Jessica and dolphin.

Jessica and dolphin. Jessica is no more


Here are representative stills from the viral “Jessica and the dolphin/orca” video showing a trainer—purportedly Jessica Radcliffe—being attacked during a live performance. These images highlight the scene’s cinematic staging and dramatic framing.

The Full Story Behind the “Jessica and Dolphin/Orca” Hoax

1. The Claim

A video went viral on platforms like TikTok, X, and Facebook, allegedly showing a 23-year-old marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe being attacked—and even killed—by a dolphin or orca during a performance at the fictional Pacific Blue Marine Park. Some versions sensationally suggested the attack was triggered by her menstrual blood in the water. (The Economic Times, The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Express Tribune)

2. What Investigations Found

3. Why It Felt Real

The creators borrowed elements from real orca-related tragedies:

4. The Dangers of the Hoax

Bottom Line

Everything about this story—the trainer, the park, the attack—is fictional.
The video is a cleverly crafted AI hoax blending atmospheric visuals, fake audio, and borrowed real-world tragedy, designed to evoke shock and spread quickly on social media.

Would you like to explore actual cases involving orca trainers, or delve into how AI tools are being used to create and detect such viral hoaxes

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