Alpacas taking a dip in Loch Ness tricked observers into thinking they were the famous monster.
Alpacas tricked onlookers by resembling the Loch Ness Monster
The herd managed to break free from their pen on several occasions last week and ventured into the water, with many pointing out how they resembled the legendary creature.
Some of the alpacas had been taken out on an organised trek with paying animal lovers while others found a way to join them after making a bid for freedom.
Social media users were left in hysterics by the strange sight.
Lo Mac wrote: "Cue the Nessie sightings from the other side of the loch."
Ryan Mackenzie added: "Closest looking animal to Nessie."
One of the sneaky alpacas was eventually caught on Monday (08.08.22) as it enjoyed cooling down in the water. A picture of the animal resembled the 1934 "surgeon's photo" of Nessie, which was ultimately found to be fake 60 years later.