After Jessica Radcliffe fake death video, another orca attack video is viral on social media; truth behind marine trainer Marina Lysaro clip

A video showing a 23-year-old marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe, being “attacked and killed” by an orca at Pacific Blue Marine Park circulated widely across social media platforms. The viral video claimed that Radcliffe died few minutes after she was rescued by the staff. After the viral video grabbed the attention, it was reported that the video was generated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and there is no credible proof to confirm this incident.

Several media reports also suggested that, according to the investigation into the matter, there were no records of a marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe or any related events, suggesting she is probably a fictional character. After Jessica Radcliffe’s orca attack video shocked social media users, another video claiming a similar incident surfaced. The video showed orca trainer Marina Lysaro being attacked by a killer whale during a performance.




The video has left users on social media terrified showing the moment when a fatal accident in which Lysaro is submerged in the water by a violent action of an orca.

Marina Lysaro orca attack video real or fake?

The viral clip of Marina Lysaro being attacked was also AI-generated and completely fabricated similar to Jessica Radcliffe's video.

Social media users react

Several reactions poured in after the video circulated across social media platforms. “Stupid,” a Facebook user wrote. “I'm tired of seeing this fake post. People need to quit sharing post until it's proven,” another added.

“This is not a true story. I am trying to check all sites and news, there is now evidence. Please check and only then forward,” a third user wrote. One of the users said, “Shouldn't have worked with a captured orca.”

What are 'killer whale' orcas?

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are considered highly intelligent and social predators which are found in oceans worldwide. They are usually not seen as a major threat to human beings; however, most fatal cases involving orcas have taken place in captivity.

They were named 'killer whale' by ancient sailors who observed their groups hunting and preying on larger whale species, according to Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA. They referred to orcas as ballena asesina, meaning 'killer whale.' Their Latin name is Orcinus orca, which tells a lot about their behavior of feeding on large whales.