Video sparks rumours about Chinese ‘Loch Ness monster.’ Turns out to be this

The video quickly piqued people’s interest and many started sharing it across different social media platforms.

Updated on: Sep 20, 2019, 20:07:12 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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People were recently left curious and baffled after a video surfaced online showing a mysterious black object floating through China’s Yangtze River. Though grainy, the video shows something that appears to be a long snake-like creature.

Even the hashtag #ThreeGorgesMonsterPhotos started trending. (YouTube/Netizen Watchdog)

The video quickly piqued people’s interest and many started sharing it across different social media platforms. Several netizens believed that the thing visible in water is actually a part of a much larger animal, reports The Guardian.

Soon, people started calling it “Three Gorges Water Monster.” There were also some who were reminded of the famous Loch Ness monster. Even the hashtag #ThreeGorgesMonsterPhotos started trending on some of the Chinese social media platforms.

But, what is it. Before that, let’s take a look at the video:

The floating thing that many speculated as a sea monster, in reality, turned out to be a 20-metre-long long piece of industrial rubber tubing, reports Business Insider.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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