Did an orca attack marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe? Fact-checking the viral video

Did an orca attack marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe? Fact-checking the viral video

A viral video of an orca attacking marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe was debunked as an AI-generated hoax. The clip showed a young trainer performing with a killer whale at the so-called Pacific Blue Marine Park. But moments later, it seemed to lunge, dragging Jessica Radcliffe under the water

While the Jessica Radcliffe video is entirely fake, real-life orca incidents, especially those in captivity, have been recorded over the years. File image/Reuters