Mary Bowerman

USA TODAY Network

Has the Loch Ness monster finally been found?

Strange dinosaur-like remains that supposedly washed ashore on the banks of Loch Ness this week have many wondering whether Ole Nessie is actually real.

It all started on June 29, when animal adoption organization Help2Rehome Scotland posted a photo of the grisly remains on Facebook.

The organization said the remains were found by someone walking their dogs.

“Has Nessy been found? Or someone playing a fascinating prank,”the group said in the post.

Cue the internet debate.

Who cares about the Brexit, Nessie's dead?

Some expressed hope that the remains are real. Especially after so many false leads.

Others were #unimpressed.

Leading to further speculation that the remains are fake, old Nessie herself appeared to be alive and well according to her Twitter account.

Just knocking a few back and celebrating the good weather, monster style.

Following a lively debate on Facebook, Help2Rehome Scotland posted that the remains were actually a prop for a TV show.

Ugh. Maybe next time.

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