Who is orca Tilikum, who killed three trainers in Jessica Radcliffe orca attack viral video-like incidents? Time to read the real story of Tilikum’s attacks on trainers like Jessica Radcliffe. Tilikum was a male orca that became known worldwide after being involved in three fatal incidents.

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.

The now viral clip shows the young woman dancing on top of the orca at Pacific Blue Marine Park and later killed by the whale.