In a recent incident on Loch Ness, a father and son claim to have been attacked by ‘Nessie’ while paddling in their canoes. Geoff Potts, an experienced guide, and his son Chris were on separate canoes when they were unexpectedly hit from below the surface of the famous loch. The impact was so forceful that it almost caused Chris to lose his paddle. This encounter follows a similar report by Duncan Roberts, who was struck in the chest by a mysterious creature while swimming across the loch.
Geoff, aged 53, who has led numerous canoe trips in the area, described the unusual event: “A few weeks ago while I was out with my son Chris, something bumped my canoe hard from below. I just felt a big thump against the bottom of my boat.” Chris, 24, also felt a strong impact with his paddle. Geoff elaborated, “I’ve completed around 40 crossings since 2021, including the first recorded non-stop solo crossing that I’m aware of in an open canoe.”
The nature of the collision felt different from hitting a log, as Geoff explained, “Loch Ness has an impressive presence about it – I mean it’s huge. I have hit logs before but this was not like hitting wood at all.” Despite their experience in the area, both Geoff and Chris were perplexed by the incident, with Geoff highlighting the dark water limiting visibility. Duncan Roberts, who encountered a similar bump during his swim across the loch, also expressed surprise at the mysterious energy present in the water.
Adding to the intrigue, a hydrophone device deployed in the loch recently detected a strange sound resembling a regular heartbeat, prompting questions about what could be lurking in the depths of Loch Ness. The rhythmic pulsing was picked up by the device positioned 100 feet below the lake’s surface, further adding to the mystery surrounding the iconic Scottish location.