The Truth About Jessica Radcliffe’s Viral Orca Attack Clip

The clip shows an orca leaping from the water, seemingly attacking a woman on a boat, identified as Jessica Radcliffe.

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Social media sleuths and fact-checkers started analyzing the video frame-by-frame to determine its authenticity.

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Experts confirm the video is digitally altered. There’s no verified report of Jessica Radcliffe being attacked by an orca.

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The dramatic visuals and emotional captions fueled rapid sharing, spreading misinformation across platforms.

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While wild orcas are powerful predators, confirmed fatal attacks on humans in the wild are extremely rare.

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Always verify shocking news before believing or sharing—especially when it involves extreme or sensational claims.

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