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Morag of Loch Morar

Loch Morar, Highlands

Two men said they hit a monster with an oar and shot at it.

Loch Morar is the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, over 300 metres deep. In August 1969 two men in a boat said a large creature struck their boat.

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When
1969 encounter
Where
56.9500, -5.7500
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

A single-track road runs along part of the loch from Morar village.

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