Viral video circulating on the Internet purports that marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe was killed by an orca at Pacific Blue Marine Park but fact-checks prove the story to be completely 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.

Why did Jessica Radcliffe lose her life? A viral video claims a 23-year-old marine trainer died after an orca attack during a live show. Fact-checks reveal no credible evidence of the incident or the person’s existence.