Bloke swimming across Loch Ness ‘touched by something big under water’

The infamous Loch Ness monster could actually be real because one man has said Nessie brushed up against him while swimming.

Duncan Roberts, 39, had the terrifying encounter when he was swimming in the chilly waters of the famous loch.

He said: ‘It was something big. During my swim I experienced a bump half way across.

‘There is some weird energy at play in that water. The depth and the darkness of that water plays tricks with your mind.

‘The water is pitch black and I had my eyes closed a lot of the time as the depth and darkness terrified me so I didn’t see anything. I just felt it, a big thud in the chest.

‘I think anyone who swims in the deep part of the loch is lying if they say they haven’t thought about the monster.

‘I was focused on getting across as quickly as possible so the hit was a shock. I was already nervous enough before the swim.

‘If I knew something was going to bump into me halfway across I would definitely have been having second thoughts.’

The Australian said swimming in the loch was one of the hardest things he has ever done.

He said: ‘I live in Australia and surf all the time often with Great White Sharks. I was way more scared of getting in the Loch Ness water.

‘It was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done mentally.’

He continued: ‘I flew all the way from Australia so it would’ve been tough to back out.

‘The loch is beautiful but definitely has a vibe about it that makes you freeze at the thought of swimming in it. Not to mention that it is roughly six to 10°C.