Overview

• Outlets including Hindustan Times and LiveMint have debunked the video, confirming no trainer named Jessica Radcliffe or any attack record.
• Fact-checkers uncovered no obituaries, marine park statements or OSHA logs to support the alleged incident.
• Analysts identify AI-generated audio in the clip, pointing to unusual vocal patterns as evidence of fabrication.
• The hoax invokes genuine past orca trainer deaths—such as Dawn Brancheau in 2010—to lend false credibility.
• Experts warn that social media’s hunger for sensational, AI-driven content fuels the spread of such hoaxes, complicating moderation efforts.