A video has been widely shared online which alleges to show a marine animal trainer named Jessica Radcliffe performing in a tank with an orca before it drags her beneath the surface

A viral video circulating on social media platforms claims to depict a marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe being fatally attacked by an orca during a live show. However, investigations reveal the video is entirely fabricated,

A rumor circulated online in August 2025 claiming an orca — also known as a killer whale — fatally attacked a marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe in front of a crowd. According to the story, Radcliffe was living out her childhood dreams training killer whales.