A viral social media video claimed a young marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe died after being attacked by a killer whale – www.naijnaira.com reports.
The clip, shared heavily on TikTok and Facebook, alleged she was bitten during a show and died within minutes of rescue.
Another version suggested her injuries happened because menstrual blood attracted the orca.
Vocal Media reported there is zero credible proof this event occurred.
No occupational safety reports, official park statements, or obituaries mention anyone named Jessica Radcliffe.
Fact-checkers even discovered the supposed trainer doesn’t exist.
Kenya’s The Star noted the voices in the clip appeared to be AI-generated.
Forbes explained that AI videos often betray themselves through unnatural finger movements.
The video’s spread follows a pattern where negative stories tend to gain traction online.
Past tragedies involving orcas are real, such as the 2010 death of Dawn Brancheau at SeaWorld.
Spanish trainer Alexis Martinez was also killed by an orca during a rehearsal in 2009.
These genuine cases are often used to make fabricated stories more believable.
Experts warn that such viral hoaxes prey on public fascination with animal attack stories.
Orcas remain among the most intelligent and social predators in the ocean.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
