With The Help Of Google Maps!

Do you believe in the Loch Ness monster? The creature is the stuff of legend, and there is much controversy surrounding its existence. Nevertheless, popular culture remains fascinated with the idea that an as-yet unidentified species could lurk beneath the surface of the world's most famous lake.

This week marks the anniversary of the release of the most famous photo ever taken of "Nessie" (see above). First seen in 1934, the picture was later debunked, but nevertheless has continued to spark the imagination of generations.

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Now Google Maps Street View is giving you the opportunity to scan the surface of Loch Ness, and even underwater, to search for Nessie, according to the Google blog! Click here to try it out on the surface and to go underwater, click here.

Check out this video to learn more about how Google, along with scientists and explorers, captured these amazing views.

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